Laparoscopic RouxenY Gastric bypass
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat severe obesity. During this surgery, a small stomach pouch is created by stapling the upper part of the stomach and separating it from the rest. Then, the small intestine is rearranged to connect to the newly created pouch, bypassing a portion of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. This restricts food intake and reduces calorie absorption, leading to significant weight loss. Laparoscopic RYGB offers advantages such as faster recovery and less scarring compared to traditional open surgery, making it a common choice for weight loss in morbidly obese individuals.