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Comparison of weight loss surgeries
Although Gastric Bypass is currently more well-known, there are significant advantages to the Lap-Band procedure. Check out the comparison below:
| Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass |
Lap-Band |
| Gold standard, time tested |
Promising new technology |
| Complex operation, multiple areas of abdomen involved |
Simpler operation, gives lower risk around surgery (less chance of death or prolonged hospitalization) |
| Rapid weight-loss over 3-6 months, settling at final weight 10-16 months after surgery |
Slow and steady weight-loss, settling at final weight around 2 years after surgery |
| Deficiency in mineral absorption, requiring long-term supplements |
No malabsorption or vitamin deficiencies |
| Dumping syndrome (intolerance to sugars and some carbohydrates) |
No Dumping syndrome |
| Not reversible |
Reversible |
| No significant hardware in body |
Long term(non-reactive) plastic material in body |
| More expensive procedure |
The Band can be adjusted for best success
The Band must be adjusted for best success
Less expensive procedure |
Benefits after Bariatric Surgery
Many of the diseases related to obesity can be treated effectively with bariatric surgery. Below is a summary of some common diseases and their success rate:
| Related Diseases |
% Cured after Surgery |
| Diabetes mellitus type 2 |
95% |
| Asthma |
90% |
| Sleep apnea |
90% |
| Hypertension |
80% |
| Stress |
75% |
| Osteoarthritis |
50% |
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