Laparoscopic bypass reversal for intractable nausea and vomiting using a circular stapler: a video case report

The most commonly performed bariatric procedure in the world is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) [1]. Reported complication rates after RYGB have ranged from 7% to 15% [2], and approximately 2.7% of patients have a major complication (as defined by the Clavien-Dindo scoring system) [3]. A subset of RYGB patients go on to develop complications that may necessitate reversal of the RYGB to original or normal anatomy. Some of these reported indications include malnutrition or excessive weight loss, neuroglycopenia, massive small bowel loss due to internal hernia, need for surveillance gastric endoscopy, and chronic nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain [4].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Video case report Source Type: research