Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is considered the "gold standard" for obesity treatment. During the procedure, the stomach volume is reduced, and the small intestine is reconstructed. No resection is performed; instead, part of the organ is isolated to exclude it from the digestive process.

The surgeon creates a small pouch with a volume of 20-50 ml (normally, its volume reaches up to 1200 ml) and connects it to the small intestine to create a new pathway for food. This way, the food bypasses most of the stomach and duodenum.

As a result of reducing the stomach's size, the person consumes less food and feels full quickly. Due to the shortened digestive tract, the absorption of nutrients (especially fats and carbohydrates) is impaired, leading to fewer calories entering the body.

Results of Gastric Bypass Surgery

The surgery provides a triple effect:

Reduces the "working" volume of the stomach, ensuring quick satiety with a small amount of food.

Changes the path of food mass, reducing the absorption of fats and carbohydrates.

Normalizes lipid metabolism and lowers blood sugar levels, helping to eliminate comorbidities and improve overall health.

Gastric bypass surgery helps to lose more than 60% of excess weight within the first year, and up to 80% after two years. Diabetics can also discontinue insulin and antidiabetic medications.