Mini-laparoscopic gastric bypass

It is an advanced and simpler version of the traditional gastric bypass surgery. It aims to reduce the size of the stomach and modify the intestinal path to reduce calorie absorption, which aids in weight loss and treats morbid obesity.

How is it performed?

It is performed laparoscopically through small incisions in the abdomen.
The stomach is reduced into a small, linear tube.
The new stomach is connected directly to the small intestine, but at only one point (instead of two points as in the traditional bypass), making it simpler and faster.

Benefits:
✔️ Effective long-term weight loss results.
✔️ Less complicated than the traditional bypass and faster to perform and recover.
✔️ Significant improvement in obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Potential Risks:
⚠️ Vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to poor absorption.
⚠️ Possibility of gastroesophageal reflux in some patients.
⚠️ The necessity of adhering to a healthy lifestyle for life.

It is an excellent option for people with severe obesity who want to lose weight effectively with fewer complications compared to traditional gastric bypass.