Compare surgery options
| GASTRIC SLEEVE | GASTRIC BAND | GASTRIC BYPASS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE | Restrictive | Restrictive | Restrictive & malabsorption |
| PROCEDURE | Keyhole | Keyhole | Keyhole or open |
| REVERSIBLE | No | Yes | Yes |
| OPERATING TIME | 90 Minutes | 40 Minutes | 120 minutes |
| LENGTH OF HOSPITAL STAY | 2-3 days | 1 Day | 3-4 days |
| HOW COMMON IS THE SURGERY? | About 70% of surgery* | About 25% of surgery* | About 5% of surgery* |
*Disclaimer
Please remember that medical information provided in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an educational service only. The information on this website should not be relied upon as a medical consultation. This mechanism is not designed to replace a doctor’s independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. We will do our best to provide you with information that will help you make your own health care decisions. Surgery result may vary from person to person.
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