Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the "Megaobese".
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2003
Abstract
HYPOTHESIS: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a safe and effective procedure in patients with a body mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) of 70 or greater.
DESIGN: A retrospective analysis of patients with a BMI of 70 or greater who underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass by a single surgeon.
SETTING: A university-affiliated community hospital in Allentown, Pa.
PATIENTS: A nonconsecutive series of 9 patients with a BMI of 70 or greater who met traditional criteria for a bariatric procedure.
INTERVENTION: Laparoscopic approach to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with stapled anastomoses.
RESULTS: Patient medical records were reviewed for length of stay, complications, operative time, comorbidities, and weight loss. Seven patients were women and 2 were men. Comorbidities included dyspnea on exertion, peripheral edema, arthritis, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, hypothyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and heart disease. Eight of 9 procedures were successfully completed laparoscopically. One patient was converted to an open procedure. One patient developed a marginal ulcer postoperatively. No other complications occurred. Operative time ranged from 122 to 330 minutes (mean, 203 minutes). Length of stay averaged 1.2 days. Overall weight loss was 49% of excess body weight at 1 year after surgery.
CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is safe and effective in patients with a BMI of 70 or greater.
Volume
138
Issue
7
First Page
707
Last Page
709
ISSN
0004-0010
Published In/Presented At
Kreitz, K., & Rovito, P. F. (2003). Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in the "megaobese". Archives Of Surgery (Chicago, Ill.: 1960), 138(7), 707-709.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
12860749
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article