What are the advantages of the operation over gastric bypass?
There is no rerouting of the intestines, and no new connections need to be made. This makes it safer, easier, and faster to perform. The lack of rerouting eliminates the late risk of bowel obstruction from internal hernia that comes with the gastric bypass operation. Finally, the lack of rerouting also reduces the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Another advantage is that the operation is ideally suited for conversion to another procedure such as gastric bypass, duodenal switch, or even Adjustable Gastric Band.
