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Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

What is a Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch?

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is very similar to gastric bypass. Instead of a small stomach pouch, the surgeon creates a sleeve-shaped stomach. The surgeon then attaches the final section of the small intestine to the stomach sleeve. The small intestine absorbs calories and nutrients. So, bypassing all but the last section of the small intestine ensures that far fewer calories are absorbed.

Life After BPD/DS Surgery

Excess Weight Loss

BPD/DS patients typically lost 70.1 percent of their excess weight.

Health Benefits

Studies found that BPD/DS:

Resolved type 2 diabetes in 98.9% of patients
Resolved high blood pressure in 75.1% of patients
Improved high cholesterol in 99.1% of patients
Resolved obstructive sleep apnea in 91.9% of patients

For more information about the effect of BPD/DS Surgery on weight-related co-morbid conditions, visit Health Benefits.

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