El Mini Gastric Bypass is a mixed-type procedure as it combines two mechanisms: Restriction (by creating a small, thin stomach) and Malabsorption (by creating a “bridge” between the stomach and the intestine).
By creating a small, thin stomach (approximately 100 ml), the patient can only consume a small amount of food, as it promotes satiety. With the “bridge,” food is not fully absorbed, which leads to weight loss.
It is a procedure with a metabolic effect, meaning it causes a beneficial hormonal change by increasing other hormones that boost metabolism. This procedure has a very high success rate and also a very favorable effect in diabetic patients.
Mini Gastric Bypass has a high success rate for weight loss (70-80% of excess weight), and many patients achieve their ideal weight when they follow the program properly.
Who is it suitable for?
- People aged 18 to 60 (with some age exceptions) with moderate to severe obesity (Body Mass Index of 40 kg/m² or higher).
- People with a BMI of 35 kg/m² with diabetes, hypertension, etc.
- People with complications caused by obesity (diabetes, hypertension, etc.).
- People with a BMI of 40 kg/m² who have failed repeatedly in attempts to lose weight with non-surgical methods.
- People with dysfunctional or failed gastric bands or those who have had gastric sleeve surgery with incomplete weight loss.
What advantages does Mini Gastric Bypass offer?
The advantages of Mini Gastric Bypass are numerous: it is performed laparoscopically (without opening the abdomen), leads to excellent weight loss, provides a feeling of adequate satiety, does not require adjustments, reduces food-related anxiety, and results in significant metabolic improvement. The greatest advantage is the substantial improvement and even curing of associated diseases like diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary issu