What are your options for gastric bypass revision?

Gastric bypass revisions depend on the problems the patient faces and the original surgery, but one option is endoscopy to treat complications of the original procedure, according to UCLA Health. Other options include further procedures to stop weight regain or further enhance weight loss.

Patients who experience weight regain after the initial weight loss procedure often benefit from endoscopic pouch revision. The revision reduces the size of the pouch with minimal risks and no incision, indicates UCLA Health. Laparoscopic distal Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces the patient’s ability to absorb calories and is helpful for patients who regain weight after an initial loss.