What is a Mini-Gastric Bypass?

It is a surgical procedure for persons with morbid obesity and a corporal mass greater than 35 kilograms per square meter.  It is not an aesthetic but a functional surgery and for this reason the patient must undergo medical checks prior to the operation.

Who is eligible for this surgery?

This surgery is recommended for:

• Persons between 18 and 60 years old.
• People who have a history of failures with other medical treatments.
• Those who have morbid obesity, a corporal mass greater than 35 kilograms per square meter.

Surgery Benefits

These types of surgical procedures show the following results:

• They reduce other diseases related to overweight: diabetes, arterial hypertension, dislipidemias, articulation problems, sexual dysfunction and psychiatric problems.
• Reduced surgical risks.
• A short duration.
• Reduced amount of pain after surgery.
• 95% of the patients never make it to the Intensive Care Unit. 
• Sick leave for one week.
• It is easily reversible or modifiable.
• Reduces appetite for sweets or food with a high fat content.
• Normal physical activity.
• Recovery of sexual activity and self esteem. 

Human Resources

Bariatric surgery is handled by a human group of highly qualified specialists, trained and educated in prestigious universities throughout the world. For example:

Dr. Juan Carlos del Castillo

General surgeon from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (National University of Colombia).  Bariatric Surgery:  Center for Excellence – Laparoscopic Surgery for Obesity (U SA). 

Dr. Álvaro Velásquez

General surgeon from Universidad del Rosario (Rosario University).  Endoscope Specialist from Saint Marks Hospital - London.

Dr. Jorge Franco

Physician specialized in General Surgery from Universidad del Valle, with a specialty in Health Management from Universidad Icesii and  Professor at  Universidad del  Valle and Medical Director of the Clínica Nuestra Señora de los Remedios.

 *In some special cases, the group of specialists will study a medical recommendation to perform other surgical techniques for morbid obesity, such as:  a gastric sleeve or a stomach reduction or the traditional bypass.

Infrastructure and technology

Surgical services are composed of eight surgical wards equipped with state of the art technology, in addition to special stretchers to handle obese patients.

It also has a modern laparoscope unit with lenses of various dimensions.  Laparoscope towers themselves are also equipped with all the instruments required for these types of surgeries.

User benefits