Duodenal Switch Surgery

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Duodenal Switch Surgery in India


Duodenal switch surgery also referred to as vertical gastrectomy with duodenal switch or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) is an effective form of surgery performed by number of experienced surgeons all over the world. Although duodenal switch surgery is less routinely performed surgery than gastric bypass or lap band surgery but now it is believed that duodenal switch surgery promotes substantial weight loss compared to two mentioned weight loss surgery. So, if you are severely obese and seeking for economical and good surgery treatment then, duodenal switch surgery in India is perfect option for you.


Especially for international patients, duodenal switch surgery in India is far better option in terms of cost and quality treatment. The cost of same surgery in abroad is pretty expensive i.e. approximately 8,500-16,000 US dollars but in India you will be offered cheapest pricing options of treatment. If you concerned about hospitals and surgeons in India, then you should not worry at all. There are many well equipped hospitals and medical centers with teams of experienced doctors and surgeons and professionals.


Duodenal switch surgery differs from other form of surgery i.e. unlike bypassing the part of the stomach, in duodenal switch; about 80% part of the stomach is removed creating a small sleeve shaped pouch. The pylorus is left intact which controls the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine. The surgeon then reroutes the small intestine such that one part is being attached to the pylorus and other end is attached to the large intestine through a small loop via which the digestive juices and food are mixed.


The main objective of this surgical procedure is to limit the amount of food intake and making patient to feel full. Beside that malabsorptive procedure restricts the absorption of calories. With restrictive and malabsorptive components included in duodenal switch surgery, weight loss tends to be achieved more quickly and rapidly. Unlike other surgery like Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, people who undergo duodenal switch surgery experience no dumping syndrome.


Duodenal switch surgery in India is performed under the supervision of medical experts and operated by following proper medical guidelines to provide speedy weight loss to patient. Low cost of duodenal switch surgery in India is offered by experienced surgeons at major cities like Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi.