Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that helps with weight loss by reducing the stomach's size and changing how food moves through the digestive system. The surgeon creates a small pouch from the stomach, which limits food intake. Then, the small intestine is rerouted to connect to this pouch, bypassing most of the stomach and part of the intestines. This not only restricts food consumption but also decreases calorie absorption and can influence hunger hormones, aiding weight loss and improving related health conditions like diabetes.