This type of surgery is an alternate version of BPD includes a Duodenal Switch, where a lower level of restriction is achieved with a higher degree of malabsorption. In this variation, stapling is used to create a sleeve of stomach, retaining the natural stomach outlet. The majority of the small intestine is bypassed, causing nearly complete malabsorption of food contents.
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