Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a minimally invasive weight-loss surgery where a small stomach pouch is created, reducing food intake. The small pouch is attached directly to a lower part of the small intestine, bypassing the larger stomach and upper intestine. This limits calorie absorption and helps control hunger by altering gut hormones. Performed with small incisions and a camera, it generally promotes significant weight loss and improves related health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, while allowing for quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery.