Laparoscopic intraoperative ERCP through a transgastric approach after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery is associated with increased incidence of gallstones and related complications [1,2]. Therefore, prophylactic cholecystectomy at the time of gastric bypass has been suggested [3].

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - February 7, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Elias Manassa, Ahmad Assalia, Ahmad Mahajna Tags: Open access, online-only case report Source Type: research