NARROW GASTROPLASTY WITH BYPASS IN Y OF ROUX

The surgeries described as mixed are the choice techniques of most groups and surgeons that deal with obesity. It consists on the stomach’s reduction in a little reservoir, it concerns the exclusion of the first part of the small intestine, which may vary between 50 and 100cm. Thus, the stomach’s greatest part is excluded, and that’s why it’s called narrow gastroplasty with bypass in Y of Roux.

It’s preferably to be performed through video laparoscopic due the several recovery advantages and return to activities, besides the presentation of better results to the patient.

Through this technique we’ve been observed excellent results, for both man and women, both with different ages; The weight loss and long-term maintenance is proving to be so effective as we expected.

To achieve the greatest benefit from the procedure, some criteria must be strictly followed by the patients. The performance of physical activities for, at least, three times a week, and the nutritional accompaniment are fundamental to achieve the ideal weight and it brings, yet, the best benefits to the patient’s health.

Usually, the patients are hospitalized for 24 to 48 hours and, after that period, they’re guided to an outpatient return after 5 days. In average, the patients achieve the ideal weight within one year and half or two years, depending on the accompaniment and performed physical activities.