Comparison of a superficial suturing device with a full-thickness suturing device for transoral outlet reduction (with videos).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Larger gastrojejunal (GJ) anastomosis aperture is one independent predictor for weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Transoral outlet reduction (TORe) has proven safe and effective for treatment of weight regain by using a superficial-thickness (ST) suturing device. Full-thickness (FT) suturing devices are now available, potentially providing more effective results.

Objective

To compare effectiveness of superficial-thickness with full-thickness TORe.

Design

Matched cohort study: patients were matched sequentially by GJ anastomosis aperture, body mass index, and age.

Setting

Tertiary-care center.

Patients

A total of 59 consecutive patients undergoing full-thickness TORe were matched with 59 patients undergoing superficial-thickness TOR

SUBMITTER: Kumar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5038592 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature