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Surgery Comparison Table

    • TECHNIQUE
      GASTRIC BANDING
      GASTRIC SLEEVE
      GASTRIC BYPASS
    • Laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure which does not require dividing the stomach organ.
      Laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure where part of the stomach is divided and permanently removed.
      Laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure which involves dividing the stomach and re-joining it to the small intestine.
    • REVERSIBILITY
      Reversible
      Irreversible
      Reversible (complex)
    • OPERATING TIME
      35-45 minutes
      40-60 minutes
      60-90 minutes
    • ADVANTAGES
      • The normal process of digestion is not altered. Lowest risk of potentially serious operative complications.
      • Can be easily removed.
      • Avoids a foreign object around the stomach.
      • Least aftercare requirements.
      • Excellent eating quality.
      • Significant improvement or resolution of diabetes and other conditions linked to obesity
      • One of the best long term options for weight loss.
      • Greatest improvement or resolution of diabetes and other conditions linked to obesity.
      • Most powerful of the three main procedures.
    • RISKS / COMPLICATIONS
      • Blood clots.
      • Band or port infection, band slippage or pouch enlargement.
      • Erosion of the band into the stomach.
      • Acid reflux.
      • Food intolerance.
      • 10-20% chance of needing corrective surgery.
      • Bleeding.
      • Blood clots.
      • Leakage from the staple line.
      • Abscess.
      • Stomach stricture.
      • Acid reflux gallstones
      • Normal digestive process is altered.
      • Bleeding or blood clots.
      • Anastomotic leakage from the surgical joins.
      • Risk of vitamin deficiencies.
      • Risk of internal hernia, ulcer and dumping syndrome gallstones.
    • DURATION OF HOSPITAL STAY
      1 day
      2 days
      2 days
    • TIME AWAY FROM WORK
      1 week
      1-2 weeks
      1-2 weeks
    • EATING QUALITY
      Food can get stuck if not properly chewed - bread and steak are not well tolerated.
      Good - most food types are well tolerated.
      Good - although some foods can cause dumping syndrome.
    • AVERAGE EXCESS WEIGHT LOSS
      40-60% by 12 months
      60-70% by 12 months
      60-80% by 12 months
    • FOLLOW UP
      Regular follow-up every month is needed to correctly adjust the band in the first 18 months. Once the goal weight is reached, follow up once every 6 months is recommended long term.
      Regular follow-up is recommended every 3 months for the first year, or until goal weight is reached. Once the goal weight is reached, a yearly follow-up is recommended to check on the progress.
      Regular follow-up is recommended every 3 months for the first year, or until goal weight is reached. Once the goal weight is reached, follow up every 3 or 6 months is recommended to check on the progress and vitamin levels.
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