A duodenal switch, or biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch (BPD-DS), is a weight-loss surgical procedure used to treat severe obesity. The procedure involves two main components: sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal rearrangement.
The procedure removes a large portion of the stomach creating a smaller, banana-shaped pouch which restricts the amount of food that can be eaten. Then, the intestinal rearrangement part of the procedure creates a loop in the small intestine which limits the amount of calories the body can absorb and helps to reduce the amount of food needed to feel full.
5 IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT DUODENAL SWITCH SURGERY :
- Dual Procedure. Duodenal Switch combines a Gastric Sleeve procedure with an intestinal bypass which significantly limits calorie absorption and food intake
- High Weight Loss. The Duodenal Switch is one of the most effective bariatric surgeries for achieving significant and sustained weight loss , especially in individuals with severe obesity
- Metabolic Benefits. The procedure is highly effective in improving or resolving metabolic conditions, such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
- Nutritional Considerations. Due to the significant malabsorption caused by the intestinal bypass, patients must commit to lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
- Complex Surgery. Duodenal Switch is a more complex and longer procedure than other bariatric surgeries which can result in a higher risk of complications but also offers superior long-term results for appropriate candidates
Good candidates for a duodenal switch are people who
- Are 18 years of age and older
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher
- Have tried to lose weight with diet and exercise alone for at least six months without success
- Are committed to making permanent lifestyle changes by adopting a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity.
- Are free from any medical conditions that would make surgery too risky.
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Benefits of a duodenal switch
Significant and Sustained Weight-Loss: The combination of reducing food intake with a change in absorption of nutrients helps people to lose a substantial amount of excess weight.
Improved Metabolic Health: This surgery can lead to improvements or resolutions of obesity-related health conditions like type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea.
Long-term Weight-Loss: The duodenal switch maintains long-term weight loss for many patients by restricting the amount of food consumed and changing the amount of nutrients that can be absorbed.
Reduced Health Problems: The surgery reduces the risk of developing serious obesity-related health problems such as heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. The surgery and weight-loss can also help with joint problems and infertility.
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