Laparoscopic Mini – Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass OAGB (MGB) is a minimally invasive, short, simple and successful laparoscopic weight loss surgery. A long narrow stomach pouch is formed and connected to the small bowel it is restrictive and malabsorptive procedure.Although minimally invasive surgery Mini – Gastric Bypass aims to get rid of obesity, especially after the failure of non-surgical treatments. However, it helps in treating diabetes. Mini – Gastric Bypass is the most effective procedure and a modern approach to safe and lasting weight loss. It is a safe, effective, and reversible laparoscopic surgery, which is done through small openings in the abdominal wall, that separates a small part of the stomach, and connected to the small intestine. This process is highly suitable for patient with type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and morbid obesity. And the fact that this surgery depends on reducing the size of the stomach and the amount of consumed food. Even when eating sugars or sweets a small amount of sugar will be absorbed and therefore will not increase in the body. Numerous recent research and studies have shown that Mini – Gastric Bypass helps control and even treat type 2 diabetes and obesity will not only help you lose weight but change The levels of hormones that affect the dietary composition of fats and sugars as well. Generally, Mini – Gastric Bypass Surgery helps to treat diabetes ... but it is not suitable for all cases. It is preferable not to resort to surgery to treat diabetes except in cases of necessity such as those who suffer from morbid obesity.
Benefits
Some people lose all the extra weight, and others who do not follow instructions lose less. In addition to achieving this weight loss, any of the following conditions will either be resolved or improved following surgery:High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea, Asthma, Type 2 Diabetes, Abnormal Cholesterol/Lipid Levels, Acid Reflux, Metabolic Syndrome, Urinary Stress Incontinence, Skin Fold Dermatitis, Lower Back Pain, Arthritis involving weight-bearing joints like the hips, knees, ankles and feet. In addition, the greatest benefit of all is that your risk of death can be reduced by as much as 89% with mini - gastric bypass surgery, in contrast with remaining morbidly obese.
Risks Involved
-Poor iron absorption can result in a deficiency of iron anemia. This occurs because the duodenum has been bypassed. This can create problems for patients who suffer from severe blood loss during menstrual flow, or from bleeding hemorrhoids.
-Anemia caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B12 can occur.
-Because of rapid emptying of the contents of the stomach into the small intestine, a condition known as ‘dumping syndrome’ can occur. This can be triggered by the consumption of excessive sugar or carbohydrates. The symptoms of dumping syndrome are weakness, nausea, faintness, sweating, and sometimes diarrhea following eating. This is not a serious health risk; however, the symptoms can certainly be unpleasant and indicate that you may not be following your recommended diet. This is known as the ‘safety valve’ created by the surgery, and unfortunately reminds you that you pay the price if you cheat.
-Low absorption of calcium can cause metabolic bone disease in some people,causing loss of height, bone pain, fractures of the hipbones and ribs, and humping of the back. Women are already at risk for osteoporosis following menopause, and should be vigilant about potential bone calcium deficiency.