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| Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch |
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Procedure Type Malabsorptive Description:
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Combines a lower level of restriction with a high degree of malabsorption. |
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Stapling is used to create a sleeve of stomach retaining the natural stomach outlet. |
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The majority of the small intestine is bypassed causing nearly complete malabsorption of food contents. |
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Results: |
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Patients have achieved excess weight loss of 74% at one year, 78% at two years, 81% at three years, 84% at four years and 91% at five years. |
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Provides less restriction of food consumed than other procedures discussed . |
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Provides highest levels of malabsorption. |
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