Gastric Brypass
GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY IN TURKEY ASSISTED BY IXALMED
IXALMED provides bariatric procedures with attention focused on the needs of the patient, performing the procedures in the hands of the most experience surgeons in the field, in well-equipped Hospitals in Istanbul with proper after care with nutricionist. Request your price now!
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey assisted by IXALMED?
Gastric Bypass is a surgical weightloss method based on reducing the volume of the stomach and changing the intestinal functions. With this method, food intake and nutrient absorption are reduced and the patient loses weight. In Gastric Bypass surgery, a small pouch is created in the stomach and this pouch is directly connected to the small intestine. After the surgery, the foods eaten by the patient first move to the stomach, which remains in small volume, and then to the small intestine.
Gastric Bypass surgery can be performed with both open and closed techniques, but the closed technique has been preferred in recent years. Gastric Bypass operation performed with the closed technique consists of two stages. In the first stage, a small part of the stomach is turned into a chamber by entering the abdominal cavity with the help of surgical instruments through small holes opened in the abdomen.
Then this small chamber and most of the stomach (about 90%) are separated from each other, but most of the stomach is not removed from the body, it is simply deactivated. In the second stage, the small intestine is shortened by 50-75 cm and its connection with the formed small stomach is provided. The operation takes approximately 1-2 hours. With this surgery, nutrient intake and nutrient absorption of obesity patients are reduced.
All inclusive packages
When planning to have a Gastric Bypass Surgery, you may think that it is a very complicated process to have to pay different Doctors for consultations just to be able to know which surgeon to choose, not to mention the high prices of Gastric Bypass Surgery in your country. Some of the reasons why many people have chosen to travel to Turkey to perform their bariatric procedures organized by IXALMED is the affordable prices, the quality service with packages that include everything you need for a worry-free trip, and obtaining free online consultation so that at the time of your trip you already know your price, and the details of your surgery. Click here and we will contact you shortly.
Our Gastric Bypass packages in Turkey include:
• Accommodation in a 4 or 5 star hotel
• Airport transfers
• Nights in Hospital
• Tests required before surgery
• Consultation with Surgeon previous surgery
• General Anesthesia
• Food Supplements (Protein shakes, vitamins, collagen)
• Medicines
• Host that speaks your lenguage
• 1 Year follow up with a nutricionist
The prices of our packages are personalized according to the needs of each patient. Fill in the form and we will contact you to provide you with your estimate within one business day.
Types of Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey assisted by IXALMED
Gastric Bypass surgeries are of 3 types according to the type of operation. These types of surgery are:
• Roux-En-Y (Proximal): It is the most commonly used gastric bypass operation method. With this method, most of the absorptive functions of the small intestine are preserved and after the surgery, the person feels full in a very short time when he eats. It has very few nutritional side effects.
• Roux-En-Y (Distal): In this method, the structure of the small intestine is changed. This change in structure causes insufficient absorption of fats and starches, and sometimes vitamins. It is a method in which side effects are seen more in terms of nutrition.
• Loop Gastric Bypass (Mini Gastric Bypass): With this method, stomach capacity is reduced and small intestine absorption is reduced. The duration of the surgeries performed with this method is short.
Differences Between Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve
Many patients struggle to decide which option is best for them. We remind our patients that to make sure about the best treatment for them, our associated Doctors of IXALMED will do evaluation of the case by Medical Form, photos, and medical tests if required.
Although gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgeries are similar in terms of being applied to obesity patients, they are basically different surgeries. The differences between these two surgeries are as follows:
In gastric sleeve surgery, the intestines are not interfered with, while in gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is connected to the intestines for a short time.
In sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the stomach is shrunk and left in the shape of a banana, but in Gastric Bypass surgery, almost 90% of the stomach is disabled and the food passes through the shrunken stomach and goes directly to the small intestine.
While the digestive system works regularly after sleeve gastrectomy, some digestion steps are skipped after Gastric Bypass operation.
Advantages of Gastric Bypass A surgery :
Since the stomach is reduced by surgery, both food intake is restricted and nutrient absorption is reduced. Thus, especially fat and sugar absorption is prevented and the weight loss process of the patient is accelerated.
Since the stomach is reduced after the surgery, the patient eats less and feels full faster.
The risks of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease risk, sleep apnea, high blood pressure due to excess weight are reduced or eliminated.
Since the area where the stomach, which is reduced during the operation, connects to the intestine is not large, the patient feels full for a long time.
Am I a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery in Istanbul, assisted by IXALMED?
Gastric Bypass surgery can be performed on people between the ages of 18-65 who meet certain conditions. The first condition for gastric bypass operation is that the patient’s BMI should be 40 and above, or the BMI should be between 35-40 and there should be co-morbidities related to obesity. The second condition of the operation is that the patient has diseases such as diabetes and reflux and the need to lose weight faster. Parental consent is required for patients under the age of 18 to perform surgery.
It is always the Doctor, after the proper evaluation who will chose the best treatment plan for the patient.
Nutrition After the Gastric Bypass Surgery in Turkey Assisted by IXALMED
After having the Gastric Bypass surgery in Turkey, perfomed by our associated Bariatric Specialist Team, you will be in in touch with your assiged nutritionist. Your assigned dietitian will provide you with a nutrition list to be applied which is prepared individually. During the first 2 months, a gradual transition from liquid food to solid food is achieved. Immediately after the operation, the patient begins to be fed with liquid foods.
At the first stage, supplements such as vitamins and proteins provided in your package should be used. The diet should be rearranged by the dietitian when the patient switches to normal eating habits. It is especially important to consume low-calorie and sugar-free beverages. It is not recommended to consume liquids with meals after the surgery.
Remember you have taken a great step for your health. Be patient with the process and don’t compare to anyone else’s process. Each one’s body react differently, let your body live its process of adaptation and any question you have, you can contact your assigned dietitian to help you.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Risks
As with any surgical operation, Gastric Bypass surgery also carries some risks. These risks are listed as follows:
Bleeding, infection and postoperative intestinal obstruction, hernia and general anesthesia complications may occur during the surgery.
The biggest risk of Gastric Bypass operation is leakage in the stomach and small intestine connection. This leak may require a second surgery. Secondly, Gastric Bypass surgeries can cause blood clot formation and cardiac problems in the legs and lungs.
About 10-15% of patients who have surgery experience some of these complications. Serious complications during or after this surgery are very rare. Complications that usually occur and are common are those that are simpler and treatable.