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The mini gastric bypass procedure is also known under another name: the Bilroth II procedure. It is a bariatric surgery that aims to make the gastric bypass an easier procedure to perform and recover from. It was developed in 1997 by Dr. Robert Rutledge.
The mini gastric bypass is a less invasive and thus safer approach to surgery than the full gastric bypass. We perform it in our top-notch surgical facility under the direction of highly trained staff.
Getting surgery might not be a vacation, but we aim to get as close to it as possible. Our concierge service takes care of you every step of the way, from transportation to food.
Mini gastric bypass in Tijuana is known for its excellent results. Most patients will lose close to half their excess body fat by the end of their first year post-surgery.
This procedure is a shorter version of the gastric bypass that is easier for surgeons to perform. As a result, it costs less to provide. The mini gastric bypass isn’t just a quicker version of the regular Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, though: it is able to bypass much more of the small intestine. How much is bypassed depends on your surgeon’s recommendations. The procedure is shorter, easier, costs less, and has lower risks and equally successful outcomes. Surgery generally takes less than an hour.
Unlike Gastric Bypass Surgery in Mexico, digestive enzymes and bile are not diverted away from the stomach, which can lead to bile reflux gastritis that is sometimes difficult to treat.
This procedure is done by separating the stomach into two distinct pouches. The upper pouch, which is shaped like a tube, becomes the space that can digest food. The stomach volume is reduced to a fraction of its original size, making it harder for patients to eat large amounts of food in one sitting.
The new stomach pouch partially absorbs the food and then passes the food to the jejunum. This causes a significant malabsorptive effect, similar to how the Roux-en-Y causes malabsorption.
Thanks to the combined malabsorptive and restrictive effects, patients find that not only are they unable to eat as much as before, but they also aren’t getting as many calories from their food. This results in rapid, sustained weight loss.
The procedure is done laparoscopically via small incisions in the abdomen. This reduces recovery time greatly and also reduces the risk of infection and incisional hernias.
| Location | Tijuana | Puerto Vallarta | Guadalajara Puerta de Hierro |
| Gastric Sleeve | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Gastric Bypass | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Distal Bypass | $6,600 | $6,800 | $6,600 |
| Duodenal Switch | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Lap – Band | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
| BariClip | $5,700 | $5,900 | $5,700 |
| Plication | $4,200 | $4,400 | $4,200 |
How Does the Mini Gastric Bypass Work?
This procedure is done by separating the stomach into two distinct pouches. The upper pouch, which is shaped like a tube, becomes the space that can digest food. The stomach volume is reduced to a fraction of its original size, making it harder for patients to eat large amounts of food in one sitting.
The new stomach pouch partially absorbs the food and then passes the food to the jejunum. This causes a significant malabsorptive effect, similar to how the Roux-en-Y causes malabsorption.
Thanks to the combined malabsorptive and restrictive effects, patients find that not only are they unable to eat as much as before, but they also aren’t getting as many calories from their food. This results in rapid, sustained weight loss.
The procedure is done laparoscopically via small incisions in the abdomen. This reduces recovery time greatly and also reduces the risk of infection and incisional hernias.
If you are interested in losing all those extra unwanted pounds, the mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana, Mexico is the fastest and most effective option. Contact us today at (619) 304-9143 for a Free Weight loss Consultation. Our friendly, knowledgeable coordinators will be happy to answer your questions and to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Alejandro Lopez. During this visit, he will provide you with a comprehensive exam, discuss your weight loss options, and review the benefits of the procedure so that you can reach your ideal weight.
General anesthesia will be administered. This makes it so we can safely perform the procedure without you being awake or aware that it is happening.
We will make incisions in your abdomen. Whenever possible, we make just one. However, sometimes we need to make 3-6 for the right level of access to your organs.
We will divide the stomach into two portions and reroute the intestines, modifying the approach to be less invasive than with a traditional gastric bypass.
Your incisions will be sutured shut and you will be taken to recovery. You’ll stay in the hospital for at least one night, then we will transport you to your hotel.
The surgery itself takes less than a few hours. However, patients are asked to stay in the hospital for at least an additional night. This way, we can keep an eye on the patient in case of any sort of complications or issues that may arise.
Weight loss with mini gastric bypass varies, however most patients can expect to lose around 50% of their excess weight with a mini gastric bypass. So, if a patient is 300 pounds and their ideal weight is 150 pounds, they can expect to lose about 75 pounds with a mini gastric bypass.
Absolutely. It’s a procedure that is rising in popularity year over year and as a result, more surgeons have been able to perform the procedure numerous times. Not only that, but the mini gastric bypass was designed specifically to be a lower risk alternative to the roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
The mini gastric bypass is meant to be a permanent solution to lifelong weight problems. However, mini gastric bypass can be revised or turned into another procedure. We don’t recommend patients choose bariatric surgery if they are looking for a reversible procedure: instead, we recommend other non-surgical interventions.
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