Laparoscopic Gastric By-Pass (R-YGB) Surgery

What is Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (R-YGB) Surgery? Laparoscopic Gastric By-Pass (R-YGB) surgery is a surgical method that is frequently preferred in the treatment of obesity and provides successful results. This surgery reduces the stomach volume and also reduces the absorption of nutrients, resulting in weight loss. Surgery Process

1. Stomach Reduction: The part at the beginning of the stomach is separated from the rest, leaving approximately 30-50 cc. This creates a new, smaller stomach pouch.
2. Small Intestinal Tract: Part of the small intestines is bypassed and connected to the newly created small stomach. In this way, the absorption of nutrients is significantly reduced.
3. Fast Feeling of Fullness: Patients feel full quickly with much smaller portions due to the reduced stomach pouch.
4. Reducing Absorption: The absorption of high-calorie foods is significantly inhibited due to the bypassed small intestine.

Advantages and Features

• Effective and Permanent Weight Loss: Laparoscopic Gastric By-Pass surgery provides effective and long-term weight loss.
• Feeling of Fullness: Through the reduced stomach and modified intestine, patients achieve a feeling of fullness with smaller portions.
• Diabetes Control: Positive results can be obtained in patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Recycle: Surgical reversal can be performed when necessary.

In Which Diseases Is It Used?

• Morbid Obesity: Laparoscopic Gastric By-Pass is used in the treatment of morbid obesity.
• Type 2 Diabetes: Positive results can be achieved in patients with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes.

Before and After Surgery

• Detailed Evaluation: Before surgery, patients undergo a detailed evaluation. In addition to physical examinations, evaluations are also made by endocrinology and psychiatry specialists.
• Surgery Method: It is performed by laparoscopic method. In recent years, robotic surgery may also be preferred.
• Hospital Stay: Patients are followed in the hospital for 4-6 days after surgery. At discharge, nutrition is planned by the dietitian until the first check-up.
• Long Term Follow-up: During the first year, close follow-up is carried out by endocrinology, psychiatry and dietitians.

Laparoscopic Gastric By-Pass (R-YGB) surgery is an effective option for controlling obesity-related health problems and long-term weight management. However, this requires a detailed evaluation and professional follow-up before and after surgery.