Alternative operative techniques in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity

The only effective treatment for patients with morbid obesity is surgery. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery has become quite popular in attempts to decrease the morbidity associated with laparotomy. In this article, we describe the technical details of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with three d...

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Published inJournal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 123 - 129
Main Authors Borao, F J, Thomas, T A, Steichen, F M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 01.04.2001
Subjects
Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y - methods
Gastric Bypass - methods
Gastrostomy - methods
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
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Summary:The only effective treatment for patients with morbid obesity is surgery. Laparoscopic bariatric surgery has become quite popular in attempts to decrease the morbidity associated with laparotomy. In this article, we describe the technical details of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with three different techniques for creating the 15-cc gastric pouch. These techniques avoid upper endoscopy for the transoral introduction of the 21-mm circular stapler anvil down to the gastric pouch.
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ISSN:1086-8089
1938-3797