Duodenal Switch Surgery Advantages and Requirements

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If you’ve struggled to reach or maintain a healthy weight, it might be time to enlist expert help. If you are looking into weight loss surgery, there are a lot of options out there. The duodenal switch is a highly specialized option you may not have considered. Whether your doctor recommended duodenal switch surgery or you’re exploring your surgical weight loss options, you’ve come to the right place to learn more.

AdventHealth bariatric surgeon Dennis Smith, MD, FACS, FASMBS, helps explain the strengths and weaknesses of this operation and who might best benefit from it.

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At AdventHealth, we provide whole-person solutions you can count on. With highly personalized, world-class bariatric care, we’ll guide you through the surgical weight-loss options to find what’s right for you. To learn more or schedule an appointment with one of our bariatric specialists, visit AdventHealthWeightLoss.com.

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