Corrective Surgeries for Bariatric Procedures
Doctor Ahmed Al-Ansary offers advanced services in corrective surgeries, which aim to rectify errors or enhance outcomes that were not achieved as desired in previous bariatric surgeries, such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass. These procedures serve as effective solutions for patients who are experiencing weight issues again or did not attain the expected results from initial surgeries.
What Are Corrective Surgeries?
Corrective surgeries are surgical interventions performed on patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgeries but did not obtain the desired outcomes. Reasons may include the stomach stretching again, non-adherence to dietary guidelines, or medical issues that affected the surgery’s effectiveness.
Goals of Corrective Surgeries
- Correcting Medical Errors: Addressing any mistakes that occurred during the initial surgery, such as insufficient reduction of stomach size or issues with the stomach-to-intestine connection.
- Improving Weight Loss Results: Achieving better weight loss outcomes by modifying the previous procedure and implementing changes that ensure sustained weight loss.
- Resolving Health Complications: Treating complications the patient may have experienced after the first surgery, such as gastric reflux or stomach dilation.
Correction of Gastric Sleeve
Some patients who have undergone a gastric sleeve procedure may experience stomach re-expansion or inadequate weight loss. In such cases, Dr. Ahmed performs corrective surgery to reduce the stomach size again or modify its shape to enhance results.
Correction of Gastric Bypass
For patients who did not achieve the desired outcomes from a gastric bypass, corrective surgery can be performed. This may involve adjusting the bypass or reducing the stomach size further to enhance the procedure’s effectiveness and ensure continued weight loss.
Conversion from Gastric Sleeve to Gastric Bypass
In certain situations, converting a gastric sleeve into a gastric bypass is an ideal option for those who did not obtain satisfactory results from the sleeve procedure. This surgery can improve outcomes, especially if the patient suffers from issues like reflux or insufficient weight loss.
Treatment of Complications from Previous Surgeries
If a patient has developed health complications after the initial surgery, such as reflux or intestinal obstruction, Dr. Ahmed provides surgical solutions to correct these issues and ensure the patient’s comfort and safety.
Benefits of Corrective Surgeries
Achieving Better Weight Loss Results: Helps patients reach their health goals that were not met with the initial surgery.
Enhancing Overall Health: Treating complications contributes to improving the patient’s general health and reduces the risk of obesity-related diseases.
Resolving Reflux and Enhancing Comfort: Corrective surgeries can address reflux issues that many patients experience after bariatric procedures.
Comprehensive Postoperative Care
Dr. Ahmed is committed to providing intensive follow-up programs after corrective surgeries to prevent new issues and ensure the patient fully benefits from the procedure. Customized nutritional plans and comprehensive health guidelines are also provided to help patients maintain their results and avoid future complications.
Book Your Consultation Today
If you have previously undergone bariatric surgery without achieving the desired results, you can book a consultation with Dr. Ahmed Al-Ansary for a thorough evaluation and to explore the options available to you.