Revisional Surgery
Revisional Bariatric Surgery is performed for selected patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery and later develop specific problems or inadequate results.
Transformative Bariatric & Metabolic Care
Revisional Bariatric Surgery is performed for selected patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery and later develop specific problems or inadequate results.
Treatment approach
Tailored Evaluation
The appropriate revision depends on the patient's previous surgery, medical history, current anatomy, nutritional status, and reason for revision.
Detailed Investigations
A detailed evaluation and appropriate investigations are important before deciding on revisional surgery.
Why might revision be considered?
Depending on the original procedure, revision may be considered for:
Significant weight regain
Addressing weight regain following an initial successful bariatric procedure.
Inadequate weight loss
Evaluating and correcting insufficient initial weight loss results.
Surgical complications
Resolving long-term surgical complications arising from prior procedures.
Reflux or other gastrointestinal problems
Managing post-surgical severe acid reflux or digestive distress.
Anatomical changes after the original surgery
Managing structural and anatomical changes that develop over time.
Need to convert one bariatric procedure into another
Converting an existing procedure type to a more suitable alternative.