Risks
What are the complications related to the surgery?
Gastric Bypass (open or laparoscopic) should be considered a major operation with many possible complications. Every precaution is taken during the surgical process in order to help to decrease the incidence of these, but they cannot be eliminated.
Early Complications Following Surgery (Perioperative):
- Death (0.5-1.5%)
- Pneumonia
- Abdominal Infection
- Heart Attack
- Leak from Bowel
- Wound Infection
- Spleen Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Bleeding
- Anastomotic Narrowing
- Pulmonary Embolus (Blood Clot)
Late Complications:
- Wound (Incisional) Hernia
- Weight Gain
- Staple line Breakdown
- Nutritional Problems
- Bowel Obstruction
- Ulcer at Anastomosis
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND) is the least invasive of the weight loss surgery but is not without it’s own risk. Every precaution is taken during the surgical process in order to help to decrease the incidence of these, but they cannot be eliminated.
Early Complications Following Surgery (Perioperative):
• Death (<0.5)
• Spleen Injury
• Pulmonary Embolus (Blood Clot)
• Perforation of the stomach/esophagus
Late Complications:
• Band Slippage
• Band Erosion
• Port site infection
