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1. Roux-en-Y diversion is a surgical procedure primarily used in bariatric surgery or gastrointestinal surgeries to create a rerouting of the digestive system. Named after its creator, Swiss surgeon César Roux, the procedure involves creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and attaching it directly to the small intestine, bypassing the majority of the stomach and upper part of the small intestine.

   The aim of a Roux-en-Y diversion is to reduce the size of the stomach and restrict the amount of food that can be consumed, thereby aiding weight loss. By bypassing a significant portion of the small intestine, this procedure also limits the body's absorption of calories and nutrients.

   During the Roux-en-Y diversion, the surgeon divides the stomach vertically, sealing off the larger portion. Then, the small intestine is cut and attached to the tiny stomach pouch, creating a Y-shaped configuration. The bypassed portion of the small intestine is reattached further down the intestine, allowing digestive juices and food to mix again and continue the digestive process.

   This surgical technique is also used to treat certain gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastric bypass to manage morbid obesity or to address problems like ulcers, strictures, and tumors of the digestive tract. Roux-en-Y diversion is considered a major surgery and requires significant lifestyle changes and commitment to long-term follow-up care to ensure successful outcomes.

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