To determine if either of these options is necessary, your surgeon will perform a VolumetricĬT Scan. With the duodenal switch option, a malabsorption feature is added. The smaller the gastric pouch, the less food patients need to eat to feel full. Revisional weight loss surgery is beneficial for correcting complications from a previous weight loss procedure or for. The goal is to reduce the size of the gastric pouch. Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) The Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) is a procedure that addresses weight regain after gastric bypass. More common complications include ulcers, pouch enlargement or the loosening of a lap band. It might be appropriate for you if you’ve had less-than-optimal weight loss or weight regain, or if you experienced complications from your original procedure. There are three revision options for Gastric Sleeve patients – a re-sleeve operation, a re-sleeve with duodenal switch or a traditional Gastric Bypass surgery.Ī re-sleeve and a re-sleeve with duodenal switch involve making the stomach smaller again. The six most common gastric bypass revision procedures include: 1. Revisional bariatric surgery is performed to repair or change a previous weight loss surgery. An upper endoscopy procedure will also be performed for your surgeon to take a closer look at your anatomy to make a final diagnosis of the problem Less commonly, bariatric revisional surgery is performed due to mechanical breakdown of one of the original procedures. Gastric Bypass patients have the option of a revision of the pouch itself if it is enlarged or the pouch outlet is too wide.Īn X-ray study called an Upper GI will help your surgeon evaluate you for either of these conditions. Bariatric revisional surgery is performed most commonly for the correction of weight regain or inadequate weight loss after the surgery due to inability of the patient to maintain their newfound lifestyle and eating habits. Surgeon can discuss your options with you. Gastric Bypass, or Sleeve Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch. Gastric Band revision involves the removal of the band and a follow-up surgery three months after the removal of one of the following: Gastric Sleeve,
At the Center for Weight Management at Northside Hospital, we offer the following bariatric surgery revision options: