A Simple Technique for Jejunojejunal Revision in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in morbidly obese adolescents.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Obesity has contributed significantly to morbidity and premature deaths in the adolescent population. Because many patients do not respond to dietary modification, exercise regimens, or pharmacologic treatment, weight reduction surgery has become a viable alternative, although the morbidity of conventional gastric bypass has tempered enthusiasm for this approach. Experience w...

Internal hernias after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic gastric bypass (Lap-RYGB) is an increasingly common procedure performed for severe obesity. Internal hernias are a potential problem associated with Lap-RYGB, and little is known about the clinical presentation and the diagnostic accuracy of this potentially serious complication. METHODS A retrospective review of 1,000 retrocolic Lap-RYGB was performed to identify thos...

Bowel obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

BACKGROUND Bowel obstruction has been frequently reported after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP). The aim of this study was to review our experience with bowel obstruction following LRYGBP, specifically examining its etiology and management and to strategize maneuvers to minimize this complication. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 9 patients who developed postop...

Small Bowel Obstruction After Laparoscopic Roux – En - Y Gastric Bypass

Complications of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Despite the well-documented safety of laparoscopic RYGB, several short-term and long-term complications, with varying degrees of morbidity and mortality risk, are known to occur. Bariatric surgeons, all too familiar with these complications, should be knowledgeable in risk-reduction strategies to minimize the incidence of complication occurrence and recurrence. Bariatric and nonbariatric surgeo...