Duodenal Switch

How does the patient benefit from a Duodenal Switch?

It works through two mechanisms:

1.- Restrictive component: reduction of gastric capacity by 75%. 2.- Malabsorptive: the exclusion of the duodenum and the proximal jejunum from the transit of nutrients prevents the secretion of a signal that promotes insulin resistance that leads to a Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It stops absorbing a significant amount of fat.

Complications of Duodenal Switch When presented, these are correlated to the BMI of each patient, being up to 24% in patients with a BMI greater than 50 and 14% in patients with a BMI lower than 50. Whether they are early or late complications, most of them are metabolic in nature and easily controlled, achieving a good satisfaction index, with a mortality rate not higher than 1.5%.

Early complications:
- Post-incisional hernia: less than 5%
- Intrabdominal abscess: 6.8%
- Intrabdominal bleeding 2.4%
- Leakage: between 1.6-1.9%
- Stenosis: 1.5%

Late Complications
– Las derivadas de la malabsorción nutricional.

Postoperative Diet - Nutrition Duodenal Switch
The oral intake begins 24 hours postoperatively, if there was no evidence of leakage in the study of contrast medium. The diet is similar to a Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass regimen: four stages for six weeks, with a progressive volume from 30 cc to reach 150 cc, without changing the quality of the food. The patient will start with clear non-caloric drinks, decaffeinated and non-carbonated liquids (three days). Progressing to full liquids for 14 days. This diet contains high biological value proteins (25-30 gr.). The third phase contains soft foods or purees (crushed food) for the following three weeks: 90 cc to 120 cc, five to seven times a day and a protein goal of 60 grams. And the last stage is conformed with three small meals and two or three snacks; solids, fats and low sugars are prohibited. The following nutritional supplements should be taken: iron 300 mg, calcium 500 mg, vitamin D 50,000 Ud, vitamin A 20,000 Ud and a multivitamin daily.
Empezamos con bebidas claras no calóricas, líquidos descafeinados y no carbonatados (tres días). Entonces progresamos a líquidos completos durante catorce días. Esta dieta contiene proteínas de alto valor biológico (25-30 g). A continuación, pasamos a la tercera fase, puré o suave (alimentos triturados), para las tres próximas semanas: 90cc a 120 cc, cinco a siete veces al día y una meta de proteína de 60 gramos. Y la última etapa con tres comidas pequeñas y dos o tres bocados que no sean sólidos, ni contengan grasas o azúcares bajas.
Se deben de tomar los siguientes suplementos nutricionales: hierro 300 mg, calcio 500 mg, vitamina D 50.000 Ud, vitamina A 20.000 Ud y un multivitamínico diariamente.

Nutrients’ Control and Monitoring
Nutrients should be evaluated every 3 months during the first year:
- Blood proteins.
- Calcium metabolism: calcium, vitamin D, and PTH.
- Hematological evaluation: hemoglobin, serum iron, ferritin, folic acid, vitamin B12.
- Liver function: ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatases and bilirubin.
- Liposoluble vitamins: A, E and K.

Quality of life after a Duodenal Switch
95% of the patients who underwent Duodenal Switch surgery feel very satisfied, since they significantly improve activities of their daily life such as: personal acceptance in their social life, personal hygiene, walking, climbing stairs, self-confidence, marital and sexual relationship, as well as a very remarkable improvement in areas such as a change of appetite, vomiting, abdominal problems, the type and characteristics of the stools.

Price Conditions
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
• 2 hospital nights.
• Medical fees.
• Medicines inside the hospital.
• Nutrition consultation after surgery (1 and 2 of nutrition and / or one month of follow-up).
• Psychological assessment + 1 consultation (stage 1 and 2 of Psychology) / or one month of follow-up.
• Stay of a companion in the facilities of the hospital.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: • Transportation.
• Flights.
• Hotel.
• Extra charges due to complications or extra non-standard tests additional to the package offered.
• An additional charge applies to patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 50, which is considered high risk.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT OF THE SURGERY:
Once your appointment for surgery is confirmed, the hospital will require an initial refundable deposit to reserve the date suggested by you and the balance will be reimbursed.

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Restrictions:
* Previous approved surgeries.
*Previo depósito requerido para confirmar la cirugía.