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Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) Explained: A Complete Patient Guide
TORe tightens a dilated gastric bypass outlet (GJA) to restore restriction, reduce hunger, and help reverse weight regain — without surgery. This guide explains how TORe works, who it’s for, results, risks, and recovery.

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TORe is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that reduces the size of the gastric bypass outlet (GJA) back to 8–12 mm. It restores restriction, improves fullness, and reverses weight regain with a low complication rate.
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TORe reduces outlet diameter, slows gastric emptying, increases fullness, and restores the restrictive component of gastric bypass.
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Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, MD, FACS, DABOM
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Nestor de la Cruz‑Muñoz, MD, FACS, DABOM
Dr. Nestor de la Cruz‑Muñoz is a nationally recognized bariatric, metabolic, and foregut surgeon with more than 20 years of experience treating complex obesity‑related and gastrointestinal conditions. He serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital and has held academic appointments as a Professor of Surgery at a major university‑based medical center.
Dr. de la Cruz‑Muñoz specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, metabolic disease management, and comprehensive long‑term patient care. His work integrates clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a commitment to evidence‑based medicine. He has trained surgeons across the country, contributed to national guidelines, and is widely regarded for his outcomes, innovation, and patient‑centered approach.
Patients choose Dr. de la Cruz‑Muñoz for his combination of surgical excellence, metabolic expertise, and lifelong dedication to improving patient health through compassionate, high‑quality care.
Dr. de la Cruz‑Muñoz specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, metabolic disease management, and comprehensive long‑term patient care. His work integrates clinical expertise, academic leadership, and a commitment to evidence‑based medicine. He has trained surgeons across the country, contributed to national guidelines, and is widely regarded for his outcomes, innovation, and patient‑centered approach.
Patients choose Dr. de la Cruz‑Muñoz for his combination of surgical excellence, metabolic expertise, and lifelong dedication to improving patient health through compassionate, high‑quality care.










