Is a surgical weight loss procedure to treat morbidly obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 50 or more. The Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is both a restrictive and malabsorptive procedure.

It involves removing part of the stomach, leaving it small with a tubular form and a reduced capacity. This will give the patient the feeling of fullness quite quickly because of the new size. All important functions of the stomach are normal.

The intestines are re-routed so that absorption of calories is decreased, this procedure reduces both the amount of food that can be held in the stomach and the number of calories that are absorbed by the body.

Dr. Alejandro Lopez performs this technique by laparoscopy, which a minimally invasive surgical procedure made by inserting tools through small incisions in the abdomen, this aids in a speedy and comfortable recovery.

This weight loss surgery is less common and is generally performed as a single procedure, it’s done in two stages. In some cases, this could be performed as two separate operations. This procedure is very effective, some changes have to be considered after the surgery is done, intake of supplement vitamins to avoid possible nutritional deficiencies.

. Dr. Lopez will determine if you are a candidate by examining thoroughly your case.