Indications for mini gastric bypass

1. BMI> 40 kg / m2 without comorbidities
2. BMI 35-40 kg / m2 with comorbidities such as metabolic disorders, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, triglycerides, severe joint disease, severe obesity-related psychological problems, sleep apnea, chronic low back pain, fatty liver
3. BMI> 40 kg / m2 controlled DM2
4. BMI> 35 kg / m2 uncontrolled DM2 despite medical treatment
5. A clear understanding of the risks and benefits of weight reduction surgery.

What are the benefits of the mini gastric bypass?

• Excellent and sustainable results with a 70-80% loss of excess body weight.
• Improves health, weakness, mobility, and cognitive functions.
• When a 15% loss of excess body weight is achieved, there is an improvement in comorbidities.
• Produces favorable changes in intestinal hormones that reduce appetite and improve satiety.
• Solves comorbidities such as DM2, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, triglycerides, severe joint disease, severe psychological problems related to obesity, sleep apnea, chronic low back pain, fatty liver, among others
• Stops or reduces the consumption of medications.
• Low risk of complications compared to other procedures such as cholecystectomy or hysterectomy.
• Long-term cost reduction.

Disadvantages

• Technically more complex surgery than the gastric sleeve.
• May cause long-term vitamin deficiencies.
• May cause long-term malnutrition
• May cause long-term bile reflux.