Is the SADI / SIPS better than a Duodenal Switch

Although the two procedures are very similar, SADI is somewhat less invasive. This is because there is one intestinal reconnection rather than two as with a Duodenal Switch. This results in a much lower risk of internal hernia but unfortunately, because the procedure is new there is no long term data (>10 years) available at this time for effective comparison. Talk to your surgeon about the two options and he/she can guide you in making this choice.

How much weight can I expect to lose with a SADI / SIPS?

As a primary operation the average weight loss is 70-75% of excess weight. As a "second stage" operation after a sleeve, the average weight loss is 45-50% of excess weight.

SADI / SIPS

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This procedure has two commonly used and interchangeable names. One name is SADI which stands for Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileo Bypass. The second name is SIPS which stands for Stomach Intestinal Pylorus Sparing Surgery.

SADI/SIPS Interchangeable Names

This procedure was first described in 2007 with the goal of combining two effective mechanisms of weight loss, restriction and malabsorption while eliminating the undesirable aspects of the gastric bypass and traditional duodenal switch.