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The chart below compares some risk factors of RYGBP, LAP-BAND ® System, and Gastric Sleeve. These disclosures are not to be construed as complete. Other risks or complications may be associated with surgery. Long-term complications cannot always be accurately predicted. Therefore, there is no guarantee (nor can there be), either expressed or implied as to the success or other results of the surgical procedure(s).
| Rouxen-Y Gastric Bypass |
LAP-BAND® System |
Gastric Sleeve |
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Comparison of the effects of each procedure |
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Success with Weight Loss:
60-75%
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40-50% |
50-60%
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Time to Lose Weight
1 to 1.5 years
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2-3 years
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2 years
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Hospital Stay
Overnight
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Same day discharge
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Overnight
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Time Off Work:
2-6 weeks
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1-4 weeks
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2-6 weeks
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Adjustments Required:
Not Applicable
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Adjustments every month as needed
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Not Applicable
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Dumping Syndrome:
Yes |
Minimal
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Minimal |
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Comparison of the risks of each procedure |
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Mortality (Reported):
1/300
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1/1000
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1/1000
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Potential Complications:
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clot)
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Gastrointestinal Leak (uncommon)
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Gastrointestinal Leak (uncommon)
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Gastrointestinal Leak (uncommon)
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Bleeding (rarely)
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Bleeding (rarely)
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Bleeding (rarely)
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Bowel Obstruction
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Vitamin Deficiency
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Vomiting
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Vomiting
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Vomiting |
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Anastomotic Stricture |
Not Applicable
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Narrowing of stomach |
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Not Applicable
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Band Slippage
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Not Applicable
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Not Applicable
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Band Erosion
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Not Applicable |
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Summary |
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Bigger operation, more risk, difficult to reverse, quicker effect of weight loss, and higher incidence of success.
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Less invasive operation, reversible, less risk, longer time for weight loss to occur.
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Bigger operation, more risk, irreversible, quicker effect of weight loss, and higher incidence of success. |
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