Revisional Bariatric Surgery

Reclaiming Your Success: Expert Solutions for Weight Regain or Complications

Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool, but it is not always a permanent fix on the first try. Sometimes, the stomach pouch stretches, the body adapts, or complications like severe reflux occur. If you have had a previous weight loss surgery and are not satisfied with the results, Revisional Bariatric Surgery at Visit Plus Care offers you a "second chance."

Revisional surgery is technically demanding and requires a level of expertise far beyond primary surgery. Our specialized surgical teams in Istanbul are world-renowned for their ability to correct and enhance previous procedures.

Common Reasons for Revision

• Weight Regain: The most common reason. This often happens if the initial gastric sleeve stretches or if a bypass "stoma" (connection) widens.

• Inadequate Weight Loss: Some patients never reach their target weight due to anatomical issues or metabolic resistance.

• Medical Complications: Persistent acid reflux (GERD) after a Gastric Sleeve is a primary reason for conversion to a Gastric Bypass.

• Dumping Syndrome or Malnutrition: In rare cases, a bypass might need to be modified if the patient cannot absorb enough nutrients.

Our Revisional Solutions

1. Sleeve-to-Bypass Conversion

This is our most common revision. By converting a Gastric Sleeve into a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, we add a malabsorptive component to the existing restrictive one. This is the gold standard for curing post-sleeve reflux and restarting weight loss.

2. Re-Sleeve (Resleeve Gastrectomy)

If a previous Gastric Sleeve has dilated (stretched), our surgeons can carefully trim the stomach back to its original "sleeve" size using laparoscopic precision.

3. Mini Bypass to Classic Bypass

For patients experiencing bile reflux after a Mini Gastric Bypass, we can convert the procedure to a Roux-en-Y to redirect bile flow away from the stomach.

4. Gastric Band (Lap-Band) Removal & Conversion

Many patients who had the "Lap-Band" 10–15 years ago are now experiencing complications or weight regain. We specialize in removing the band and performing a Sleeve or Bypass in the same session (depending on tissue health).

Why Experience Matters in Revision

Revisional surgery involves dealing with scar tissue (adhesions) and altered blood supply from the first operation. This increases the risk of leaks if not handled by an expert.

• Visit Plus Care Advantage: Our surgeons utilize Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence imaging to check blood flow during surgery, ensuring the safest possible revision.

• Customized Planning: We perform a 3D-CT scan and Endoscopy for every revision patient to map out the anatomy before we ever enter the operating room.

Your VIP Experience in Turkey

Traveling for a revision requires even more care than a primary surgery. Visit Plus Care provides:

• Longer Observation: We typically extend the hospital stay for revision patients to 4 nights to ensure total stability.

• Multidisciplinary Team: Support from psychologists and dietitians to address the emotional aspect of "starting over."

• Seamless Logistics: Luxury transfers and 5-star hotel recovery in Istanbul, allowing you to focus entirely on your healing.

Don't let a "failed" surgery define your future. Whether you need a non-surgical balloon to lose those last 10kg or a complex revision to fix a previous operation, Visit Plus Care has the expertise to guide you home.