Abstract
Background
Laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity is a technically demanding procedure, partially because of the necessity to construct two anastomoses. In this study, a new technique to perform the entero-enterostomy is presented.
Methods
We evaluated the procedure in a consecutive series of 100 patients who underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass. Intra- and postoperative complications were analyzed.
Results
No complications in relation to the construction of the entero-enterostomy occurred. No leakage, kinking, or stenosis were observed during a mean follow-up of 13.5 months (range 6–20 months).
Conclusion
This new technique for a totally stapled entero-enterostomy can be recommended.
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This study was supported in part by an educational grant from Tyco Healthcare, Belgium.
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Lannoo, M., Smet, B., Miserez, M. et al. Laparoscopic Totally Stapled Entero-Enterostomy: A Safe and Reproducible New Technique. OBES SURG 18, 631–634 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-007-9363-0
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