Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)

Mayo Clinic's approach

Teamwork

A team of medical experts, including endocrinologists, surgeons, dietitians and psychologists, helps identify candidates who could most benefit from weight-loss surgery. This team works intensively with you before and after your procedure to help achieve a long-lasting result. In some cases, follow-up care can be conducted by your hometown healthcare team, working closely with the Mayo team.

Bariatric expertise

The Mayo Clinic team has a combined experience of more than 75 years of caring for people undergoing bariatric surgery.

Minimally invasive approach

Mayo Clinic uses minimally invasive techniques for weight-loss surgery whenever possible. This approach offers smaller incisions, less pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.

Comprehensive, holistic care

In addition to your weight-loss surgery, you may receive treatment from other Mayo Clinic specialists, including those in nutrition therapy, behavior modification and pharmacotherapy. For out-of-state patients, we offer efficient, condensed scheduling. We will work with providers in your area to meet your needs.

Expertise and rankings

Experience

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is considered to be the most complex weight-loss surgery, with the greatest risk of complications. Mayo Clinic surgeons have extensive experience with this type of weight-loss procedure. Between all three Mayo Clinic locations, more than 100 BPD/DS surgeries are performed each year.

Complex cases

Mayo Clinic surgeons specialize in repairing issues resulting from previous weight-loss surgery. They also have experience performing weight-loss surgery in patients with complicated medical histories who may not qualify for surgery at other institutions.

Nationally recognized expertise

All three Mayo Clinic locations are accredited by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a comprehensive center with adolescent qualifications — the highest level of accreditation in bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery accreditation promotes standard benchmarks and supports continuous quality improvement.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report. In U.S. News & World Report’s regional analysis, Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota and No. 1 in the five-state Upper Midwest region, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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