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Mini – Gastric Bypass Surgery in Puerto Vallarta

Mini gastric bypass surgery is a type of gastric bypass surgery which was developed by Dr. Robert Rutledge, a professor of surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. This surgery is done through laparoscopic procedure. It aims at helping patient to lose weight through reducing the food intake requirements and absorption of calories by the body.

Since, Mexico has a large pool of highly qualified and well trained surgeons and quality treatment is available at low costs, opting for a mini bypass surgery in Puerto Vallarta would be a wise decision.

Procedure

The procedure is slightly different from that of a gastric bypass surgery. Unlike bypass surgery, the stomach is not divided in to two parts instead it is stapled on the less curved side to form a tube. This tube is then directly attached to small intestine. The procedure is less cumbersome and involves lesser alteration of intestine as compared to a full-fledged bypass surgery.

Pros

Some of the benefits of mini-bypass surgery to patients are: 1) the surgery is laparoscopically done, so is less painful for the patient 2) Less cumbersome surgical procedure 3) surgery can be completed within an hour’s time. 4) Speedy recovery 5) patient needs to stay in the hospital for shorter period 5) it can be easily reversed or revised 6) it is less risky as compared to bypass surgery.

Cons

Some of the risks that relate to this surgery are: blood clotting, leakage at the point of connection between stomach and small intestine, reaction to medicines and bile reflux.

Considerations

Patients with BMI above 35 can be considered for this surgery. Strong commitment on the part of the patient is required to make surgery a success. Patients must switch to a healthier life style and follow the diet as prescribed by the doctor strictly.

Reason for opting for Mini- Gastric Bypass Surgery in Puerto Vallarta

There are a number of factors depending on which patients can opt for mini-gastric bypass surgery in Puerto Vallarta. Some of these factors are: 1) no waiting lines for getting medically treated 2) highly qualified and well trained bariatric surgeons 3) Quality medical treatment is provided at low costs. Cost are quite low comparing specifically to U.S and Canada 4) Modern technology and latest medical equipments are used 5) State of the art hospitals equipped with modern infrastructural facilities 6) English speaking hospital staff to enable easy communication with medical tourists.

Tourism in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is one of the Mexican cities which is most visited by the tourists. There are numerous attractions for tourists in the city. Some of the most famous tourist attractions are:  Banderas Bay, Vallarta Botanical Gardens, Vallarta beaches, traditional Mexican bullfighting at the Plaza de Toros and jungle and eco tours.

So, patients going for mini-gastric bypass surgery in Puerto Vallarta can also include a visit to these places in their itinerary.

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