What is Revision Bariatric Surgery?
Revision bariatric surgeries are performed on patients who have experienced issues during their initial obesity surgery (such as bleeding, leaks, etc.) or have regained weight or failed to lose sufficient weight within one or two years after surgery.
The global rate of revision surgeries is around 15%. The type of revision surgery to be applied to patients who have regained weight should be determined based on diagnostic tests.
What Are the Types of Revision Bariatric Surgery?
For patients who have regained weight after the initial obesity surgery, revision bariatric surgery can be applied in the following ways. However, the appropriate revision surgery should be determined after a detailed analysis of the patient.
- Re-sleeve gastrectomy after Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass or Duodenal Switch after Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Reduction of the stomach pouch after Gastric Bypass
- Placement of a band on the stomach pouch after Gastric Bypass
- Distal Gastric Bypass or Duodenal Switch after Gastric Bypass
What Are the Risks of Revision Surgery?
Revision surgeries are riskier than the initial obesity surgery and have a higher complication rate. Risks such as bleeding, organ injury, and leaks are more common. There is also a higher risk of converting a laparoscopic procedure into an open surgery. The hospital stay may be longer. To reduce the risk of complications in revision obesity surgeries, it is recommended to choose experienced bariatric surgeons and well-equipped hospitals.
How Much Weight Will I Lose After Revision Surgery?
Weight loss after revision surgery tends to be slower than after the initial obesity surgery. The amount of weight lost will vary depending on the type of revision surgery and your adherence to the recommended lifestyle changes.
