Risks And Benefits Of Extended (distal) Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass

Risks And Benefits Of Extended (distal) Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass

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The Extended (distal) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass which is also known as RYGBP-E, is a variant of the traditional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or RYGBP. While RYGBP adopts the restrictive and malabsorptive approach in a traditional way, RYGBP-E emphasizes on extra malabsorption and moderate restriction. In order to achieve this RYGBP-E aims at creating a comparatively bigger pouch, while comparatively shortening the functional length of the small intestine.

Advantages
This procedure provides the highest level of malabsorption and therefore can produce the greatest excess weight loss.
Larger meals can be eaten as compared to people who go in for restrictive or traditional Roux-en-Y procedure.
On average, 74 percent excess weight loss was noticed in the very first year, 81 percent at the end of the third year and 91 percent excess weight loss was experienced at the end of five years.
A long-term success rate has been reported by RYGBP-E patients whereas many patients who have adopted other procedures have been said to regain the shed weight.

Disadvantages
Since it is a major surgery, the person may suffer from excessive vomiting and may not be able to retain food. Hospitalization may be required in such a case.
One of the biggest risks is the risk of malnutrition which could result in anemia and bone disease. A lifelong intake of vitamin B12, multivitamins, iron and calcium supplements may be required.
The intestines may take longer to adapt to their new structure and function. As a result bowel movements may be frequent and watery. The patient might suffer from diarrhea every now and then.
Since fats are not properly digested, the stools may have a foul odor and may be very sticky. Abdominal bloating and gas may also occur. The patient may have to live with these drawbacks.
There is a risk that gallstones may be formed due to the changes to the intestinal structure. In such cases the gallbladder may have to be surgically removed.
The patient may suffer from ulcers as the digestive juices and pancreatic enzymes have to travel through a long and empty bypassed path.


Many people feel that the risks involved are a small price to pay in return for the substantial weight loss and the improved quality of life that they are living.


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