903 novel laparo-endoscopic hybrid procedure to treat a disconnected roux limb after bariatric surgery
Obesity is a worldwide pandemic and bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment modality. Despite its satisfactory clinical results, some patients regain part of their lost weight. Traditionally, revisional surgery to reduce the gastrojejunal anastomosis (GJA) is offered to these patients. However, revisional procedures carry a higher complication rate than primary bariatric surgeries including fistulas and dehiscence with incidences ranging from 1 to 8.3% after laparoscopic RYGB. The diagnosis and treatment of bariatric surgery leaks are challenging due to nonspecific clinical and laboratory findings.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Newton Teixeira, Diogo T. de Moura, Manoel Galvao Neto, Flaubert M. Sena, M ário Victor Faria Nogueira, Christopher C. Thompson Tags: Oral abstract Source Type: research
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