subject: Everything You Need To Know About Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery [print this page] Many of us want to lose weight but few of us are successful. We may have tried all the traditional methods of losing weight like dieting and exercising but the extra pounds may have just stayed on. In some cases people tend to put on weight not because of skewed lifestyles but because of medical situations. After they fail to lose weight they just give into an unhealthy lifestyle. However, this is a vicious circle because this eventually leads to more medical complications. If you find yourself in a similar situation, you may consider laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery as a weight loss option.
As the name suggests, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is performed with the help of laparoscopic technology. This surgery is also known as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. It is a bariaticprocedure during which a part of the stomach is stapled across the top in such a manner that it is reduced to the size of a walnut. The stomach is then connected with the small intestine in such a manner that a large part of the small intestine is bypassed. Thus the food that is consumed 'bypasses' a part of the stomach as well as the duodenum. From the stomach the food directly goes to the jejunum. Apart from reducing the amount of food that a person needs to feel 'full', this also reduces the amount of nutrients that is absorbed into the body.
The use of laparoscopic technology ensures that the operation is conducted with the help of the small tubular instrument that has a camera attached to it. The instrument is inserted in the patient's body so that the surgeon can conduct the operation in the patient's abdomen.
One of the key advantages of laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is that many of the complications that are engendered by 'open' surgery can be avoided.
You must remember that everyone is not considered to be fit candidate for laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. If you are between 18 to 60 years old and have a body mass index of over 40 along with diabetes or hypertension, you may consider opting for this form of losing fat. Only a qualified and experienced surgeon can determine whether it will be safe for you to undergo laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.
If you are unable to decide whether you should go under the knife for shedding those extra kilos or not, you may get in touch with a good surgeon.
