Dangers of gastric bypass surgery
There are certain problems related to this procedure and patients need to consider the danger of gastric bypass surgery. The Roux-en-y and Biliopancreatic Diversion have their own advantages and disadvantages: in Roux-en-y there is potential for staple line failure, while BDP could result in chronic diarrhea.
Here are some of the other issues and dangers of gastric bypass surgery :
- staple line failure
- ulcers
- narrowing of the stomach
- vomiting if food is eaten to quickly
- chance of chronic diarrhea
- stomach ulcers
- higher risk of nutritional deficiencies
However, all these side effects are mild with most patients. The biggest problem of this kind of operation is that not everyone qualifies for it. Diminishing the danger of gastric bypass surgery is now possible with the latest laparoscopy and bariatric surgery methods. |