vendredi 17 octobre 2014

Facts About Duodenal Switch Surgery In Mexico

By Jocelyn Davidson


The surgical procedure to do a duodenal switch combines mal-absorptive and restrictive surgery meant for losing weight. This procedure reduces the food quantity one is able to take and the amount of calories the body can absorb and utilize. The surgical procedure is used to create a stomach pouch of moderate size and bypassing some section of the small intestine. For people that look to go for duodenal switch surgery in Mexico, it is essential that they know what to expect.

It is performed in a surgical centre or hospital through the use of general anesthesia. It starts with incisions that are half-inch long and are made in the area of the stomach and the middle of the abdomen. The stomach is left attached to the first segment of the ileum known as the duodenum which is then separated from the other parts of the small intestine.

There is then attachment of the duodenum to the lower part of the ileum. This is done while bypassing most of the second and also third small intestine segments. The surgeon confirms that there are no leakages, after which the instruments used are withdrawn followed by closing of the made incisions. Closure of the incisions is done using absorbable sutures or sterile tape.

The results of the procedure are excellent. On average, a patient will lose between 70 and 80 percent of the excess weight after two years following the surgical procedure. There are increased risks of suffering from nutritional deficiencies with this procedure than with the other weight loss procedures. For their lifetime, the patient will have to use nutritional supplements like vitamins and minerals.

In the long run, patients that go for the duodenal switch will achieve lasting results. The fact that the body is not able to absorb all the ingested food means one does not have go for lifestyle changes as is the case with various other types of bariatric surgery. In addition, a patient is able to eat larger food portions and thus get better satisfaction.

The benefits of the procedure are diverse, starting of course with the efficient loss of weight. One will have better quality of eating because of the normal stomach. There is the removal of the part of the food pouch that has the hormone that stimulates hunger, which means hunger and appetite are considerably reduced. For people that take anti-inflammatory drugs, formation of ulcer will not be increased. It is also possible to partially reverse the intestinal bypass in case one is having mal-absorptive complications.

On the downside, patients will have increased probability of suffering from chronic diarrhea, very smelly stools and gas. When the mal-absorption is significant, one may suffer from anemia, protein deficiency and metabolic bone disease. These conditions affect about 15 percent of patients. When taken in excess, carbohydrates could lead to one suffering from abdominal pain or long term regain of weight.

Just like any other surgical procedure, there is the possibility of risks and complications. These include small bowel obstruction, duodenal leak, fistula and post-operative nausea. The chances of complications are minimal when the procedure is done professionally.




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