"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 an effect on gut hormones to induce and sustain long-term weight loss.  The gastric bypass operation is more involved 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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