Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass SurgeryThe most commonly performed gastric bypass surgery is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in which staples are used to permanently close off part of the stomach to reduce the capacity of food a patient can consume at one time. Additionally, a Y-shaped piece of the upper intestine is attached to this small stomach pouch.

As a result, food from the stomach bypasses the initial sections of the intestine, which would normally absorb calories and nutrients after eating.

Gastric Bypass Surgery
Questions about Gastric Bypass Surgery
Bariatric Surgery in Los Angeles, California
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Dr. Carson Liu performs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery at his Los Angeles, California weight loss surgery practice. This form of weight loss surgery has been performed for over 20 years and is renowned for its significant, long-term results.

Gastric Bypass Surgery
During Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Dr. Liu will create a smaller stomach pouch by permanently dividing the existing stomach. This smaller pouch will hold much less food, allowing you to eat less. Once this “mini stomach” is created, the intestines are reconfigured, and a portion of the intestine is removed. The result is a digestive tract that absorbs few calories,
allowing you to lose the weight you need to lose.