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Transit Bipartition Surgery

Transit Bipartition Surgery is a relatively new bariatric procedure aimed at treating morbid obesity and its associated conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. It is an alternative for patients who may not be ideal candidates for more common bariatric surgeries like gastric bypass.

About Transit Bipartition Surgery

This procedure involves modifying the stomach and intestines to induce weight loss. Unlike other bariatric surgeries, Transit Bipartition preserves the stomach’s size but alters the intestines’ path. This allows for normal digestion and absorption but with a significant reduction in calorie intake.

How is Transit Bipartition Surgery Performed?

1. Stomach Modification: The surgery begins with a sleeve gastrectomy, reducing the stomach’s size but maintaining its natural function.
2. Intestinal Bypass: A portion of the small intestine is then bypassed, creating two pathways. One pathway allows food to pass from the stomach to the large intestine, while the other allows digestive juices to flow to the large intestine.
3. Combining the Pathways: The two pathways meet at a common channel where the digestion and absorption of food occur.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes a few hours. The recovery period varies, but patients are usually advised to follow a specific diet and lifestyle changes post-surgery.

Benefits of Transit Bipartition Surgery

• Effective Weight Loss: Significantly reduces body weight in obese patients.
• Improvement in Diabetes: This has been shown to improve type 2 diabetes in most patients.
• Preservation of Stomach Function: Allows for more normal eating patterns compared to other bariatric procedures.
• Reduced Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies: Since a significant part of the small intestine remains functional, the risk of nutritional deficiencies is lower compared to other weight loss surgeries.

Ideal candidates for Transit Bipartition Surgery are individuals with a high BMI, typically over 35, who have not achieved significant weight loss through other means. It is also a viable option for patients with type 2 diabetes.

For more information on Transit Bipartition Surgery or to schedule a consultation, please contact Aktif International Hospitals.

Author: Mehmet Mehdi Deniz

Mehmet Mehdi Deniz