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Compare bariatric procedures to find which procedure is right for you. Below can quickly compare the leading bariatric procedures to the leading alternatives.
Comparison of Bariatric Surgery
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| Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Gastric Bypass Surgery | Duodenal Switch | Gastric Banding Surgery | Gastric Balloon Procedure | |
| Method of Weight Loss | Restrictive | Restrictive & Malabsorptive | Restrictive & Malabsorptive | Restrictive | Restrictive |
| Duration of Procedure | 1.5 Hour | 2 Hour | 4 Hour | 1 Hour | 2 Hour |
| Length of Hospital Stay | 2 Nights | 2 to 3 Nights | 2-3 Nights | 2-3 Nights | 0-1 Nights |
| Estimated Weight Loss | 65% of Excess Weight | 70% of Excess Weight | 65-90% of Excess Weight | 45% of Excess Weight | 35% of Excess Weight |
| Weight Loss at 1 Year | 60-70% | 60-80% | 70% | 40-55% | 35% |
| Comorbidities | High Resolved Rate | Higher Resolved | Significant Resolved Rates | Some Resolved Rate | N/A |
| Hypertension Resolved | 68% | 69% | 43% | 43% | N/A |
| Diabetes Resolved | 55% | 83% | 92-100% | 60% | N/A |
| Migrations Resolved | 40% | 57% | Major Improvements | Some | N/A |
| GERD Resolved | 50% | 80% | 49% | 87% | N/A |
| Mortality | 0.3% | 0.1% | |||
| Asthma | 90% | 80% | 90% | 82% | N/A |
| Sleep Apnea | 62% | 98% | 85% | 85% | N/A |
| Depression | Most Resolved | Most Resolved | 57% | 57% | N/A |
| Quality of Life Improved | 93% | 95% | 95% | Most | N/A |
| Common Complications | Staple Line Leaks 0.5% | Anastomotic Leaks %5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Common Side Effects | GERD, Gallstone, Bowel Movement | Band Erosion, Band Intolerance, Band Slippage | |||
| Recovery | 2 to 4 Weeks | 2 to 4 Weeks | 2 to 4 Weeks | 4 to 6 Weeks | 1 Weeks |
| Cost: Self-Pay Average | $18,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 | $25,000 | $11,500 |
| Cost w/ Renew Bariatrics | $4,099 | $5,499 | Not Offered | Not Offered, Nor Recommended | $3,499 |
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Bariatric Procedure Comparison Table:
Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Gastric Bypass Surgery | Gastric Banding Surgery | Gastric Balloon | Duodenal Switch | Gastric Stimulation |
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| Compared To: | Compared To: | Compared To: | Compared To: | Compared To: | Compared To: |
| Gastric Bypass | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Gastric Sleeve |
| Gastric Balloon | Gastric Balloon | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Balloon |
| Duodenal Switch | Duodenal Switch | Duodenal Switch | Duodenal Switch | Gastric Balloon | Duodenal Switch |
| Gastric Banding | Gastric Banding | Gastric Balloon | Gastric Banding | Gastric Banding | Gastric Bypass |
| Gastric Stimulation | Gastric Stimulation | Gastric Stimulation | Gastric Stimulation | Gastric Stimulation | Gastric Banding |