Duodenal Switch
How Does Duodenal Switch Surgery Work? It Restricts Food Consumption and Caloric Absorption
Duodenal switch surgery, also known as a biliopancreatic diversion and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS), shrinks the size of your stomach to reduce the amount of food you can eat and bypasses a large portion of the small intestine to minimize the number of calories your body absorbs. In other words, this type of weight loss surgery is both restrictive and malabsorptive.
Why Bariatrics Health Mexico? How Medical Tourism Can Save You Thousands
Medical tourism is a consistently growing industry. People from the U.S. and Canada are discovering they can have life-changing weight loss surgery for a fraction of the price in a popular destination. Many patients come early to vacation with family or friends before their procedure.
Apart from dramatic savings, patients choose Bariatrics Health Mexico in Puerto Vallarta because of our quality of care, highly trained bariatric surgeons, and pristine, safe facilities.
Advanced Treatments
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced technology that allows us to perform more complex procedures like a duodenal switch. While a duodenal switch is performed by one of our skilled physicians, our facility is also home to the da Vinci® XI surgical system for those who may be better suited for a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.
Experienced Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Hoyo has over 15 years of general, gastrointestinal, and laparoscopic surgery experience. He is board-certified by the General Health Council and a member of several prestigious affiliations like the Mexican Association of General Surgery. Certified bilingual by the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), Dr. Hoyo is able to confidently speak with patients from Mexico and beyond to answer their questions and ensure they are confident in their decision to undergo treatment.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our facilities adhere to strict standards of safety and cleanliness. Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we are also in a safe and fun location. We provide every patient a full day to explore the city and enjoy a day of relaxation before bariatric surgery.
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"Dr. Sergio made this nerve wrecking experience a very smooth process. I am happy with my decision. I am on day 2 and walking around visiting Mexico like nothing happened. Very painless. Highly recommended!" Maciel Pena
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To Experience Life-Long Benefits
Don't hesitate to contact our Puerto Vallarta practice if you're tired of struggling with your weight. Our bariatric surgery professionals can determine your candidacy and set up your travel and treatment plan to make the process as smooth as possible.
When you choose Bariatrics Health Mexico, we take care of everything. From transportation to hospital stay, from medications to hotel, your price includes virtually everything you need to complete your travel and treatment.
Our staff is here to answer questions and help with the process before, during, and after your procedure. We want to ensure you are confident in your treatment and have the tools you need to lose weight and keep it off.
Contact our Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, office to request your consultation today.
The Price of Surgery At Our Puerto Vallarta Practice
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Duodenal switch surgery at our practice starts at $8,000 and includes every step of your treatment, including your hospital and hotel stay.
See the Duodenal Switch Process Two Steps To Significant Weight Loss
Duodenal switch is performed laparoscopically and takes around three hours to complete. The patient will stay two nights in the hospital. This bariatric surgery has two steps, which can be completed during one procedure for patients who are not high-risk.
Step One: Gastric Sleeve
The first step of the duodenal switch is to perform sleeve gastrectomy. During a duodenal switch, however, our surgeon removes slightly less of your stomach than they would during a gastric sleeve procedure. By reducing the size of your stomach, the calories you can consume will be restricted.
Step Two: Intestinal Bypass
The second step of duodenal switch surgery is to bypass your small intestine. There are two ways to perform this part of the surgery, through the biliopancreatic diversion (the original) or the SADI-s, or loop procedure. Each version will bypass a large portion of your small intestine, restricting the number of calories your body absorbs.
SADI-S
The Modern Duodenal Switch
SADI-S, or the loop duodenal switch, is similar to the biliopancreatic diversion in that it still divides your small intestine near the duodenum and then reattaches the lower portion to the top, bypassing a large section of the intestine. However, there are two key differences in these procedures.
Intestinal Bypass
During the traditional duodenal switch, around 80-90% of your small intestine is bypassed compared to 50-60% in the SADI-S procedure.
Simplified Process
Unlike the original method that attaches your small intestine in two places, SADI-S loops your small intestine, allowing it to reconnect in one location.
Gastric Bypass vs. Duodenal Switch What Is the Difference?
Duodenal switch surgery is similar to gastric bypass, or the Roux-en-Y method, in that both reduce your stomach size and bypass your small intestine. However, gastric bypass focuses more on restriction, while duodenal switch focuses more on malabsorption. During the Roux-en-Y procedure, your stomach size is reduced by about 70-80%, and about 30% of your small intestine is bypassed. During duodenal switch surgery, your stomach size is reduced by around 60-70%, and about 75% of your small intestine is bypassed.
Our Puerto Vallarta team can help you determine the best procedure for your needs during your consultation.
"The care and attention paid to you is amazing. I was well looked after and have had the best experience so far. I am 5 days post op and feel great. I am very happy I chose Dr Sergio and his team." Sherry Sigurdson
