- High BMI (>50 kg/m²)
- Reduction of the stomach (final solution not reversible)
- Additional vitamin and trace element intake necessary
- Conversion to gastric bypass or other surgical methods possible
- BMI under 50 kg /m²
- Reduction of the stomach (gastric pouch) and conversion of the food passage with two suture connections (anastomoses)
- Additional intake of vitamins and trace elements necessary
- for reflux
- BMI 45-60 kg/m², also diabetes
- Reduction of the stomach (gastric pouch) and conversion of the food passage with a suture connection (anastomosis)
- Additional intake of vitamins and trace elements necessary
