Mini Gastric Bypass

Mini Gastric Bypass is one of the easiest, shortest and most cost-effective bariatric surgeries. Mini Gastric Bypass surgery provides weight loss as much as other bypass surgeries. It can control conditions such as type 2 diabetes, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension, which are the leading symptoms of metabolic syndrome. The most basic logic in the surgery is to reduce the volume of the stomach. But in addition to this, the intestine that provides absorption at the exit of the stomach is also bypassed. The bypass is performed with the connection of the anastomosis between the stomach and the small intestine. With the bypassing of this intestine that provides absorption, it has a positive effect on rapid weight loss, treatment of blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and advanced age patients. Mini Gastric Bypass is an operation performed with completely closed methods. The incisions are made under 1 centimeter. Through these incisions, a camera and the instruments required for the surgery are inserted into the abdomen. These instruments are specially produced in sizes that can pass through the holes. A small stomach tube is created at the entrance of the stomach to separate it from the rest of the stomach. The actual stomach to be used after the surgery is this stomach particle. No organ is cut out during the operation. This stomach is connected to the small intestine and the food is passed to the intestines. This procedure is the second part of the surgery.

Who is a candidate for Mini Gastric Bypass surgery?

For Mini Gastric Bypass surgery, you must have a minimum body mass index of 35 and above. The operation takes between 30-60 minutes. You can be discharged 24 hours after the operation.

How to lose weight with Mini Gastric Bypass?

With Mini Gastric Bypass, you can lose weight in three different ways. These ways are; reduction of stomach volume, restriction of absorption and hormonal regulation. With the first way of reducing stomach volume, your meal portions will be smaller. In the second way, restriction of absorption, a 200 cm section at the beginning of the small intestine is separated from the passage of food. It is the job of this separated section to carry bile and other fluids that provide digestion and absorption. Thanks to this absorption restriction, the amount of weight loss is high and the weight loss is maintained for a long time. The third way, hormonal regulation, has the effect of keeping the stomach passive inside. Since the food eaten cannot pass into this part, its activity will be lost without stimulation. This leads to a decrease in the secretion of the hunger hormone ghrelin.

How are the stomach and small intestine connected?

The connection of the stomach and small intestine is made with special staples called staplers. These staplers called staplers are specially produced tools suitable for the closed method. By gluing the stomach and intestine together, a gap is created to provide passage between them. This gap is called anastomosis.

When can I be discharged after Mini Gastric Bypass surgery?

You can stand up 4 hours after Mini Gastric Bypass surgery and you can start oral feeding 24 hours after surgery. If you do not have any problems as a result of the follow-ups and examinations, you can be discharged 3 days after the surgery with nutritional recommendations.

How should I eat after Mini Gastric Bypass surgery?

After Mini Gastric Bypass, you should follow the eating plan specially prepared for you by your dietician. In general, water, apple juice or fruit juices can be given in a small amount the day after the surgery. For the first month or so, you can eat liquid or semi-liquid foods, skim milk and yogurts, soups prepared with yogurt, fruit purees prepared with yogurt, pureed legumes and pot dishes, cereals prepared with skim milk and skim cheese. Apart from these, chocolate, honey, cakes, sweets, sorbet, ice cream, soda, alcoholic beverages and all foods containing sugar should not be consumed as they may cause vomiting.c