In the gastric sleeve, a portion of the stomach is removed. But in bypass surgery, the small bowel is redirected towards a gastric pouch.
Weight loss with a sleeve gastrectomy usually takes longer than with a gastric bypass. Let’s see the difference:[33]Gastric Bypass Vs Gastric Sleeve
Difference Between Gastric Bypass & Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve
Gastric Bypass Gastric Sleeve
More successful WL outcome Less successful WL outcome
Fast & more weight loss Slow & less weight loss
Most common (46% of all bariatric procedures) Next common (40% of all procedures)
More effective in reducing comorbidities (HTN, dyslipidemia) Less effective in reducing comorbidities (HTN, dyslipidemia)
More early & late surgical complications, micronutrient deficiencies Less early & late surgical complications, micronutrient deficiencies