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Duodenal Switch surgery

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Procedure preparations

  • Duodenal switch surgery is one of the bariatric surgeries, and it’s done by combining gastric sleeve surgery with gastric bypass surgery.
  • Duodenal switch is the least surgery that’s done to treat obesity, and it’s performed for patients who suffer from third-degree obesity because it causes more weight loss than other bariatric surgeries.
  • Duodenal switch can be done by making a surgical incision or by using endoscopic surgery.
  • Duodenal switch surgery is done under general anesthesia, and the patient must stay in the hospital for a few days.

Procedure preparations

  • The surgeon performs a physical exam to evaluate whether they are eligible for the duodenal switch surgery, in addition to some tests.
  • The patient must stop smoking before the procedure.
  • The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications or herbs that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure.
  • The specialist might recommend following a specific diet for a period of time before the procedure.
  • The patient mustn’t eat anything for 12 hours before the procedure.

Procedure complications

  • Anesthesia problems.
  • Infections.
  • Bleeding.
  • Hernias.
  • Leakages from the new reattachment points in the intestines, which leads to abdominal infections.
  • Small bowel obstructions.
  • Long-term complications, such as malnutrition, bile reflux, gallstones, ulcers, and dumping syndrome (it occurs when the stomach dumps food into the intestines very fast, and that causes abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and hypoglycemia).

Procedure instructions

  • The patient must follow a specific diet for a period of time according to the specialist’s recommendations. It usually starts with having fluids only for a few days, then pureed foods for two or three months. After that, the patient can have regular foods.
  • You must stick to the medications and supplements prescribed by the surgeon and the regular visits.
  • Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
  • You can return to your normal daily routine within a few weeks after the surgery.
  • You must avoid strenuous physical activity and heavy lifting for 6 weeks after the surgery.
  • The patient usually loses about 80% of the weight within two years, and they usually are able to keep this loss more than with other bariatric surgeries.
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Frequently asked questions about Duodenal Switch surgery

What is Duodenal Switch surgery?

Duodenal Switch surgery in Syria: " Duodenal switch surgery is one of the bariatric surgeries , and it’s done by combining gastric sleeve surgery with gastric bypass surgery. Duodenal switch is the least surgery that’s done to treat obesity , and it’s performed for patients who suffer from third-degree obesity because it causes more weight loss than other bariatric surgeries. Duodenal switch can be done by making a surgical incision or by using...

How do I prepare for Duodenal Switch surgery?

" The surgeon performs a physical exam to evaluate whether they are eligible for the duodenal switch surgery, in addition to some tests. The patient must stop smoking before the procedure. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications or herbs that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure. The specialist might recommend following a specific...

What are the aftercare instructions for Duodenal Switch surgery?

" The patient must follow a specific diet for a period of time according to the specialist’s recommendations. It usually starts with having fluids only for a few days, then pureed foods for two or three months. After that, the patient can have regular foods. You must stick to the medications and supplements prescribed by the surgeon and the regular visits. Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd...

Which specialty is Duodenal Switch surgery related to?

Duodenal Switch surgery is related to: General Surgery and Bariatrics.

Where can I get Duodenal Switch surgery in Syria?

You can get Duodenal Switch surgery at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in General Surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here

What are the possible complications of Duodenal Switch surgery?

" Anesthesia problems. Infections. Bleeding. Hernias . Leakages from the new reattachment points in the intestines, which leads to abdominal infections. Small bowel obstructions. Long-term complications, such as malnutrition, bile reflux, gallstones, ulcers , and dumping syndrome (it occurs when the stomach dumps food into the intestines very fast, and that causes abdominal cramps, nausea , diarrhea , and...

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