Which bariatric surgery is the gold standard?
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass remains the gold standard of bariatric surgery.
Is gastric bypass gold standard?
The “Roux-en-Y gastric bypass” (RYGB) is considered the “gold standard” for weight-loss surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the National Institutes of Health. RYGB works by restricting food intake and by decreasing the absorption of food.
Why is gastric bypass considered the gold standard?
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is widely considered as the gold standard and a reference procedure in metabolic surgery. The surgery has well-sustained results of weight loss, diabetes control, and other comorbidity resolutions with acceptable complication rates [1, 2].
How many bariatric surgeries at Gundersen Health System?
At Gundersen Health System we offer you a choice of three weight-loss surgical options and a non-surgical, Intragastric Balloon option: More than 1,500 bariatric surgeries have been performed.
When to consider bariatric surgery for weight loss?
If you have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40, or a BMI between 35–40 with other obesity-related health problems such as the ones listed below, bariatric surgery could be a good treatment option for you: At Prisma Health, our weight loss programs are uniquely designed to work with patients one-on-one.
How to get a second opinion for bariatric surgery?
For more on a second opinion for bariatric surgery, call (608) 775-0055. For more information about weight-loss surgery options offered at Gundersen, watch our free online informational seminar Understanding Your Weight Management Options. Gundersen Bariatric Surgery has been accredited by the MBSAQIP since 2007.
How long do you stay in hospital after bariatric surgery?
Just two days is the average hospital stay compared to a national average of 3.4 days. Gundersen has one of the lowest incidences of post-surgery problems including intestinal leaks at 0.2% compared to a 2% national average and stomal stenosis rate (narrowing of pouch outlet) at 1% compared to 10 percent nationally.