Gastric bypass surgically alters the digestive system to facilitate weight loss. The surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach, restricting the amount of food that can be consumed. The small intestine is then rerouted and connected to the pouch, bypassing a portion of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This reduces the stomach capacity and the absorption of nutrients, resulting in reduced calorie intake and weight loss.

Your surgeon at NJ Advanced Surgical Solutions will engage in a thorough consultation to determine if a gastric bypass is the right choice for you. They will discuss your medical history, assess your eligibility, and explain the procedure. Under the administration of general anesthesia, the surgeon employs the laparoscopic technique using the da Vinci® Surgical System, which we recommend for our patients. This approach involves making small incisions through which a telescopic probe and instruments are inserted.

The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts using staples. The smaller portion becomes the newly created stomach pouch, significantly reducing its size and capacity to hold food. This pouch typically holds around 0.3 liters, compared to the approximately 4 liters of an unstapled stomach. The smaller stomach pouch is surgically connected to the middle section of the small intestine, bypassing the larger bottom section of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum.

This surgical rerouting alters the digestive process, limiting food intake and reducing nutrient absorption, resulting in weight loss. The procedure typically takes a few hours, and you will be closely monitored and supported by our expert medical team throughout your recovery.