What is it?

Revision and conversion surgery addresses recurrent weight gain, suboptimal weight loss, or long-term deficiencies. These procedures are technically demanding and require an experienced team and comprehensive evaluation.

Typical patient profiles

Patients with gastric bands causing discomfort or complications (erosion, slippage, etc.).
Recurrent weight gain or suboptimal weight loss after previous sleeve or band.
Severe reflux following sleeve gastrectomy.

Treatment considerations

After gastric band: Slippage, erosion, or reflux often necessitate removal; isolated removal usually leads to recurrent weight gain.
After sleeve:
- Recurrent weight gain: May benefit from re-sleeve or conversion to SADI-S.
- Reflux: Conversion to gastric bypass relieves symptoms and may enhance further loss.

Our approach

Not every patient benefits from another operation. We provide an evidence-based opinion and, when surgery is indicated, apply 25 years of experience in complex reoperations. Each case is evaluated individually and collaboratively.