Bariatric surgery procedures alter the digestive system to encourage significant weight loss. Common bariatric surgery options include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric band.
If you are considering bariatric surgery, our Tijuana, B.C., surgical center offers world-class medical care at costs that are considerably lower than treatment costs charged in the United States. Here, we discuss the least invasive weight loss surgery options.
Are There Non-invasive Weight Loss Options?
LIMARP® International Center of Excellence for Obesity offers non-invasive, minimally invasive, and surgical weight loss options. The least invasive weight loss option is a non-surgical intragastric balloon. The procedure involves inserting a saline-filled silicone balloon that leaves you feeling full when your stomach is only half full.
What Are the Least Invasive Weight Loss Surgery Options?
The least invasive weight loss surgeries use a laparoscope. The fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the abdominal wall and allows Dr. Liza María Pompa González to make surgical alterations to the stomach without the need for a large incision. Laparoscopic surgery allows patients to benefit from a shorter recovery time and lower risk of complications.
The surgical options offered at LIMARP® include:
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery is conducted with a laparoscopic camera that guides surgical instruments. The majority of the stomach is removed, and the remaining tissue is shaped into a vertical sleeve that is then stapled closed.
Duodenal Switch
For patients who require drastic and rapid weight loss for health reasons, the duodenal switch can combine the benefits of reduced stomach volume and malabsorption. The laparoscopic surgery reduces stomach size by 75 percent. The minimally invasive surgery also rearranges the layout of the small intestine to separate the flow of food from the secretion of digestive juices.
Mini Gastric Bypass
Mini gastric bypass surgery requires a relatively short one hour to complete. The surgical procedure is similar to gastric bypass surgery but requires a shorter distance of intestinal bypass. The exact amount of bypass will differ depending on factors like height, weight, and weight loss goals.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery divides the stomach into two different pouches in order to create a smaller stomach. The smaller stomach volume allows patients to rapidly lose weight. Most patients require two to three weeks of recovery before they can return to work following this procedure.
Schedule Your Laparoscopic Surgery Today
When diet and exercise fail to deliver significant weight loss, bariatric surgery can help you reach your weight loss goals. Minimally invasive weight loss surgeries are very effective.
To learn more about your least invasive weight loss surgery options, contact LIMARP® International Center of Excellence for Obesity online or call us at (619) 270-8827.
