Duodenal Switch Surgery

If you’re exploring your bariatric surgery options, a duodenal switch (DS) could be a major contender. This procedure has been around for over 20 years and is considered the most effective weight loss surgery for improving type II diabetes, with an impressive 98 percent cure rate. DS surgery also results in more weight loss on average than any other bariatric procedure. Learn more about the duodenal switch to determine if it could be the right option for you. How Duodenal Switch Surgery Works The duodenal switch combines two weight loss techniques: restriction and malabsorption. First, the surgeon removes about two-thirds