"Roux-en-Y” Gastric Bypass (RYGBP)

Gastric bypass weight loss surgery – also know as “Roux-en-Y” gastric bypass (RYGBP) after the Swiss surgeon called César Roux (1857-1934) who devised it – combines both restriction and malabsorption to induce and sustain long-term weight loss.  Gastric bypass is a more involved operation than gastric banding and involves dividing both the stomach and the bowel.  Despite its more invasive nature, in expert hands RYGBP is a relatively safe and extremely effective form of weight loss surgery.   

• How is the operation performed? There are essentially 4 key steps in the RYGBP procedure...
  
  

• How does the Gastric Bypass work? - There are two ways in which the RYGBP produces weight loss – restriction and malabsorption...
  

• Benefits Of A Gastric Bypass - The health benefits of gastric bypass can be substantial and sometimes dramatic, resulting in major reductions in various co-morbidities....
   

• What are the risks? - As with any surgery, there are operative and long-term complications and risks associated with gastric bypass ......

  However, in experienced hands the risks of gastric bypass procedures nowadays are very small.
  
  

• Gastric Bypass v Gastric Banding - For most patients contemplating obesity surgery, the choice is between gastric banding and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP).  There are important differences...
  
  

• Gastric Bypass Aftercare - Careful long-term follow-up is essential after gastric bypass if you are to achieve your weight-loss goals..
  
  

• Gastric Bypass FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about the Gastric Bypass...
  
  

• Am I eligible for surgery? - It is also important to establish your overall eligibility for a surgical intervention.  In the UK, the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence...
  
  

• Contra-indications to obesity surgery - In practice there are remarkably few pre-existing medical or other conditions....
  
  

• Obesity Surgery Support Groups - We encourage all Healthier Weight patients to attend support groups. It's a great way to share your experiences with others....
  
  

• Gastric Bypass Articles In Our Library - To read more about Gastric Bypass view our library of articles.

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