Omega Bypass
The Omega Loop is sometimes called a mini-gastric bypass because one anastomosis (connection) is made instead of two as in the Roux-en-Y. The omega loop shrinks the stomach and connects to the small intestine. As a result, ingested food bypasses the duodenum and the first part of the small intestine. This bypass makes you feel full (satiety) faster, eats fewer calories, and leads to weight loss. The stomach is largely detached, but remains in the body and continues to produce digestive juices that aid digestion. I’m here. Because the Omega Loop requires one anastomosis instead of two, it can be performed in less time than Roux-en-Y, with fewer risks and faster recovery time.
The Omega Loop is performed laparoscopically under general anesthesia. First, in the abdomen he makes 5 small incisions (usually 5-12 mm long). Small surgical instruments are inserted through these incisions. The top of the stomach is clamped to form a narrow tube (approximately 30-50 ml in size) that will become the new, smaller stomach.
The gastric pouch is sutured to the loop of the small intestine, bypassing the duodenum and intestine for approximately 150-200 cm. After the surgery is complete, the incision is closed with sutures.
