Duodenal switch

Duodenal Switch

Duodenal switch surgery is a combination of a sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries. It packs a two in one punch against obesity by combining two surgical techniques into one: restrictive and malabsorptive.

The duodenal switch surgery is one of the best weight loss and type II diabetic treatment options available today. If you were to undergo duodenal switch surgery, you need to adhere to a very strict diet regimen with vitamins and minerals every day for the rest of your life in order to avoid malnutrition. Bariatric surgeons may check your medical history and current health status to see if you are fit for duodenal switch surgery.

Watch this video to see how Duodenal Switch surgery works?   

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The duodenal switch surgery is a combination of 2 surgeries delivering restrictive & malabsorptive surgical results.

The restrictive component of the surgery involves reducing the stomach size. About 70% of the stomach is removed and leaving the rest of the stomach connected to the duodenum. The rest of the stomach shaped like a tube and resembles a banana. The malabsorptive component of surgery involves separating the food flow from the flow of bile and pancreatic juices, this is achieved by rearranging the small intestine.

After the duodenal switch surgery, you will consume less food than normal, but not as less as other types of bariatric surgeries. Since most of the calories and minerals are not absorbed, a large amount of food goes undigested. Duodenal Switch surgery can produce excellent long-term weight loss. You can expect 70 to 80% excess weight loss.

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Duodenal Switch Surgery offers a variety of advantages:

[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] You will lose 70-80% of excess weight
[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] You will not get dumping syndrome if you eat sugar like a gastric bypass.
[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] You will likely improve or cure most or all of your obesity-related                      comorbidities.
[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] Faster recovery & less scarring

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Some of the disadvantages of Duodenal Switch Surgery include:

[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] You may face nutritional deficiencies on a long run.
[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] You should follow a strict diet regimen with Vitamins and minerals.
[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] Not many bariatric surgeons offer this procedure.
[mkdf_highlight background_color=”” color=”#43d5cb”]➠ [/mkdf_highlight] You may need to spend over 6 hours in operation theater.