Gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery, or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, is a procedure almost exclusively used in surgical weight-loss applications to correct morbid obesity.
Indications
Gastric bypass surgery is recommended only for patients who are morbidly obese, usually more than 100 pounds (45 kg) overweight. These individuals have major health problems related to their weight. The Body Mass Index BMI is typically used to identify surgery candidates with a cut-off of 40 being used by most surgeons. BMIs down to 35 are typically permitted if the individual has other serious health issues.
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| ► | Indications |
| ► | Procedure |
| ► | Post-Surgery Expectations |
| ► | Risks |
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