One of the things you have probably wondered when thinking about weight loss surgery<\/a> is whether duodenal switch<\/a> vs gastric sleeve<\/a> is the better option. There are many advantages to both bariatric procedures, as well as some disadvantages as with any type of surgery.<\/p>\n Once it is found that you qualify for bariatric surgery, you and Dr. Ponce de Leon<\/a> are going to need to determine the surgery that makes the most sense for your health, BMI, budget<\/a>, and commitment to weight loss.<\/p>\n One of the most common options used by bariatric surgeons today is known as the gastric sleeve, or the \u201cvertical sleeve gastrectomy<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Yet despite the success of gastric sleeve there is another related surgery, known as the duodenal switch, that may support greater weight loss in patients. How do duodenal switch vs gastric sleeve compare? We explore the two options in this article.<\/p>\n Weight loss surgery<\/a> is likely to be a decision that you won’t regret. The benefits are usually quick to see and the results can be remarkable. Learn more about these two techniques so that you’ll be able to make the right choice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Duodenal switch and gastric sleeve have some similarities because the gastric sleeve actually began from a modification of the duodenal switch.<\/p>\n The duodenal switch involves both a restrictive component, the stomach removal, which prevents overeating as well as a malabsorption component, the rerouting of the small intestine, which reduces time in the stomach so your body can\u2019t process all of the calories.<\/p>\nBrief Statement of Both Procedures<\/h3>\n
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Duodenal Switch and Gastric Sleeve History<\/h3>\n