Metabolic surgery, also referred to as bariatric surgery, is a proven care option that can initiate significant weight loss and foster a shift to better health. Weight-loss surgery can be life-changing. It alters your digestive anatomy to limit how much food your body can digest or affects how your body absorbs that food. People who receive weight-loss surgery typically lose around 50% of their excess body weight.
Mayo Clinic surgeons in Minnesota have deep experience in metabolic surgery, performing hundreds of bariatric procedures each year. Our bariatric surgeons have particular expertise in repairing previously unsuccessful bariatric surgeries, as well as treating people who are severely obese. Bariatric surgery is available for adults and adolescents who meet defined criteria.
A program tailored to your needs
At Mayo Clinic, metabolic surgery and weight loss are tailored to each person. Because weight-loss surgery is only one part of treating obesity, Mayo Clinic's approach includes comprehensive care before and after surgery to enhance your overall well-being.
Each person we see benefits from a personalized treatment plan developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts. Specialists in gastroenterology, endocrinology, dietetics, psychiatry and psychology closely partner with our metabolic surgeons to treat complex conditions with precision and compassion.
Choosing Mayo Clinic for weight-loss surgery ensures surgical expertise, a personalized treatment plan and access to advanced surgical techniques with considerate care.
A full spectrum of weight-loss surgery options
Mayo Clinic offers a wide range of bariatric surgeries to treat people, including:
Mayo Clinic surgeons also have the experience and expertise to treat people with complicated medical histories. Even if you haven't qualified for metabolic surgery at other centers, we may be able to help.
Specialized care for complex needs
Mayo Clinic surgeons have the expertise to treat even those with most complex sets of conditions. They develop personalized, multidisciplinary treatment plans tailored to each person. Whenever needed, physicians from related specialties quickly collaborate to ensure comprehensive care.
If you've previously had weight-loss surgery and are no longer seeing results, you may be a candidate for revision surgery. A prior bariatric surgery may benefit from a revision if:
- Your anatomy changes, requiring a retightening of your stomach pouch.
- You experience significant return of weight gain.
- Your initial bariatric surgery never achieved optimal weight.
No matter why your previous treatment is no longer working for you, Mayo Clinic provides treatments and procedures to help restart your weight loss, including surgical and nonsurgical revisions. Our surgeons specialize in correcting issues from previous bariatric surgeries, no matter where that surgery took place.
Comprehensive treatment options
Our holistic approach ensures that we consider all aspects of your health to provide personalized care that addresses your unique needs. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, improve your overall health and enhance your quality of life. That may include advanced surgical techniques such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve, or you may be best served through nonsurgical care.
Mayo Clinic supports a comprehensive range of treatment options for weight loss, including glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP) receptor agonists, nutritional counseling, behavioral therapy, physical activity and exercise programs, medical management, and support groups.