The Importance of the Biliopancreatic Limb Length in Gastric Bypass: A Systematic Review

Gastric bypass was first described in 1967 [1], and since then has undergone multiple changes. To date, in its current and standard form with a gastric pouch of 25 to 30 cm3, a biliopancreatic limb of 30-50 cm, and an alimentary limb of 150 cm, this procedure is considered as one of the most efficient and long lasting surgical treatment modalities for obesity [2,3]. In 1995 Pories et al. first established the link between gastric bypass and diabetes remission, due to hormonal changes, which is often found in bypass patients independent of weight loss [4,5].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original articles Source Type: research