Weight Loss Revision or Conversion Surgery

Surgery for the revision or conversion of previous weight loss surgery may become necessary for a variety of reasons. This type surgery is not only extremely specialized, but also technically challenging, and must be performed by a surgeon such as Dr. Sergio Verboonen who is highly experienced in weight loss surgery.
Revision or a conversion surgery is more complex and has a greater risk for complications than the primary procedure. Dr. Sergio Verboonen performs revision or conversion surgery after extensive evaluation of the patient. The decision to operate is made on an individual basis.
Indications for Revision of the Adjustable Gastric Band or Port Component of the Band :
Infection at port or Band site
Breakage or failure of the Band system
Erosion or malfunction of the Band system
Rejection of Band System
Slipped or prolapsed band
Patient desire to remove Band System

Indications for Conversion of the Adjustable Gastric Band to a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve :
Slipped/failed Band system
Failed weight loss
Indications for Revision of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Failed weight loss & maintenance
Presence of a fistula – communication or channel between the gastric pouch & the bypassed stomach
Presence of a gastric ulcer not responsive to medical treatment
Pouch outlet stenosis or dilatation
Excessive weight loss &/or malnutrition

Indications for Conversion of the Vertical Banded Gastroplasty to a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass:
Inability to eat without nausea &/or vomiting
All of the above indications for Revision of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Please contact International Patient Facilitators to obtain more information on your preferred weight loss surgery revision options.

Sheri Burke / International Patient Facilitators / 1 800 210 5124