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Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

October 22, 2021 / By Nihat.Gulaydin-2021 / Posted in Obesity Surgery

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Mini gastric bypass (MGB), a combined restrictive and malabsorptive technique, is a frequently applied surgical technique. Mini gastric bypass involves fewer anastomoses, and the anastomosis is performed distal to the long gastric pouch.

Mini gastric bypass stands out in terms of better weight loss and being more effective in healing comorbid diseases when compared to volume restrictive techniques. With the technique, which provides very effective weight loss, the loss of excess weight is 20% in the first month, 51% in the sixth month, and 77% at the end of the second year. It is a surgery that can be performed with less anastomosis than RYGB, which is a similar technique.

What are the advantages?

  • It is recyclable

  • Food absorption rate is lower than sleeve gastrectomy.

  • Technically, RNY is similar to Gastric Bypass operation.

  • It can provide a more permanent solution to Type 2 Diabetes and other co-morbid diseases.

  • The complication rate is similar to other procedures.

What are the disadvantages?

  • It is not preferred in patients with reflux.

  • Gastritis and esophagus irritation (esophagitis) may occur due to reflux.

  • Lifelong vitamin and iron intake may be required.

Who can undergo Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery?

  • Mini gastric bypass method is preferred in the treatment of patients with significant metabolic problems. It is more effective than gastric sleeve in diabetic patients.

  • It is one of the preferred methods for patients who have had sleeve gastrectomy surgery before and gain weight again after years.

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