If you have already undergone a form of bariatric surgery and had complications or did not successfully lose weight, revisional bariatric surgery might be an option for you.
Revisional weight loss surgery is beneficial for correcting complications from a previous weight loss procedure or for enhancing weight loss results.
Typically, surgeons can perform revision procedures laparoscopically. You may need to have open surgery if your prior bariatric surgery caused extensive scarring.
At UPMC Bariatric Services, we will carefully evaluate you before considering revisional bariatric surgery for inadequate weight loss.
This evaluation typically involves:
Revision surgery carries increased risks, such as the potential for bleeding, especially if you have scarring from your original bariatric procedure.
Your bariatric surgeon will review all potential risks and complications with you prior to revision surgery.
Recovery time for bariatric revision surgery is about two weeks, if the procedure is performed laparoscopically.
