Considered the standard surgical treatment for obesity worldwide.
Indicated for patients with: BMI of 40 or higher, reflux, diabetes mellitus.
Weight expected to be lost: From 50% to 70% of the initial weight.
Duration of the procedure: Less than 2 hours.
Resumption of light activities: 1 week.
Resumption of heavy activities: 15 to 21 days.
Indicated for patients with: BMI of 40 or higher, reflux, diabetes mellitus.
Weight expected to be lost: From 50% to 70% of the initial weight.
Duration of the procedure: Less than 2 hours.
Resumption of light activities: 1 week.
Resumption of heavy activities: 15 to 21 days.
Bariatric medicine
What is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)?
It is globally recognized as the standard surgical treatment for obesity and involves the creation of a small gastric reservoir at the expense of the lesser curvature, with a capacity of no more than 30 ml, associated with a gastrojejunostomy to a defunctionalized Roux-en-Y limb.
Are you a candidate for this procedure?
A medical evaluation is essential to know if you are a candidate for this procedure, however, you can take the following test to know your initial situation.
