Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy: Balancing the Risks of Surgery with the Benefits of Weight Loss.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of the study was to compare weight loss, metabolic parameters, and postoperative complications in patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG).

Methods

We retrospectively studied 30-day postoperative complications as well as change in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, hemoglobin, hemoglobin A1C, and creatinine from baseline to 2, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively in 383 patients undergoing GB and 336 patients undergoing SG at the University of Michigan from January 2008 to November 2013. For a study population which typically has high attrition rates, there were excellent follow-up rates (706/719 at 2 months, 566/719 at 6 months, 519/719 at 12 months, and 382/719 at 24 months).

Results

Baseline characterist

SUBMITTER: Lager CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5187368 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature