Re: A Rose by Any other Name

[Guest guest]

Cindy,

You're not clueless, it can be confusing! Basically, just like there's no

standardized CPT code for the duodenalswitch, there is also no standardized

name, so those are three names for the exact same thing, that different surgeons

use.

Anita

Pre-op in Denver

> Okay folks....I'm past worrying that I may appear dense.....and you guys out

> there are so clued in...so here goes...What is the difference between:

>

> Distal Gastric Bypass with Duodenal Switch

>

> Lateral Gastorectomy with Duodenal Switch

>

> and

>

> Biliopancreatic/Diversion with duodenal Switch

>

> I'm missing something here and I might as well ask the 'pros'....thanks

> everybody....cause it seems the more I research the more and the less I

> understand...help

>

> Cindy

[Guest guest]

Thanks Anita,

I wish I could get online more...everybody here is so great and there is so much to know....

Cindy