Bariatric Procedures Comparison
| GASTRIC SLEEVE | GASTRIC BYPASS | DUODENAL SWITCH / SADI / SIPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency of Curing Type 2 Diabetes | 70% | 85% | 95% |
| Frequency of Curing High Blood Pressure | 60% | 60% | 75% |
| Percent of Suplus Body Weight Lost | 65% - 80% | 70%-80% | 70%-100% |
| Duration of Time Until Final Results | 12-18 Months | 12-18 Months | First 6 Months |
| Recovery Time After Procedure | 0-1 Week | 1-3 Weeks | 1 Week |
| Time Spent in Hospital | None to 1 Day | 2 Days | 1-3 Days |
| Length of Procedure | 45 Minutes | 75 Minutes | 2-3 Hours |
| Risk Level | Medium (maybe lower than gastric bypass) | Medium | Medium |
| Rapid Gastric Emptying (Dumping Syndrome) | No | Yes | No |
| Medical Devices/Hardware Remaining | No | No | No |
| How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor in the First Year? | Approximately 5 | Approximately 5 | Approximately 4 |
| How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor After the First Year? | 1 Annually | 1 Annually | 1-2 Annually |
| Is this Procedure Covered by Insurance? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| When was this Procedure First Widely Introduced to the Medical Field? | 2001 | 1968 | 1980's |
GASTRIC SLEEVE
- Frequency of Curing Type 2 Diabetes
- 70%
- Frequency of Curing High Blood Pressure
- 60%
- Percent of Suplus Body Weight Lost
- 65% - 80%
- Duration of Time Until Final Results
- 12-18 Months
- Recovery Time After Procedure
- 0-1 Week
- Time Spent in Hospital
- None to 1 Day
- Length of Procedure
- 45 Minutes
- Risk Level
- Medium (maybe lower than gastric bypass)
- Rapid Gastric Emptying (Dumping Syndrome)
- No
- Medical Devices/Hardware Remaining
- No
- How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor in the First Year?
- Approximately 5
- How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor After the First Year?
- 1 Annually
- Is this Procedure Covered by Insurance?
- Yes
- When was this Procedure First Widely Introduced to the Medical Field?
- 2001
GASTRIC BYPASS
- Frequency of Curing Type 2 Diabetes
- 85%
- Frequency of Curing High Blood Pressure
- 60%
- Percent of Suplus Body Weight Lost
- 70%-80%
- Duration of Time Until Final Results
- 12-18 Months
- Recovery Time After Procedure
- 1-3 Weeks
- Time Spent in Hospital
- 2 Days
- Length of Procedure
- 75 Minutes
- Risk Level
- Medium
- Rapid Gastric Emptying (Dumping Syndrome)
- Yes
- Medical Devices/Hardware Remaining
- No
- How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor in the First Year?
- Approximately 5
- How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor After the First Year?
- 1 Annually
- Is this Procedure Covered by Insurance?
- Yes
- When was this Procedure First Widely Introduced to the Medical Field?
- 1968
DUODENAL SWITCH / SADI / SIPS
- Frequency of Curing Type 2 Diabetes
- 95%
- Frequency of Curing High Blood Pressure
- 75%
- Percent of Suplus Body Weight Lost
- 70%-100%
- Duration of Time Until Final Results
- First 6 Months
- Recovery Time After Procedure
- 1 Week
- Time Spent in Hospital
- 1-3 Days
- Length of Procedure
- 2-3 Hours
- Risk Level
- Medium
- Rapid Gastric Emptying (Dumping Syndrome)
- No
- Medical Devices/Hardware Remaining
- No
- How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor in the First Year?
- Approximately 4
- How Many Follow Ups with your Doctor After the First Year?
- 1-2 Annually
- Is this Procedure Covered by Insurance?
- Yes
- When was this Procedure First Widely Introduced to the Medical Field?
- 1980's
