Mini Gastric bypass or Single anastomosis Gastric Bypass is a weight loss procedure where the first step is to create a smaller stomach which is then connected (anastomosed) to the intestine, bypassing between 1.5m to 2mof the part of the intestine. This still leaves approximately 6m of small intestine to absorb the nutrients from food. Which means the gastric bypass works in two ways , firstly meal size is reduced to a small plate by the reduction in the stomach size approximately ¾ of a cup long, then only 80% of the energy is absorbed from the food. It is usually performed with laparoscopy or keyhole surgery. Mini Gastric bypass surgery usually takes approximately 75 mins to perform. Most patients stay one to two nights following surgery, and usually will need 10-14 days off work. This technique differs from the traditional Roux-en-Y Bypass (RYGB) which requires two connections (anastomoses)and therefore is usually lower risk than Roux en Y Gastric Bypass.

WHY CHOOSE IRAN FOR GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY?

Gastric bypass is a very popular bariatric procedure in Iran. There are well-skilled and professional bariatric surgeons in Iran who have remarkable experience in gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries. These doctors are not only highly experienced but also aware of the most recent scientific findings. In addition, some Iranian surgeons have developed surgical techniques that have proved to be far more effective than classic operation.

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass are performed in Iran at well-equipped hospitals in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Kish Island, Tabriz and Shiraz at very reasonable prices. The low prices do not at any rate indicate that the quality of care in Iran is also low. It is simply a result of Iranian Rial’s recession against other currencies.

It’s not just the quality of doctors and hospitals and affordable costs that do count, Iran is a wonderful country to visit; just ask someone who’s been there. Most of the people who have visited Iran report that their attitude toward the country was completely changed after their trip.

GASTRIC BYPASS AND MINI GASTRIC BYPASS COST IN IRAN

Gastric bypass cost in Iran varies depending on the surgeon, the method of bypass surgery, clinic, and especially, the country. In Iran, gastric surgery is more affordable than in other countries. Regular gastric bypass cost in Iran is around $5,500 while a similar procedure is $24,000 in the U.S on average, $20,000 in Canada, $17,000 in Australia, $10,400 in India, and $10,500 in Thailand.

An average mini gastric bypass cost in Iran is around $5,500, whereas the cost of the same surgery in the United States stands somewhere between $15,000 and $25,000. An average mini gastric bypass in Canada is $22,000, $7,000 to $10,000 in Mexico, $26,000 in Australia, and between £10,000 and £15,000 the United Kingdom.

HOW CAN I ARRANGE MY GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY IN IRAN?

Before planning a gastric bypass surgery abroad, you should take certain measures. For instance, you should research thoroughly before selecting a bariatric surgeon. SinoheMedTour collaborates with a handpicked selection of Iranian bariatric surgeons who have a great deal of experience and expertise in this area. To find out about our doctors you can check out the doctors’ page or simply send us a message for a free consultation about our doctors.

The next step is trip planning. Trip planning can come highly critical as you are preparing to go under the knife overseas. By choosing an SinoheMedTour medical package, you can benefit from 24/7 SinoheMedTour assistance before, during, and after your trip. You can learn more about our facilitation services such as personal medical coordinator, travel arrangements, accommodation, and more via our consultants. Once your surgery is scheduled, your visa acquired, and accommodation and air ticket booked, you should start packing.

In addition to travel arrangements and helping you find a doctor, our services can help you tackle the language barrier by providing you with an on-call interpreter while you are staying in Iran. We strive to make sure our patients’ medical journey in Iran is less like a surgical procedure and more like a vacation. What’s more, SinoheMedTour’s services also cover your post-surgical and follow-up requirements once back home.

Advantages

Mini Gastric Bypass main advantages are that it has been shown to give the best weight loss long term, with approximately 80% of patients successfully losing a substantial amount of weight.
It usually allows a wide range in the types of foods patients can tolerate, and therefore usually allows a very good quality of life. It has been shown to have a very high resolution of Type 2 diabetes, High blood pressure and sleep apnoea. These effects are often seen sooner than in other procedures such as a sleeve gastrectomy or Lap band surgery. It has a lower risk profile than Roux en Y gastric bypass as it has only one bowel join (anastomosis) and there is less long term problems with abdominal pain and bowel obstructions than Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery

Mini Gastric bypass can be more successful weight loss in patients who tend to eat sweet snacks than the sleeve or Lap band surgery. If patients eat sugary foods after gastric bypass surgery then these are rapidly absorbed and cause rebound low blood sugar (dumping syndrome).This often makes patients feel unwell by feeling faint and lightheaded. It will “smack your hand if you’re naughty” is what one of patients’ description. This can often help patients avoid sweet things in significant quantities; a small amount is usually tolerated but a large amount e.g. a whole snickers bar will lead to unpleasant side effects.

The Mini Gastric Bypass may be well suited to patients who have been previously unsuccessful with other forms of weight loss surgery, e.g. Lap band or Sleeve gastrectomy. There is increasing studies from around the world that has shown it to have the most success when used in revision surgery with approximately 70 % of patients achieving substantial weight loss.

What are the disadvantages of gastric bypass surgery?

Disadvantages of gastric bypass surgery include:

  • Major surgery with serious risks
  • Malnourishment and anaemia may occur requiring lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation.
  • Requires permanent lifelong changes to patient’s diet and lifestyle
  • Increased risk of gallstones due to rapid weight loss
  • Dumping syndrome: nausea, reflux, diarrhoea can occur after ingesting high sugar foods

How Does a Mini Gastric Bypass Work?

The Mini Gastric Bypass procedure helps you achieve lasting weight loss in two ways:

  • The small stomach pouch fills quickly, telling the brain that you feel satisfied and comfortable with smaller portions of food.
  • Food bypasses a section of the intestine to reduce the amount that is absorbed.

Why Choose a Mini Gastric Bypass Over a Traditional Gastric Bypass?

The Mini Gastric Bypass procedure, developed in 1997, is a simplified version of the traditional procedure that involves one anastomosis (join) of the intestine to the stomach instead of two. Advantages include:

  • Reduced surgical time
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Reduced risk of hernia, leakage, and bleeding

For these reasons, the Mini Gastric Bypass is gaining popularity as the modern alternative to gastric bypass.

Is the Mini Gastric Bypass Right for You?

Are you ready to live your best life? Weight loss surgery could be the right choice for you if you:

  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Have a BMI of 35 or more
  • Are prepared to make changes in your eating habits and lifestyle
  • Prefer a procedure that requires minimal ongoing intervention
  • Do not drink alcohol in excess and aren’t dependent on recreational drugs

At Smart Shape Weight Loss Centre, we also offer Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your weight loss surgery options with you.

What Is the Difference Between a Mini Gastric Bypass and a Gastric Sleeve?

Mini Gastric Bypass surgery reduces food intake and limits calorie absorption. The size of the stomach is reduced, so it fills faster than before surgery, causing patients to eat less. This procedure also reroutes the digestive system around a portion of the small intestine, reducing calorie absorption.

Gastric Sleeve surgery reduces the stomach to a small sleeve that fills quickly, making patients feel full with smaller portions of food. The surgery removes the main portion of the stomach that produces the hunger hormone (ghrelin), helping patients go longer between meals.

Nutrition

The thing to remember is that because you will be eating less and/or your body will be absorbing less, it is important to focus on good quality nutritious meals to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs.

Regular follow up with our team, as well as the dieticians very important. We ask that you take a multivitamin at least once but sometimes twice a day. Some patients may require extra vitamins
e.g. B12, Vitamin D, Folate, Iron and Calcium if they are low in these essential vitamins.

We check all patients essential vitamin levels preoperatively, and recommend regular pathology testing of vitamin levels every 6-12 months post operatively. Sometimes more frequently if patients are low in any essential vitamins. These can be arranged with our clinicians or through your GP if you would prefer. Whilst it is still low risk, approximately 5% of patients, may develop low levels of essential vitamins if they don’t take the multivitamin because it can lead to serious complications if not treated it is important to take the multivitamins and have the regular blood tests.
We recommend at least Annual blood tests of FBC, ELFT, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron studies and Vitamin D.If you have any questions about this please contact the team

Risks

Like all surgery there are risks involved with this operation.
The potential risks and complications with a single anastomosis gastric bypass include, but are not limited to, leak from the anastomosis. A leak in the join which can happen in 1% of patients can be extremely serious, and can have potentially life threatening complications. It may require further surgery and a longer stay in hospital bleeding, damage to the surrounding structures including the liver, spleen, stomach and esophagus, blood clots in the leg veins or lungs, hernia formation and wound infection, ulcer development at the bowel join, gall stones which can occur in approximately 20% of patients (this may require another surgery to remove the gall bladder).Dumping syndrome leading to diarrhea and nausea. Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies can occur in 5% of patients who don’t take suitable multivitamin/mineral supplements. Hence the need for annual blood tests to avoid complications