Diabetes Surgery | Metabolic Surgery

Mechanism of action
With metabolic surgery we manage that the patient eats 5-6 times a day in small sizes, and food stops stimulating in direct form the patient's pancreas.

Indications
Type 2 Diabetes , with HbGlicA1 >7,5 and/or any medical complications in certain organs (Eyes, liver, etc.)

Technique Duration
The procedures last 120 minutes

Hospital Stay
2-3 days

Return to normal activity
10-14 days

Monitoring
Follow-ups during 2 years conducted by our medical team: Surgeon,  cirujano, endocrinologist, psychologist, nutritionist and trainer. After this, annual check.

Pros
Excellent results with available evidence and body mass loss 

Cons
Gastric bypass surgery. Any risk of medical complications has to bee analysed individually

Complications comparison
Less than without surgery. Similar to a cholecystectomy.

Grade of recommendation with available scientific evidence
High

Results
Complete removal of diabetes within 80% of cases. Partially in 10% of cases, weight loss

Videos
Cirugía de diabetes: opinión del experto

Testimonial
Trini: Mini-bypass para diabetes tipo 2

Relevant scientific publications in relation to this technique

Efectos de la cirugía metabólica (ASMBS)