Treatment Name

Mini Gastric Bypass

Time Duration

1-2 hours

Doctor Name

Dr. Miguel Navarro

Med Application

Mini Gastric Bypass: A Simpler Path to Weight Loss Success

A mini gastric bypass surgery functions just like a traditional gastric bypass surgery bun that the stomach is divided into upper and lower pouches and the small intestine is rerouted. This allows for both restrictive and malabsorption weight loss.

The primary difference between mini gastric bypass surgery and a full gastric bypass is that the mini version of the surgery is performed in a modified manner that involves less intestinal rerouting and a shorter overall surgery time.

  • Patient Criteria: BMI between 30 and 40
  • Procedure Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Hospital Stay: 1 to 2 days
  • Recovery Time: 48 hours
  • Anesthesia: General
  • Results Timeline: Immediate to 3 weeks
  • Permanent Technique
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Mini Gastric Bypass Procedure

  • The patient undergoes a thorough preoperative assessment, including medical history review, physical examination, and necessary tests such as blood work and an EKG.
  • General anesthesia is administered to ensure the patient is asleep and pain-free during the surgery.
  • Incisions: The surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdominal area.
  • Laparoscopy: A laparoscope (a small camera) and specialized surgical instruments are inserted through these incisions. The laparoscope sends images to a monitor, allowing the surgeon to perform the procedure with precision.
  • Creating the Stomach Pouch: The surgeon creates a long, narrow tube-like stomach pouch, reducing the size of the stomach.
  • Rerouting the Small Intestine: The surgeon then attaches a loop of the small intestine directly to the new stomach pouch, bypassing a significant portion of the intestine. This rerouting reduces the amount of food that can be absorbed.
  • The surgical instruments and laparoscope are removed.
  • The small incisions are closed with sutures or surgical tape.
  • The patient is monitored in the recovery room until the effects of anesthesia wear off.
  • Hospital stay typically lasts 1 to 3 days for close observation and initial recovery.
  • Pain management and monitoring for any potential complications are conducted during this period.
  • The patient follows a strict postoperative diet, beginning with liquids and gradually progressing to pureed and then solid foods over several weeks.
  • Regular follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor weight loss progress, nutritional intake, and overall health.
  • The patient is advised to avoid strenuous activities for several weeks, gradually resuming normal activities as they recover.
  • Patients will need to take vitamin and mineral supplements for life to compensate for reduced absorption of nutrients.
  • Ongoing medical supervision and adherence to dietary recommendations are essential to achieve and maintain weight loss and overall health benefits.