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Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPDDS) is a bariatric surgery that is claimed not to have the adverse side affects like ulcers, stomach closures and blockages, and the dumping syndrome associated with many weight loss surgery procedures, especially the gastric bypass.After this procedure the individual can eat larger portions than in case of gastric bypass. Duodenal Switch surgery in Mexico, India & Costa Rica are priced quite low compared to the USA, UK or Canada.Duodenal Switch is also, believed to have better weight loss results than the common Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedure. [refer: Duodenal Switch Patients Lose More Pounds and Fat]The procedure involves a hybrid bariatric surgery approach where both the restrictive & malabsorptive aspects of the weight loss surgery are used. As a first step, a vertical sleeve gastrectomy is performed making the stomach size small restricting the amount of food one eats(this part of the surgery is not reversible). Second, is “duodenal switch” where the small intestine is divided in such a manner, that one pathway carries the food from the stomach directly to the larger intestine and the

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One of the most popular lap band surgeons in Mexico is Dr. Lopez Corvala. As lap band surgery is less invasive and safer than other types of weight loss surgeries, it is quickly becoming the most popular weight loss surgery . Due to the high cost of the surgery in the USA, a number of people are visit Mexico for Lap Band.

Key points to consider when looking for a lap band surgeon:

1. Education & Training Qualifications

2. Surgical Experience, prefer 1000 or more surgeries in the area you are looking for.

3. Proctoring(teaching other surgeon) experience. Rare to find, but could be a very good choice.

4. Patient review & feedback.

5. Operating Infrastructure (the Quality of the hospital where he/she practices)

Dr Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala scores full marks in all three areas. A glance at his education and experience is enough to tell us why he is one of the top bariatric surgeons worldwide.

After his schooling in Tijuana, Dr. Lopez Corvala completed his medical training at the Medical School in La Salle University in Mexico City from 1973 to 1978. He was awarded the

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