Abstract
Background
Despite the success of the Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch procedure (BPD-DS) in weight loss and comorbidities resolution, reversal of BPD-DS is necessary in 0.2–0.6% of BPD-DS cases for vitamin, protein, and other micronutrient deficiencies. Different techniques are available to reverse the malabsorptive component of the BPD-DS.
Methods
A retrospective chart review for a 37-year-old female patient who presented with lower leg edema and signs of malnutrition 5 years after a BPD/DS. The patient was not compliant with the required daily vitamin and protein intake. Thus, after extensive discussion with the patient, a decision was made to reverse the malabsorptive component of the BPD-DS.
Results
A laparoscopic reversal of the malabsorptive component of the BPD-DS was concluded by transecting the roux limb distally at the ileo-ileal anastomosis and reconnecting it to the proximal jejunum thus substantially lengthening the common channel for absorption. At 6 months follow-up, the patient normalized her vitamin deficiency and had a normal level of serum protein. Her weight, BMI, EWL%, and TBWL% were 72 kg, 27.5 kg/m2, 90%, and 45%, respectively.
Conclusions
Proper nutrition and vitamin supplementation is essential to avoid nutritional complications. Different techniques are available to reverse the malabsorptive component of the BPD-DS. However, no standard approach is adopted by the surgical community. We demonstrate our preferred technique in reversing the malabsorptive component of the BPD-DS.
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We sincerely thank Farah Khalifeh, M.S.c. for reviewing this paper.
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Halawani, H.M., Antanavicius, G. Laparoscopic Reversal of the Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch: a Step by Step Video Case. OBES SURG 27, 3327–3329 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-017-2945-6
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