Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) FAQ
Southern Oregon Bariatric Center does not perform the BPD. This information is offered for educational purposes.
How does a biliopancreatic diversion work to help me lose weight?
How effective is biliopancreatic diversion?
What type of risks are associated with the surgery?
How does a biliopancreatic diversion work to help me lose weight?
A biliopancreatic diversion changes the normal process of digestion by making the stomach smaller and allowing food to bypass part of the small intestine so that you absorb fewer calories.
How effective is biliopancreatic diversion?
Biliopancreatic diversion surgeries are very effective. Most people lose 75% to 80% of their excess weight (the weight above what is considered healthy) and maintain their new weight.
What type of risks are associated with the surgery?
As with all surgeries for weight loss risks include an infection in the incision, a leak from the stomach into the abdominal cavity or where the intestine is connected (resulting in an infection called peritonitis), and a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism). About one-third of all people having surgery for obesity develop problems related to poor nutrition, such as anemia or osteoporosis. This procedure is associated with much higher risks for malnutrition. It is for these reasons that we do not perform this procedure.
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