What is a duodenal switch?

This video explains the biliopancreatic diversion surgery, similar to duodenal switch surgery, and rarely conducted. It is classified as an extreme type of weight loss surgery, causing malabsorption and unpleasant nutritional complications.

This playlist contains surgical procedures, frequently asked questions, and risks associated with bariatric surgery.

In this video I discuss the fundamental differences between a Roux en Y gastric bypass procedure and a sleeve gastrectomy.

Here I discuss the Body Mass Index (BMI) to calculate whether you qualify for bariatric surgery. The threshold for qualification also depends on other comorbidities such a diabetes.

Here I discuss the effectiveness of different types of bariatric surgery. There is an inability to determine post operative compliance, however, the most effective despite this is the roux en y gastric bypass procedure.

Here I discuss the difficulty in defining success in relation to surgical outcomes and further replace this notion with the optimal response. Additionally, I discuss the options for increasing this optimal outcome that individuals and specialists aim for.