The anti-obesity diverter structure includes a laminate structure having
papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied surfaces. The laminate structure is
sized to fit longitudinally within a duodenum such that a transverse
clearance is provided between the papilla-supplied surface and papilla of
Vater. The laminate structure is secured within the duodenum to define
papilla-supplied and pylorus-supplied lumens therein. The
papilla-supplied lumen receives the digestive fluid from the papilla of
Vater, and provides a conduit for the digestive fluid therein. The
pylorus-supplied lumen receives the chyme from the pylorus and provides a
conduit for the chyme therein. The laminate structure is impervious or
semi-permeable to the chyme and digestive fluid.