Biliopancreatic Diversion
(BPD) - Weight
Loss Surgery Operation
Biliopancreatic Diversion is a malabsorptive
weight loss surgical operation during which portions of the stomach are
removed. (See Fig 1.) Other malabsorptive bariatric surgery procedures
include: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RGB), Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
and Duodenal Switch.
Figure 1. Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
The small pouch that remains is connected
directly to the final segment of the small intestine, completely bypassing
the duodenum and the jejunum. Although this procedure successfully promotes
weight loss, it is less frequently used than other types of surgery because
of the high risk for nutritional deficiencies.
This procedure is less food restrictive than
the RNY. The stomach capacity is 4-5 ounces compared with RNY of around
an ounce. There is a significant malabsorptive component which acts to
maintain weight loss long term. The patient must be closely monitored
to guard against severe nutritional deficiencies.
Advantages of Biliopancreatic Diversion
(BPD)
- Significant malabsorptive component
- Better chance of sustained weight loss
- Ability to eat larger quantities of food and still lose weight
Disadvantages of Biliopancreatic Diversion
(BPD)
- Greater chance of chronic diarrhea and
stomal ulcers
- Higher risk of micronutrient deficiencies such as vitamins and calcium
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Weight
Loss Surgery Information
How
Weight Loss Surgery Works - Morbid
Obesity - Morbid
Obesity Surgery
Treatment of Obesity
- Bariatric
Surgery Health Risks - Abdominoplasty
Gastric Banding - Gastric
Bypass - Mini
Gastric Bypass - Gastroplasty
Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass - Roux
En Y Gastric Bypass - Lap
Band Surgery
Lap Band - Lap
Band FAQs - Biliopancreatic
Diversion - Duodenal
Switch
Liposuction - Liposuction
Surgery - Superwet
Liposuction - Tumescent
Ultrasonic Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck - Mini
Tummy Tuck - Stomach
Stapling
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