Which Procedure?
| Attribute | Gastric Band | Gastric Bypass | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Biliopancreatic Diversion |
| Weight Loss | ||||
| Short term | ++ | +++ | ++ | +++ |
| Medium term | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ |
| Long term | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ |
| Safe | +++ | ++ | ++ | + |
| Durable | ++ | ++ | ++ | +++ |
| Side effects | ++ | ++ | + | ++ |
| Reversible easily | Yes | No | No | No |
| Minimally invasive | +++ | ++ | ++ | + |
| Acid reflux control | ++ | +++ | Variable | + |
| Controllable/adjustable | Yes | No | No | No |
| Long-term revision rate | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Requires follow-up | +++ | ++ | ++ | ++ |
| Attribute | Gastric Band | Gastric Bypass |
| Weight Loss | ||
| Short term | ++ | +++ |
| Medium term | ++ | ++ |
| Long term | ++ | ++ |
| Safe | +++ | ++ |
| Durable | ++ | ++ |
| Side effects | ++ | ++ |
| Reversible easily | Yes | No |
| Minimally invasive | +++ | ++ |
| Acid reflux control | ++ | +++ |
| Controllable/ adjustable | Yes | No |
| Long-term revision rate | High | Low |
| Requires follow-up | +++ | ++ |
| Attribute | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Biliopancreatic Diversion |
| Weight Loss | ||
| Short term | ++ | +++ |
| Medium term | ++ | +++ |
| Long term | ++ | +++ |
| Safe | ++ | + |
| Durable | ++ | +++ |
| Side effects | + | ++ |
| Reversible easily | No | No |
| Minimally invasive | ++ | + |
| Acid reflux control | Variable | + |
| Controllable/ adjustable | No | No |
| Long-term revision rate | Low | Low |
| Requires follow-up | ++ | ++ |