Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Dublin
At Blackrock WeightCare we perform Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system.
At Blackrock WeightCare we perform Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system.
Expected excess weight loss:
70%
Average procedure time:
60 – 100 minutes
Average length of hospital stay:
2 nights post-surgery
Average recovery time:
2 weeks
Your surgeon might recommend Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery to you depending on your Body Mass Index (BMI) and other factors. When you come for your consultation at Blackrock WeightCare, we will discuss your options with you.
Occasionally, individuals who have extremely high BMIs or significant medical comorbidities may not be suitable for gastric bypass surgery as it requires general anaesthesia. In these cases we may suggest alternative weight loss solutions, such as a course of medication or the placement of a gastric balloon to reduce weight and risks before surgery.
At Blackrock WeightCare we perform Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery using minimally invasive robotic surgery using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery platform.
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery has been around for many years and is regarded as the gold standard weight loss surgery.
During Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is divided to create a small pouch – roughly the size of an egg. Then, an opening is created between the stomach and small intestine. The surgeon then creates a second connection between the limbs of the small intestine. Food enters the small gastric pouch and then bypasses a section of the small intestine that absorbs calories and nutrients.
This means that your stomach is smaller, making you feel fuller than before. However, your body also absorbs fewer calories and nutrients, so you are required to take vitamin and mineral supplements after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
You can expect to lose around 70% of your excess body weight within 12 to 18 months of your surgery. If you have severe acid reflux, Roux-en-Y surgery is a great surgical option as it provides weight loss and cures acid reflux. Many of the medical conditions associated with obesity will either completely resolve or greatly improve after bypass surgery.
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Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric/weight loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach and changes how food passes through the digestive system. A small stomach pouch is created and connected to the small intestine, allowing food to bypass part of the digestive tract.
Gastric bypass works in two ways. The stomach pouch is much smaller, which means patients feel full sooner. At the same time, part of the small intestine is bypassed, meaning the body absorbs fewer calories from food.
Patients can expect to lose around 70% of their excess body weight within 12 to 18 months after gastric bypass surgery.
A robotic gastric bypass typically takes between 45 and 60 minutes depending on the individual case.
Most patients stay in hospital for one or two nights after surgery while the team monitors recovery.
The average recovery time after gastric bypass surgery is around two weeks, although this can vary depending on the individual.
At Blackrock WeightCare, Roux-en-Y gastric and one anastomosis bypass surgery is performed using the da Vinci Xi or DV5 robotic surgical system, allowing a minimally invasive approach.
Yes. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is often a good option for patients with severe acid reflux, as it can help both with weight loss and reflux symptoms
Yes. Because the surgery reduces nutrient absorption, patients are required to take vitamin and mineral supplements after gastric bypass surgery.
Both procedures are types of bariatric surgery used to support weight loss. Gastric sleeve surgery reduces the size of the stomach, while gastric bypass surgery also changes how food passes through the digestive system, which can provide additional metabolic benefits for some patients.
Yes. Patients follow a structured dietary plan after surgery, starting with liquids and gradually progressing to soft foods and then regular meals. Long-term dietary guidance is an important part of successful weight loss after gastric bypass.
Gastric bypass surgery has strong metabolic effects and can significantly improve type 2 diabetes in many patients. Improvements are often seen soon after surgery.
Patients receive structured follow-up care after surgery, including support from the multidisciplinary team at Blackrock WeightCare. This may include medical reviews, nutritional guidance and long-term monitoring.
Having gastric bypass surgery in Dublin allows patients to access experienced bariatric surgeons, advanced surgical techniques and ongoing follow-up care within Ireland.
The first step is making an enquiry with the bariatric surgery team at Blackrock WeightCare, where your medical history, weight loss goals and treatment options will be discussed before any decision about surgery is made.
Gastric bypass surgery is available at Blackrock WeightCare in Dublin, where procedures are performed using minimally invasive robotic surgery and supported by a structured aftercare programme.
Gastric bypass surgery at Blackrock WeightCare is performed by Mr William Robb, an experienced bariatric surgeon specialising in weight loss surgery including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and SADI-S.
In many cases, gastric bypass surgery is covered by private health insurance in Ireland, depending on the policy and medical eligibility criteria. Patients insured with Vhi, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Level Health or Garda Medical Aid may be eligible for cover.
Our team can assist you in checking your insurance cover. You can check your cover here.
