Robotic-Assisted Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is a robotic bariatric surgery that reduces the size of the stomach, rerouting and connecting the small intestine to the newly created stomach pouch.
What is a Robotic-Assisted Gastric Bypass?
By bypassing the stomach and shortening the digestive tract, you can feel fuller more quickly, lose weight with better results, and lead a healthier lifestyle. Food will still pass to the lower intestine, allowing you to absorb nutrients, but your stomach will have a reduced capacity for holding food. Gastric bypass is one of the most effective weight loss surgeries available, and Dr. Balsama uses an advanced robotic system to reduce the associated risks and downtime. With minimal incisions, the robotic gastric bypass surgery can provide a better outcome is a less invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery overall.
Good candidates for this robotic surgery must meet the following criteria:
- Must be 18 or older
- Body mass index (BMI) of 40+
- Body mass index (BMI) of 35+ with health problems related to weight
- Weight-related conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease
Advantages
- Reduces food intake by limiting the size of the stomach
- Results in long-term excess weight loss of 60-80%
- Results in typical maintenance of over 50% of excess weight loss
Recovery
- A 1-3 day recovery period in the hospital is required after bariatric surgery.
- Soreness is normal after robotic-assisted surgery – patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) will likely be given to help control pain.
- A specific pre- and post-surgery diet is required.
- Walking can help relieve discomfort caused by gas created during bariatric robotic procedures like robot-assisted gastric bypass.
- Balsama will provide at-home care instructions, which should be followed as closely as possible.
