Mexico Bariatric Center adds SASI and intestinal bipartition surgeries

Mexico Bariatric Center said it is expanding its bariatric lineup in Tijuana and Guadalajara with two ileal metabolic procedures aimed at better weight-loss and diabetes outcomes. The center says the surgeries can improve access to advanced care at lower prices than in the U.S. and Canada.

Why it matters: - Mexico Bariatric Center is adding newer bariatric options that are designed to improve weight loss and metabolic control while reducing some of the nutritional risks tied to older bypass surgeries. - The center is also targeting patients who need revision surgery after a sleeve gastrectomy or who have severe obesity and uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. - The move highlights how medical tourism providers are competing on both surgical options and price.

What happened: - Mexico Bariatric Center® announced the formal expansion of its surgical portfolio to include Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass, or SASI-S, and Transit/Intestinal Bipartition, or IB. - The announcement was made Aug. 17, 2026, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. - Mexico Bariatric Center said the procedures are now part of its offerings for patients seeking advanced metabolic surgery.

The details: - SASI and Intestinal Bipartition are hybrid procedures that combine sleeve-like restriction with a connection to the lower small intestine, the ileum. - The center says the approach is designed to trigger early ileal gut-hormone activity, including GLP-1 and PYY. - Mexico Bariatric Center says that response can suppress appetite, improve blood sugar control and support long-term weight reduction. - The center says SASI and Intestinal Bipartition preserve the pylorus valve and keep a pathway through the duodenum. - The center says that setup can lower the risk of iron, calcium and fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies compared with traditional Roux-en-Y or classical Duodenal Switch procedures. - The center says clinical studies show SASI-S can deliver diabetes remission rates between 70% and 90% within one to two years after surgery. - The center says SASI-S uses only one anastomosis, which can reduce anesthesia time and lower risks tied to internal hernias, leaks and other operative complications. - The center says preserved natural anatomy keeps endoscopic access to the stomach and biliary tree available after surgery. - Dr. Jacqueline Osuna, lead bariatric surgeon at Mexico Bariatric Center®, said SASI and Intestinal Bipartition can offer the power of a Duodenal Switch with fewer complications, simpler anatomy and a lower risk of chronic malnutrition. - Dr. Fredy Loepz, bariatric surgeon at Mexico Bariatric Center®, said patients with super obesity may be best served by a gastric sleeve first and Intestinal Bipartition later as a safer path to ideal weight. - The center says a standard gastric sleeve typically produces 60% to 70% expected excess weight loss with low nutritional deficiency risk. - The center says Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass typically produces 70% to 80% expected excess weight loss, with a moderate to high risk of nutritional deficits. - The center says next-generation ileal surgeries can drive up to 90% expected excess weight loss while keeping nutritional risks low to moderate. - The center says SASI and Intestinal Bipartition are offered in fully accredited facilities in Tijuana and Guadalajara. - The center says all-inclusive packages start at $6,495 and include board-certified surgical fees, ICU availability, hospital stays, ground transportation, pre-op evaluations and nutritional support. - The center says similar procedures can cost more than $30,000 in the U.S. and Canada without insurance coverage. - Eligible patients include adults with a BMI of 35 or higher, patients with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and people seeking revision surgery after a previous sleeve gastrectomy. - More information is available at the company’s website or by calling (855) 768-7247.

Between the lines: - The announcement positions Mexico Bariatric Center as a lower-cost option for complex metabolic surgery, not just routine bariatric care. - The focus on ileal stimulation reflects a broader shift in bariatric surgery toward combining anatomy changes with hormone-driven metabolic effects. - The pricing message is central to the pitch, especially for patients without strong insurance coverage in North America.

What's next: - Mexico Bariatric Center is likely to market SASI and Intestinal Bipartition as options for both first-time and revision patients. - The center says it will continue offering pre-op evaluation, surgery and nutritional follow-up as part of its care packages. - Patients interested in eligibility will need clinical screening based on BMI, diabetes status and prior surgery history.