A386 How can we overcome the blind loop syndrome after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with jejunal bypass

Recent studies have shown metabolic effect of sleeve gastrectomy beyond just restriction of food intake. Although an improvement of insulin tolerance is reported after sleeve gastrectomy, it might be insufficient to treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, this operation also has a fear of blind loop syndrome. Recently, we added sleeve gastrectomy with resectional jejunal bypass as a surgical treatment option for morbid obesity patient with type 2 diabetes.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research