Types of Bariatric Surgery
If you believe you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery, surgeons at Hattiesburg Clinic can help you determine the procedure that is right for you. We offer a full range of safe and effective procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, as well as revision of sleeve gastrectomy, revision of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and lap band removal.
During vertical sleeve gastrectomy (vsg surgery) or gastric sleeve surgery, up to 85% of the stomach is removed, leaving behind a much smaller stomach in the shape of a “sleeve.” Because of the reduction in stomach volume, those who undergo the procedure feel fuller more quickly when eating. This procedure is performed laparoscopically, which is a minimally invasive type of procedure that offers a quicker recovery.
During a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the upper portion of the stomach is separated from the lower portion and that portion (or pouch) is connected to part of the small intestine. The digestive system is rerouted to bypass the lower section of the stomach and part of the small intestine. The new stomach pouch limits how much a patient can eat, and because of the digestive bypass, fewer calories are absorbed.