Use of fibrin sealant in laparoscopic gastric bypass for the morbidly obese

Obes Surg. 2004 Nov-Dec;14(10):1321-6. doi: 10.1381/0960892042583824.

Abstract

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most commonly performed bariatric operation in the USA. Anastomotic leak is one of the devastating complications in this operation. By using fibrin sealant around the anastomosis, surgeons can achieve better hemostasis around the suture-line and prevent or decrease the incidence of anastomotic leaks. This paper discusses the biological and clinical evidence for use of fibrin sealant in laparoscopic gastric bypass.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / adverse effects
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / methods
  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Female
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / therapeutic use*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastric Bypass / adverse effects
  • Gastric Bypass / methods*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / prevention & control
  • Gastroscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / diagnosis
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sus scrofa
  • Tensile Strength
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive