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Robot Assisted Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 30, 2025.

What do I need to know about robot assisted roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)?

Robot assisted RYGB is a type of weight loss surgery. The surgery is done with a machine that is controlled by your surgeon. The machine has mechanical arms that use small tools to help perform the surgery. The surgery makes your stomach permanently smaller. Food will bypass (go around) the rest of the stomach and move directly into the small intestine. You will feel full faster and have a decreased desire for food.

What do I need to know before I have robot assisted RYGB?

How do I prepare for surgery?

What will happen during surgery?

What should I expect after robot assisted RYGB?

What are the risks of robot assisted RYGB?

You may bleed more than expected or develop an infection. Organs near the surgery area may be damaged. During surgery, you may need 1 large incision instead of several small incisions. A leak may develop along the staple line where it is holding the stomach pouch closed. A leak may also develop at the small intestine connection point. A leak can cause a severe infection.

The new connections in your stomach and intestines may form scars or narrowed areas. A loop of intestine may get trapped and cause bowel blockage. You may have nausea, vomiting, heartburn, or develop gallstones. You may not lose as much weight as you expect. You may develop a life-threatening blood clot. You may develop a vitamin deficiency, anemia, or nerve damage.

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