Surgical Procedures

Gastric Bypass

The Roux-En-Y gastric bypass is done laparoscopically or robotically through small incisions, which allow for a quicker
recovery time, with patients returning home within two days of the operation. A new gastric pouch is formed from a small portion of the stomach, restricting the amount of food that can be processed. The small pouch is then attached directly to the small intestine, reducing the opportunity for fat absorption. This is the most well studied procedure available, and in most cases is considered the gold standard. The average excess body weight loss that can result from this operation is anywhere from 70 to 80 percent.

Gastric Sleeve

The sleeve gastrectomy is also performed laparoscopically through small incisions, where a thin tube is created by stapling along the stomach and removing approximately 75% of the stomach. The newly formed, smaller stomach holds much less food, and patients can lose about 60 to 70 percent of their excess body weight.