
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 | ++ | ++ |