A Healthier Tomorrow Starts Today
Every day is a new opportunity to invest in your well-being. For those facing challenges with weight and related health conditions, supportive solutions are available — including surgical options like the duodenal switch — that can help jumpstart lasting change. Whether you’re looking to improve your energy, reduce health risks or simply feel more confident in your body, making proactive health choices now can lead to a lasting, healthier future.
Types of Duodenal Switch Procedures
- Traditional Duodenal Switch
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Traditional or classic duodenal switch surgery combines a gastrectomy (removal of part of your stomach) with an intestinal bypass. This procedure works by reducing the amount of food your stomach can hold and decreasing the absorption of fats and proteins. Many people can lose more weight with a duodenal switch procedure than with a gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.
Patients receiving a duodenal switch have a higher risk of developing nutritional deficiencies afterward, so maintaining a long-term vitamin and supplement routine is necessary. This procedure may be recommended only if you are severely obese.
Duodenal switch procedures can be performed via robotic surgery, resulting in less pain and scarring and a faster recovery time than traditional surgery.
- Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADI)
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The single anastomosis duodenal switch (SADI) — also known as the simplified duodenal switch — is a minimally invasive bariatric surgery that combines elements of a gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Unlike the traditional duodenal switch, this modification has just one connection instead of two and bypasses a smaller portion of the small bowel to minimize complications. Patients get the benefit of both procedures to experience better weight-loss outcomes without as many long-term side effects.
The SADI procedure is primarily used for patients with a high BMI or significant medical comorbidities, but it’s also a safe and effective option for people who’ve had a sleeve gastrectomy in the past and need a surgical revision for weight or medical reasons.
Qualifying for Duodenal Switch Surgery
The more weight you have to lose, the more you may benefit from a duodenal switch procedure. Generally, health care providers may recommend duodenal switch surgery to help people with a BMI of 50 or higher achieve a healthy weight.
FAQs About Duodenal Switch Surgery
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Q:Question: How effective is duodenal switch surgery?
A:Answer:Duodenal switch surgery has a high success rate, with many patients achieving an average weight loss of approximately 40% of their total body weight over a span of two years. In addition to weight loss, more than 90% of people with Type 2 diabetes can discontinue their diabetes medications after surgery.
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Q:Question: What are the advantages of duodenal switch surgery?
A:Answer:Duodenal switch surgery has the highest success rate of all bariatric surgeries. Other advantages of duodenal switch surgery include:
- Covered by Medicare and many insurance providers
- Greatest effectiveness for diabetes, cholesterol and triglyceride problems
- Provides the best resistance to weight regain
- The highest percentage of weight loss of all bariatric operations
- The same length of hospital stay and activity restrictions as sleeve and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgeries
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Q:Question: What are the disadvantages of duodenal switch surgery?
A:Answer:Just as with any procedure, there are some risks and disadvantages to the duodenal switch surgery. Some of them include:
- Longer operating time
- More pre-op and post-op lab work compared to other bariatric procedures
- Possible loose stools and foul-smelling gas
- Requires more vitamins and supplements than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve procedures
- The greatest degree of long-term vitamin, nutrient and protein challenges
- The most expensive if you have to self-pay
However, for people with more weight to lose and more severe illnesses caused by obesity, the benefits of duodenal switch surgery outweigh the risks and can be lifesaving.
Our Expert Team Dedicated to You
Trying to lose weight can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you have to consider deeper factors like genetics or health issues. The good news is that you don’t have to face it alone.
At AdventHealth, you’ll have a team of expert specialists dedicated to helping you live your fullest and best life, including:
- Bariatric surgeons who are skilled in the most advanced and minimally invasive solutions.
- Bariatric nurses who are specially trained in bariatric surgery to help you heal and keep your hopes high.
- Care navigators to help you connect with your medical team and schedule appointments.
- Chaplains to help you feel whole, caring for your mind and spirit as well as your body.
- Exercise physiologists to help you discover the physical activity you enjoy.
- Registered dietitians to empower you to shop, cook and even eat out while still maintaining a healthy weight.
- Behavioral health providers to help you overcome any mental roadblocks in your way.
- Support groups and classes to educate, deliver support and provide collaboration among others on the same journey.
- Pre-op class facilitated by a registered nurse provides the education needed to better prepare you for your surgical procedure, hospital stay and first week at home.
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier You
Duodenal switch surgery is more than a procedure — it’s a lifelong commitment to a healthier you. To schedule an appointment, call us at Call833-783-5335 to speak with one of our team members and start your journey to better health.