The Duodenal Switch procedure combines sleeve gastrectomy with an intestinal bypass surgery for lasting results.
It is done laparoscopically to reduce the amount of food intake and decreases fatty food absorption mainly, which leads to a long term weight loss in most of the patients.
Benefits of Duodenal Switch
- Laparoscopic surgery
- No medical device is implanted
- Changes the hormonal signals, the stomach sends to the rest of the body including brain, that regulate blood sugar levels, feelings of fullness, and hunger.
Suitable Patients
Patients with BMI of more than 40
OR
BMI of more than 35 with obesity-related illnesses such as:
- Diabetes mellitus type 2
- Coronary heart disease
- Sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
