Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Surgical Technique and Perioperative Care

Surg Clin North Am. 2016 Aug;96(4):773-94. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.03.003.

Abstract

Obesity is a global epidemic with multiple associated comorbid conditions. The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the gold standard operation in the fight against obesity. This review outlines the common technical aspects of the procedure, as well as the evidence based recommendations for preoperative and postoperative care.

Keywords: Comorbid conditions; Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Obesity.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Aftercare / methods
  • Gastric Bypass / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Obesity / surgery*
  • Perioperative Care / methods
  • Perioperative Care / standards
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Treatment Outcome