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Weight Loss Surgery Options
Additional Bariatric Surgery Procedures Available in the United States
(currently not available at Northwest Hospital):
Biliopancreatic Diversion and Duodenal Switch
The biliopancreatic
diversion is widely used in Europe. The duodenal switch is a US adaptation of
the biliopancreatic diversion and is gaining popularity in the US. Both procedures
involve a partial gastrectomy leaving a gastric pouch, which is considerably
larger than that of gastric bypass or the restrictive procedures. The procedures
permit larger meals in comparison to other bariatric procedures.
Weight loss after biliopancreatic diversion and duodenal switch is about 70%
of the excess body weight. Potential long-term complications include diarrhea,
vitamin, mineral, and nutrient deficiencies. Additionally, dumping syndrome
is possible with the biliopancreatic diversion.
These are long and difficult procedures requiring skilled surgeons with adequate
experience. When performed by skilled surgeons, operative mortality rate is
about 1.0%.
If you have any questions about weight loss surgery and our support program, please call us at (206) 368-1350, or send us an email.
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