Risks of a BPD/DS operation

• After Biliopancreatic Diversion / Duodenal Switch obesity surgery there is a period of intestinal adaptation during which there may be frequent loose bowels, sometimes up to 10-15 times a day, which may persist for several months.  This usually settles, but in some cases may be permanent.

• There may be excessive bloating, stomach cramps and frequent passing of foul smelling gas.

• Greatly increased risk of protein malnutrition, anaemia and bone disease

• Requires intensive vitamin and mineral supplementation for life

• Regular monitoring of blood concentrations of iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B₁₂, folic acid and liver function, essential.

• Complex procedure with higher operative risks compared with RYGBP

• May experience changes in body odour

• Longer period in hospital (4 nights) compared with RYGBP (2 nights)

If you would like to learn more about Biliopancreatic Diversion / Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) 

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