Say goodbye to traditional surgery! MagDi is a revolutionary, weight loss procedure that uses magnetic compression anastomosis to create a union between two parts of the small intestine without cutting, stapling, or stitching. The latest 2026 standards for bariatric care in Dubai. This revolutionary approach is designed to help individuals with obesity & associated diseases like diabetes, sleep apnoea , hypertension etc achieve significant weight loss and improve related diseases.
How Does the MagDI Procedure Work?
The process is ingenious in its simplicity and relies on the natural power of magnets to do the work that needles and staples used to do.
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Placement: You will ingest a small “distal” magnet that travels naturally into your small intestine.
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Alignment: A second “proximal” magnet is introduced via a standard gastroscopy (a simple scope through the mouth) and positioned in the duodenum.
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The Connection: These two magnets find each other and “click” together, clamping a small section of tissue between them.
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The Result: Over the next 2 – 3 weeks, the magnets compress the tissue, causing it to fuse naturally and create a new pathway for food. This bypasses a portion of the small intestine – just like a gastric bypass – but without a single stitch.
Why Choose MagDI? (Key Benefits)
Because MagDI avoids traditional surgical trauma, the benefits to the patient are significant:
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Truly Minimally Invasive: There is no cutting, stapling, or piercing of the small intestine.
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Significantly Lower Risk: By avoiding staples and stitches, we reduce the risk of common surgical complications.
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Rapid Recovery: Most patients are back in the comfort of their own homes the same day or the very next morning.
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Powerful Results: Patients experience effective weight loss and a dramatic improvement in metabolic conditions like high cholesterol and hypertension.
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Diabetes Management: This procedure is a game-changer for improving Type 2 diabetes and overall metabolic health.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for MagDI?
MagDI is a versatile solution that fits several different patient profiles:
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New Patients: Those with a BMI of 35+ looking for a safer alternative to traditional bypass or switch procedures.
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Revision Patients: If you’ve had a Sleeve Gastrectomy in the past but aren’t satisfied with your results or have hit a plateau, MagDI is an excellent non-invasive revision option.
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Metabolic Concerns: Individuals suffering from obesity-related diseases such as sleep apnea, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What exactly is MagDI?
Think of MagDI as a “magnetic bridge” for your digestion. Instead of using a needle and thread or metal staples to join parts of your intestine (like in a regular bypass), we use two small, powerful magnets. These magnets pull the tissue together so it heals into a new path naturally.
Will I have magnets inside me forever?
No! This is the best part. Once the magnets have finished creating the new path (usually after 2 to 3 weeks), they simply click together and leave your body naturally when you go to the bathroom. You won’t even feel it happen.
Does it hurt?
Because there is no cutting or piercing of your intestines, most patients feel much less pain than they would with traditional surgery. Most people in our Dubai clinic describe it as a “mild tightness” rather than sharp surgical pain.
How long is the recovery in Dubai?
Most patients are back home the same day or the next morning. Since we don’t make big cuts, you can usually get back to your normal Dubai routine—like walking in the mall or light office work—within just a few days.
Can I have MagDI if I already had a Gastric Sleeve?
Yes! Many people in Dubai choose MagDI as a “top-up” if their first weight loss surgery wasn’t enough or if they started gaining weight back. It adds the benefits of a bypass without the risks of a second major surgery.
What if I change my mind later?
Unlike a traditional bypass which is very hard to fix, MagDI is reversible. Because the original path is still there, a doctor can safely undo the magnetic connection if it’s ever needed.
Written by:
Dr. Girish Juneja, a leading bariatric surgeon in Dubai with 40+ years of experience.