Is the duodenal switch the same surgery as the open/laproscopic bilio pancreatic diversion?

Thanks for asking, the two major companies are Orbera and and ReShape.   The Orbera is one larger balloon and the ReShape is two smaller balloons.  Each is approved for 6 months with removal at the end of that time period. The importance behind balloon therapy is portion control and calorie redu...

Thanks for asking,  as long as your bmi is greater than 35, yes you are a candidate for duodenal switch after gastric bypass. How ever it is important to consult your health physician first, and maybe have some general tests done before making any decisions. Hope I was helpful to you,Regards. 

Hello,  Yes! It is perfectly adequate  to consider a revision from the sleeve to a DS 4 years out if you did not lose enough weight and/or are regaining.   Your surgeon may decide to redo your sleeve too. We perform a barium swallow x ray to check the sleeve as part of...

Hello!  The Duodenal Switch is a more complex surgery which requires that  surgeons  be trained and specialized in this specific procedure.  If a surgeon is not skilled at this surgery or does not perform it frequently he / her may not recommend it to his/her patients...

Hello Cheylando79! How are you?Each bariatric surgery has its own indications. Just as you say, the gastric sleeve may not improve acid reflux or even worsen it, in fact having severe esophagitis is a "contraindication to performing a gastric sleeve." This can be known by performing an endoscopy...

Hello! How are you? Although it is true that duodenal switch and the gastric bypass too have a risk of intestinal obstruction, surgical techniques are currently being performed to minimize complications. It is important to know your medical history, and accordingly make the best decision...