Staplerless laparoscopic gastric bypass: a new option in bariatric surgery

Obes Surg. 2006 May;16(5):638-45. doi: 10.1381/096089206776944896.

Abstract

The staplerless Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is a new option in bariatric surgery. The first to describe it was Himpens (2004) utilizing the LigaSure Atlas (LSA) in a series of 10 patients. The laparoscopic RYGBP is performed utilizing the LSA for the gastric and jejunal partition; after that, an imbricating running suture is performed to ensure stomach and bowel hermetic closure. All anastomoses are hand-sewn. Technical disadvantages are: learning curve; complications related to suture failure; possible thermal/electricity related injuries; longer operating time. Advantages are: stapler-associated bleeding, leaks, staple-line disruption, and fistulas are avoided; cost reduction. The staplerless RYGBP is complex; the surgeon involved requires expertise and ability. This technique will evolve and will be used by more surgeons. It is a new option for the surgeon preoccupied with costs, which is particularly important in developing countries.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Brazil
  • Clinical Competence
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Gastric Bypass / economics
  • Gastric Bypass / methods*
  • Humans
  • Jejunostomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Methylene Blue
  • Sutures
  • United States

Substances

  • Methylene Blue