Question:
What does BPD stand for?

Of all the initials I have seen used for by-pass surgery, I am totally at a loss as to what BPD stands for.    — Janet C. (posted on June 21, 1999)

June 21, 1999
Biliopancreatic Diversion
   — Ira S.

June 21, 1999
Do you think they might have meant VBG??
   — Alyce K.

June 21, 1999
Biliopancreatic Diversion - Ira Silverman Which is what?
   — Sherrie G.

June 26, 1999
Biliopancreatic Diversion. It is the most extensive gastric bypass surgery performed. You can find out more about all the different types of surgeries by going to the following webpage. http://www.asbs.org/html/story/ch_1.html The BPD is described in Chapter 3. This page talks about all the surgeries out there even the ones no longer performed.
   — Allison Mupas