Duodenal Switch Surgery
Create a requestDuodenal Switch Surgery, also known as Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS), is a complex weight loss surgery that helps severely obese patients lose weight. It combines both restrictive and malabsorptive approaches, reducing the stomach size and altering the digestive process to limit food intake and nutrient absorption.
General
The Duodenal Switch Surgery is a procedure designed to induce weight loss for morbidly obese patients. It involves two main components: first, a portion of the stomach is surgically removed to significantly reduce its capacity, which limits food consumption. This part is similar to a gastric sleeve surgery. Second, a large part of the small intestine is bypassed, which greatly reduces the body's ability to absorb calories and nutrients from the food that is consumed. This dual approach makes the duodenal switch one of the most effective weight loss surgeries available today, but it also comes with increased complexities and potential for nutritional deficiencies. Patients undergoing this surgery must commit to lifelong dietary changes, vitamin supplementation, and regular follow-up care to monitor and manage these risks.
Special Details
Who is it for?
- Individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35-39 with obesity-related health conditions (such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or severe sleep apnea).
- Patients who have not achieved significant weight loss with traditional weight management methods like diet, exercise, or medication.
- Those willing to adhere to a strict post-surgical diet, vitamin supplementation, and follow-up care to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Recovery Period
- The hospital stay typically lasts 2 to 5 days post-surgery.
- Full recovery takes about 4 to 6 weeks, during which patients must follow a staged diet that progresses from liquids to solid foods.
- Patients will need lifelong follow-up care to monitor their health and nutritional intake.
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- Nutritional deficiencies due to malabsorption, requiring lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation.
- Potential complications such as infection, bleeding, and in rare cases, leaks from the surgical site.
- Chronic diarrhea and changes in bowel habits due to the significant alteration of the digestive system.
Alternative Treatments
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery
- Dietary and lifestyle changes
- Medications for weight loss
Success Rate
Studies report high success rates, with patients losing up to 60-80% of their excess body weight within the first two years post-surgery. Long-term maintenance of weight loss varies among individuals.
Procedure step-by-step overivew
- The patient undergoes general anesthesia.
- A portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a smaller, tubular stomach pouch.
- The first part of the small intestine (the duodenum) is divided just beyond the stomach. The lower part of the small intestine is then brought up and connected to the new stomach pouch.
- A significant portion of the small intestine is bypassed, reducing calorie and nutrient absorption.
- The bypassed section of the intestine is then connected further down to allow digestive juices to flow and mix with the food.
Prices
Why Do Prices Vary?
- Geographic location of the hospital or surgical facility.
- Surgeon's expertise and experience.
- The complexity of the individual case.
- Hospital stay duration and associated medical care.
- Any additional treatments required post-surgery.
- Turkey
- $10,000 - $12,000
- Czech Republic
- $14,000 - $16,000
- Croatia
- $13,000 - $15,000
- Lithuania
- $12,000 - $14,000
- Poland
- $12,000 - $14,000
- Germany
- $20,000 - $25,000
- Switzerland
- $25,000 - $30,000
- France
- $20,000 - $24,000
- United Kingdom
- $15,000 - $20,000
- United States
- $25,000 - $35,000
- Canada
- $20,000 - $24,000
- Australia
- $18,000 - $22,000