Mechanical colon obstruction due to the alimentary limb after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a case report

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

Biliopancreatic limb obstruction after laparoscopic Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass: a rare and potentially fatal condition

Biliopancreatic limb obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a challenging diagnosis as the symptoms are very nonspecific. CT scan is the optimal study for evaluation. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: limb length and weight loss.

BACKGROUND Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgical technique widely used in the treatment of obesity. It is unclear, however, if the length of the biliopancreatic and alimentary limb interferes with the magnitude of weight loss. AIM To evaluate if the length of these limbs is related to the percentage of weight loss one year after surgery. METHOD One hundred and twenty obese people underwent...

Gastric cancer after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures for morbid obesity. Several complications that may develop in the short- and long-term have been reported. We present a patient who presented with cancer in the bypassed stomach 8 years after RYGBP. Although the development of this lesion is rare and only a few cases have been reported, there are aspects ...