April 14th, 2008
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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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February 9th, 2008
Gastric Sleeve Surgery is a relatively new bariatric procedure. But quickly it is becoming a popular weight loss surgery option. Seeing the preliminary results of this surgery, some doctors claim that in the future it may become a very common bariatric surgery if not, THE most popular one.
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This procedure is also known by other names like Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical gastroplasty, Greater Curvature Gastrectomy, Parietal Gastrectomy, Gastric Reduction,and Sleeve Gastroplasty.This article discusses gastric sleeve surgery, how it works, some of the advantage and disadvantage to keep in mind when considering this procedure. Also, at the end some hospital recommendations are provided.
USA [Bariatric Center of Excellence Hospital & Surgeon]
India [Harvard Medical Affiliated Hospital]
Costa Rica [USA Joint Commission International Accredited Hospital]
Mexico [Tijuana & Juarez - World Class Hospitals]
{gastric sleeve surgery quotes from US $ 4,500 to $ 11,990 above cover all the at destination medical & logistic costs} Gastric Sleeve procedure started in England in 2002 as a stand alone weight loss procedure for anyone with a BMI greater than 35. It has proven to be quite safe and quite effective. The results |
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