Types of Bariatric Surgery: Which Weight Loss Procedure Is Right for You?

Posted on: 08-Jun-2025

Types of Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve, Bypass, and SIPS Explained

At University of Chicago | AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital, we offer the most advanced surgical weight loss options available—led by Dr. Jihad Kudsi, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery. Whether you’re in Naperville, Oak Brook, Western Springs, or anywhere in Chicago’s western suburbs, we’ll help you choose the procedure that’s safest and most effective for your long-term health.

Here’s a breakdown of the top 3 bariatric surgeries we offer—and how they work.

🔹 1. Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)

What It Is:
This procedure removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube or “sleeve.” It restricts how much you can eat and significantly reduces hunger hormones.

Benefits:

Simpler procedure with fewer long-term risks
No intestinal rerouting
Shorter operative time and recovery
Can be converted to bypass or SIPS if needed later

Ideal For:
Patients seeking strong weight loss results with fewer nutritional risks than bypass.

🔹 2. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

What It Is:
The stomach is divided into a small pouch, and part of the small intestine is bypassed. This creates both restriction and malabsorption, while also changing gut hormones.

Benefits:

Strong impact on diabetes and metabolic conditions
Helps reduce acid reflux (GERD)
Proven long-term success

Ideal For:
Patients with severe obesity, Type 2 diabetes, or chronic reflux.

🔹 3. SIPS (SADI-S – Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass)

What It Is:
A newer, advanced option that combines sleeve gastrectomy with a simplified intestinal bypass. It preserves the pylorus (the valve that controls stomach emptying), reducing the risk of dumping syndrome.

Benefits:

Highest weight loss and diabetes remission rates
Lower complication rate than traditional duodenal switch
Often used as a revision for sleeve failures

Ideal For:
Patients with poorly controlled diabetes or those needing a more powerful metabolic tool.

Which Bariatric Surgery Is Best for You?

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. At UChicago | AdventHealth LaGrange, we take the time to evaluate:

Your health conditions (e.g., diabetes, GERD)
Your BMI and weight history
Your preferences and lifestyle
Whether you’ve had previous surgeries

Why Choose Dr. Kudsi in LaGrange?

Double board-certified in Surgery and Obesity Medicine
Fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at a leading Chicago-area hospital
Offers robotic and laparoscopic optionsfor faster recovery and better outcomes

Live in Naperville, Oak Brook, or Western Suburbs?
Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Kudsi today and find out which type of bariatric surgery is right for your journey.