Objective: To evaluate the short-term outcome of laparoscopic gastric bypass on obesity patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods: Seven obesity patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus received laparoscopic gastric bypass(n=1) or laparoscopic minigastric bypass(n=6), and their data of treatment outcomes were analyzed.
Results: The operations were all successfully performed without any complications. The average operation time was 125 minutes(range: 100 to 170 minutes). The patients underwent 1-18 months follow-up after operation. Diabetic indicators returned to normal without any medication and body weight reduced by on average of 24.3 kg.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic gastric bypass and minigastric bypass have good short-term outcome in the treatment of obesity patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.