A comprehensive look at the types of bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery: the key to weight control forever

Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges in the modern world. Many people who have been unable to effectively control their weight with strict diets and strenuous exercises look to bariatric surgery as the final solution. In this article, Dr. Pedram Talebian, bariatric surgery specialist, reviews various types of bariatric surgeries including Stomach sleeve, Gastric bypass and Mini gastric bypass and explains the important points of each method.

1. Sleeve Gastrectomy: Significant weight loss with minimal changes in the digestive system

Gastric sleeve surgery It is an effective and popular weight loss method that helps patients avoid overeating by physical changes in the stomach. In this procedure, part of the stomach is removed and the stomach is shaped like a narrow and long tube.

Advantages of gastric sleeve:

• Significant weight loss: Due to the reduction of stomach volume, this surgery creates a feeling of early satiety and helps the patient lose a lot of weight in a short period of time.
• No change in the natural way of digestion: The digestive system continues to function normally and there are no changes in the intestinal structure or food absorption.
• Loss of appetite: One of the prominent benefits of gastric sleeve is the reduction of the production of ghrelin hormone (hormone of appetite), which reduces appetite naturally.
• Improving the general health status: This surgery quickly improves obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.

2. Gastric Bypass: Weight loss through a combination of restriction and changes in food absorption

Gastric bypass It is one of the oldest and most effective bariatric surgery methods, which helps to lose weight permanently and improve the overall health of the body. In this procedure, part of the stomach is turned into a small pouch and part of the small intestine is bypassed to reduce the amount of calories and nutrients absorbed.

Advantages of gastric bypass:

• Fast and sustainable weight loss: This surgery causes a rapid and lasting weight loss due to a sharp reduction in the volume of the stomach and a reduction in calorie absorption.
• Better control of type 2 diabetes: Gastric bypass is known as a very effective method in controlling and even improving type 2 diabetes. After this surgery, many patients reduce the need to take diabetes medications or even stop taking them completely.
• Improving cardiovascular health: Losing weight quickly and reducing the absorption of fat and cholesterol helps to improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
• Increase energy level and quality of life: Patients typically enjoy increased energy levels and improved quality of life after gastric bypass surgery, as weight loss helps improve daily activities and reduce joint-related pain.

3. Mini Gastric Bypass: A simpler procedure with similar results

Mini gastric bypass One of the new methods is bariatric surgery, which, contrary to its name, brings the most weight loss to morbidly obese patients. In this method, the stomach becomes a small bag and a part of the small intestine is bypassed (the same as the classic gastric bypass but with changes in the type of small intestine bypass).

Advantages of Mini Gastric Bypass:

• Fast and effective weight loss: Similar to gastric bypass, this procedure also causes rapid and sustainable weight loss.
• Improvement of diseases related to obesity: Mini bypass rapidly reduces symptoms of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
• Maintaining quality of life and increasing energy: Like other bariatric surgery procedures, mini bypass results in increased energy and improved daily activities, which dramatically improves patients’ quality of life.

Conclusion:

Each of these bariatric surgery methods has its own advantages and choosing the best method should be based on the patient’s physical condition, needs and goals. Gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass are all powerful solutions for sustainable weight loss and improved quality of life. Dr. Pedram Talebian, with a lot of experience and expertise in this field, always provides the best advice and guidance to his patients so that they can make the most appropriate decision to improve their health and lose weight.