 Abbott Northwestern HospitalBariatric surgical optionsTo learn more about our program call When a person has been diagnosed with clinically severe obesity – roughly 100 pounds overweight or have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 – and is unable to lose weight despite repeated attempts at dieting, surgery may be an option. Your surgical options may include:
open Roux-en-Y gastric bypassRoux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery changes the size of your stomach as well as your ability to absorb calories to help you succeed at long-term weight loss. Click here for more information on open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassRoux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery changes the size of your stomach as well as your ability to absorb calories to help you succeed at long-term weight loss. Click here for more information on open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switchThis operation affects weight by decreasing the breakdown and use of eaten foods and restricting the size of the stomach. To learn more about biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch click here. |