Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y gastric bypass versus one anastomosis (loop) gastric bypass for obesity: A prospective comparative study of weight loss and complications.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most Bariatric units perform Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) for weight loss and metabolic purposes with satisfactory results and low complication profile.

Objectives

This study compares LRYGB and OAGB outcomes in a high volume single bariatric unit.

Methods

Data was collected prospectively and analysed retrospectively for all LRYGB and OAGB performed between Jan 2014 to Dec 2016. The follow up period was for 2 years. Patients who were lost to follow up or had prior bariatric procedure were excluded. Excess weight loss percentage (EWL %), total weight loss percentage (TWL %) and post-operative complications were compared in both groups.

Results

1268 procedures performed. 113 patients were excl

SUBMITTER: Mustafa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7251295 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature