Procedures

1.Sleeve Gastrectomy or 
Gastric Sleeve:

• Most popular bariatric surgery
• Stomach reduced 70% (Size of a large banana)
• Reduces capacity of food & hunger hormones (ghrelin)

Why choose Sleeve:

• 60% excess weight loss
• 60% long term success
• Simple but irreversible
• 1% complications

Timeline

Return to Work one Week

2.Mini Gastric Bypass(MGB)

• Also known as One Anastomosis or Omega Loop bypass
• Gaining popularity due to one anastomosis (connection)
• Reduces stomach to a small pouch (150mls) and bypasses initial 150 cms of small intestine.

Why choose MGB ?

• 70% excess weight loss
• 80% long term success
• Complex but reversible
• 1% complications
• Quick diabetes control

Timeline

Return to Work one Week

Sleeve Or MGB: (A Dilemma)

Roux -en-Y Gastric Bypass:

• Once considered as Gold standard bariatric surgery
• Reduces stomach to a very small pouch (~50mls) and bypasses initial 150 cms of small intestine.
• Two anastomosis (connections), therefore, more complex and complicated.
• Preferred in patients with Acid Reflux

Timeline

Return to Work one Week

MGB Vs RnY Bypass