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Revision Surgery
Revision surgery is applied to patients who have weight loss problems after bariatric surgery. The problem of losing weight usually develops as a result of the patient not following the exercise and diet program. The patient's suitability for revision surgery is checked by performing detailed examinations and tests. It is determined whether there is a situation that prevents weight loss. The doctor determines a revision surgery according to the obesity surgery of the patient. The surgical technique can be changed if the patient has stomach ailments.
In Which Situations Is Revision Surgery Performed?
Revision surgery is applied to people who are unable to lose weight after gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, or who start to gain weight again after a short time. A second operation may be needed to eliminate technical errors arising from the first operation. This surgery is considered unsuccessful when less than 50% of the excess weight is lost at the end of 18 months after obesity surgery The most appropriate revision surgery is determined according to the operation and health status of the person.