Rare case of concurrent intussusception and volvulus after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity

Comparison of roux-en-y gastric bypass techniques with and without distal gastric plication in patients with morbid obesity

Spontaneous reduction of intussusception in gastric bypass patient: A case report and review of literature

With worsening obesity epidemic, it has become an international health issue increasing not only morbidity and mortality, but also health care costs while decreasing the quality of life in general. Bariatric surgery has become a significant treatment for morbid obesity and patients with obesity who suffers from multiple medical comorbidities. Among the risks that bariatric surgery carries, intu...

Cost-effectiveness of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Patients with Morbid Obesity: A Systematic Review

Cost-effectiveness of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Patients with Morbid Obesity: A Systematic Review Talebianpour Hamid1, Shahab Alizadeh2*   1. Ph.D. Student, School of Public Health, Department of Management Sciences and Health Economics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2. Ph.D. Student, Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetic...

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 ...

Evaluation of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for people with morbid obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Prevalence of obesity in the world, in both developed and developing countries, is growing rapidly. Bariatric surgery is now accepted as the treatment for morbid obesity. Objective: This study compares laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy's effectiveness (LSG) with the most common bariatric surgery, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y (LRYGB) gastric bypass.   Methods: A systematic review ...