Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is available through Mark Cuban Companies Health Plan at a published cash price, paid when you book.

Laparoscopic gastric bypass is a surgical procedure used to treat severe obesity by reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting the digestive system. During the procedure, the surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach using surgical staples or a gastric band, significantly reducing its capacity. This smaller stomach pouch restricts the amount of food that can be consumed, leading to early satiety and reduced calorie intake. Additionally, the surgeon divides the small intestine and connects it to the newly created stomach pouch, bypassing a portion of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. This rerouting of the digestive system alters the way food is digested and absorbed, resulting in decreased calorie absorption and weight loss. Laparoscopic gastric bypass is performed using minimally invasive techniques, which involve making several small incisions in the abdomen and using a camera and specialized instruments to perform the surgery, leading to shorter recovery times and reduced post-operative pain compared to traditional open surgery.