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Houston Bariatric Surgery: Bilopancreatic Diversion

The biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD) was first performed by Dr. Scopinaro in 1979 in Italy. It is the most malabsorptive procedure approved by the FDA, leaving only 100-150 cm of small intestine left for absorption.

This operation carries the highest risk of complication and is the most technically challenging operation to perform; on the other hand, it offers the most benefit in terms of weight loss. Patients can expect to lose nearly all of their excessive weight in short order after this procedure (80-100%). Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are more likely after this procedure compared to the other weight loss surgeries, so close monitoring of vitamin levels is necessary.

What our patients are saying:

I am so happy with my decision to go to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas at the UT Specialty Surgery Center. My surgeon and his team helped me to really understand everything that was happening each step of the way. As promised, my recovery was speedy and I was back to my regular self sooner than I expected. The front office staff and nurses are A+. My surgical result was excellent and the whole experience could not have been any better.
-Don M., patient

“ I use to wake up choking and gasping for air 2-3 times a week. Thanks to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas I can now say that I am not only medication free but I am sleeping peacefully. The whole staff was great and so caring. They answered all of my questions and helped explain everything before my procedure.”
-Linda A., patient

“The physicians and staff at UT MIST were all so caring and professional. They made me feel at ease about my surgery and have helped me thru each step of it.”
-D. Treibel, patient