CAMC Weight Loss Center

800 Pennsylvania Ave.
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 388-5432

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

How is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass performed?

Both the traditional open incision and the laparoscopic approach can be used. Your surgeon will determine if you qualify for the laparoscopic approach at the time of your surgical consultation. However, generally if you are less than 400 lbs and have few previous abdominal surgeries, then you may be a candidate.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both procedures; you will need to discuss these with the surgical staff. There has been growing interest in the laparoscopic approach, which results in decreased pain, shorter hospital stay, better wound healing, and more rapid recovery. At CAMC Weight Loss Center, greater than 99% of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been performed laparoscopically.

How much weight will you lose with the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?

The average excess weight loss in the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is generally higher in compliant patients. Studies show that weight loss can average 77% of excess body weight at one year after the surgery and 50-60% of excess body weight loss after 10-14 years.

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