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- It is the most effective method to treat obesity that has not responded to other treatments.
Obesity surgery is indicated in patients who have failed medical management of obesity.
- We can divide bariatric surgeries into two groups: surgeries that restrict (Tubulization, Sleeve, or Gastric Sleeve) and surgeries that restrict and poorly absorb (Gastric Bypass), each one has its specific indications and individual care.
Sleeve or Gastric Sleeve
In the Gastric Sleeve, a resection of 80% of the stomach is performed, leaving it with a capacity of 150 ml on average, which helps to lose excess weight and improve diseases associated with obesity.
Gastric bypass
In the Gastric Bypass, a gastric resection is performed and continuity with the gastrointestinal tract in which a segment of the intestine remains that does not allow the absorption of carbohydrates and fats, therefore greater weight loss is obtained and also improvement of metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus.