Treatments
Sleeve to gastric bypass conversion in India
Quick answer
Converting a sleeve gastrectomy to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most common revision for severe acid reflux after sleeve, and is also used for weight regain. The sleeve is reshaped into a small pouch and connected to the small intestine. Reflux symptoms often improve after conversion.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
ASMBS notes that sleeve can worsen reflux, while bypass often improves it. Conversion addresses this.
Scar tissue makes surgery more demanding.
How this approach differs
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Who needs sleeve to gastric bypass conversion
- Severe reflux after sleeve
- Weight regain after sleeve
- Barrett's changes
How it is done
- Endoscopy and reflux tests.
- Laparoscopic surgery.
- Pouch created and connected.
- Old staple lines are inspected and reinforced where needed.
- The intestine is rerouted in a Roux-en-Y pattern.
Before you travel to India
- Sleeve operation notes
- Endoscopy reports
- Plan two weeks
Recovery and flying home
- Hospital stay several days.
- Diet progression.
- Lifelong supplements.
Risks
- Leak
- Ulcer
- Deficiencies
Alternatives
- Medical reflux treatment
- SADI-S for weight regain
- Hiatal hernia repair with magnetic sphincter or fundoplication alternatives, in selected cases
Hospitals in India for sleeve to gastric bypass conversion
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- AIG Hospitals, GachibowliHyderabad
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- Continental HospitalsHyderabad
- Apollo Hospitals, Greams RoadChennai
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
Specialists
- Dr Pradeep ChowbeyMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
- Dr Vikas SinghalMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr Muffazal LakdawalaSir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital- Dr Ramen GoelWockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road
- Dr Raj PalaniappanApollo Hospitals, Greams Road
- Dr Shivaram H VAster RV Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Will my reflux go away?
Many people improve.
Is it laparoscopic?
Usually yes.
Can I lose more weight after conversion?
Some people do, but conversion for reflux mainly aims to relieve symptoms.
Sources
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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