Revisional Bariatric Surgery

Revisional Bariatric Surgery Benefits

Revisional bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery revision, is a procedure performed on patients who have
previously undergone weight loss surgery. The benefits of revisional bariatric surgery include:

• Improved weight loss:
  Revisional bariatric surgery can help patients achieve further weight loss if they have not met their weight loss goals
  after the initial surgery.
• Improved comorbidities:
  Patients who have undergone revisional bariatric surgery may experience improvement or resolution of comorbidities such
  as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
• Improved quality of life:
  Revisional bariatric surgery can improve a patient’s physical and mental well-being, leading to improved self-esteem and
  overall quality of life.
• Correction of previous surgery complications:
  Revisional bariatric surgery can address complications that may have arisen from the initial surgery, such as gastric
  pouch dilation, band slippage, or staple line disruption.
• Reduced risk of future complications:
  Revisional bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of future complications by correcting issues that may have contributed
  to the initial surgery’s failure.
• Customization of the procedure:
  Revisional bariatric surgery can be customized to meet a patient’s unique needs, allowing for a personalized approach to
  weight loss and improvement of comorbidities.

Revisional Bariatric Surgery Procedure

Revisional bariatric surgery is a complex procedure that may vary depending on the patient’s specific circumstances and
the type of initial bariatric surgery they underwent. Some common revisional bariatric surgery procedures include:

• Gastric band removal:
  If a patient has had a gastric banding procedure, revisional surgery may involve removing the band and converting to a
  different procedure, such as a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.
• Stomach pouch resizing:
  Revisional surgery may involve resizing the stomach pouch if it has stretched or become too large, which can occur after
  gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.
• Malabsorptive procedure conversion:
  If a patient has had a restrictive bariatric surgery, such as gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy, and has not
  achieved adequate weight loss, revisional surgery may involve converting to a malabsorptive procedure such as a duodenal
  switch or a distal bypass.
• Revision of anastomosis:
  If a patient has undergone gastric bypass surgery and has experienced complications such as anastomotic stricture or
  pouch dilation, revisional surgery may involve repairing or revising the anastomosis.
• Revision of the duodenal switch:
  If a patient has had a duodenal switch procedure and is experiencing complications such as malnutrition or excessive
  weight loss, revisional surgery may involve revising the procedure to address these issues.

The specific procedure will depend on the patient’s unique circumstances, and the surgeon will determine the best course
of action based on the patient’s medical history, current health, and the type of initial surgery they underwent.