This process is divided into two parts such as the process of gastric bypass. In this procedure, the first step is very similar to a gastrectomy. The doctor takes most of the stomach and leaves a small part of it, shaped like a banana. And in the second part, the doctor turns a destination. The majority of the patient’s small intestine.
the operation
During the procedure, doctors divide the stomach. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. Next, the doctor connects the line of the divided stomach toward the end of the small intestine. In this way, when the patient consumes food, the food passes through the contracting stomach to the end of the small intestine. As a result, most digestion and nutrient absorption are bypassed. In this weight loss surgery, about three-quarters of the small intestine is redirected.
The small intestine carries the necessary enzymes, which originate from the pancreas. We need these components to be able to digest fats and proteins. That’s why doctors still associate the rest of the small intestine with the newly formed organ. This bariatric surgery works in the same way as other surgeries at first glance.
The patient cannot eat much food due to the reduced size of the digestive system. The difference between BDP/DS and other weight loss surgeries is simple. In the process, we divert the destination of a large portion of the small intestine as well. Patients lose weight faster in this type of weight loss procedure. But they also have a higher risk of developing problems related to malnutrition and malabsorption. They have to stay longer in the hospital.
