Obesity can cause metabolic diseases. Surgery could reverse these dangerous conditions….
The quietest aspects of weight gain are often the most dangerous. Diabetes, fatty liver, hypertension, and raised blood lipids are metabolic disorders that are the leading causes of death and disability in obesity.
All bariatric surgical procedures can improve or even cure these metabolic complications. Some procedures are better suited for specific metabolic complications.
Loop Duodenal Switch
Arguably the most powerful metabolic surgical procedure. It is particularly effective in the long-term control and reversal of diabetes mellitus. It can cause the loss of over 80% of excess weight and yet remain robust enough to withstand the effects of smoking and use of anti-inflammatory medications. It does however require multiple mineral and vitamin supplementation. To learn more, visit this presentation.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The gastric bypass is one of the longest and best-established bariatric procedures. Its effects on diabetes, fatty liver, and abnormal blood lipids are well documented. It is not suitable for smokers or those on anti-inflammatory medications. One can expect to lose between 70 to 75% of excess weight. To learn more, visit the presentation.
Sleeve gastrectomy
The sleeve is the most widely used weight-loss surgical procedure. While its metabolic effects are not as powerful as the loop DS or the gastric bypass, it has many features that make it an attractive option for many patients. It would be considered a better procedure in advanced fatty liver disease with cirrhotic changes. The average patient can expect to lose between 60 to 65% of excess weight. Learn more in the information presentation.