Laparoscopic versus open gastric bypass

Semin Laparosc Surg. 2002 Jun;9(2):86-93.

Abstract

Laparoscopic bypass has become a common approach for the treatment of morbid obesity. This article compares the results of laparoscopic gastric bypass with that of open gastric bypass based on published data from prospective series, comparative studies, and randomized clinical trials.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Loss, Surgical
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Gastric Bypass / economics
  • Gastric Bypass / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / economics
  • Obesity, Morbid / physiopathology
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Pneumoperitoneum / physiopathology
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Quality of Life
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss