Bariatric Revision Surgery

Re-operating to restore results after bariatric surgery

Bariatric revision surgery is performed when a primary procedure such as gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass has produced insufficient weight loss, significant weight regain or procedural complications — converting or revising the original surgery to restore or improve outcomes.

Revision bariatric surgery is more technically complex than primary procedures and requires a comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment to identify the cause of failure, confirm the most appropriate revision approach and prepare the patient for a successful outcome.

Key Benefits

Restores weight loss after regain from the original procedure
Addresses mechanical complications (band slippage, pouch dilation)
Converts less effective procedures to more powerful options
Improves unresolved metabolic conditions

Is This Treatment Right For You?

Patients with significant weight regain after primary bariatric surgery
Those with mechanical complications from gastric band or bypass
Patients who achieved less than expected weight loss from their original procedure

What to Expect

Comprehensive Review

Prior surgical records, current anatomy (endoscopy/imaging) and BMI are assessed.

Cause Identification

Whether failure is anatomical, behavioural or metabolic is established.

Revision Planning

The most appropriate revision — conversion, re-sleeve, pouch reduction or bypass — is planned.

Revision Surgery

The laparoscopic procedure is performed by our experienced bariatric team.

Recovery & Aftercare

Comparable to primary bariatric surgery; recovery 3–6 weeks depending on the complexity of the revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is revision surgery riskier than primary bariatric surgery?

Yes — the presence of scar tissue from prior surgery increases technical complexity; our team's experience in revision procedures minimises this risk.

Can a gastric band be converted to a sleeve or bypass?

Yes — band-to-sleeve and band-to-bypass conversions are among the most commonly performed revision procedures.