What is the difference between the distal gastric bypass/duodenal switch (DGB/DS), and the biliopancreatic diversion/duodenal switch (BPD/DS)?
Both of these terms describe essentially the same operation. The duodenal switch procedure provides an enhancement to the original BPD surgery, so BPD/DS is probably the most accurately descriptive term in use. However, some surgeons prefer to use other terms; this is simply a matter of preference and not indicative of any significant difference in the procedure. As always, it is important to question your surgeon as to the specifics of the procedure he is performing on you.
