PROCEDURES

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

BPD/DS is a powerful weight loss surgery combining stomach reduction with intestinal rerouting for maximum weight loss, requiring lifelong supplementation.

BPD/DS is a powerful weight loss surgery that reduces stomach size and reroutes the intestines so fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed from food. It typically leads to significant, lasting weight loss but requires lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation.

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch combines a vertical sleeve gastrectomy with a duodenoileal anastomosis, creating both a restrictive and a predominantly malabsorptive component. The procedure achieves 70-80% excess weight loss — among the highest of all bariatric surgeries — but carries elevated risks of protein-calorie malnutrition, fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, and micronutrient depletion requiring rigorous lifelong supplementation and monitoring.

BPD/DS is one of the most effective surgical options for severe obesity, but patients must fully understand the lifelong commitment to nutritional monitoring before choosing it.

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