Revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass after failed gastric banding: a case-matched study.

Mauricio Gonzalez-UrquijoDavid E Hinojosa-GonzalezAle Gibran Alam GidiSofia Hurtado ArellanoEduardo Flores-VillalbaJavier Rojas-Mendez

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2021)

Gastric bypass can be performed as revisional bariatric surgery, with low complication rates and acceptable outcomes, though not with the same safety as a primary procedure. Gastric bypass is a satisfactory option for patients with a failed gastric band.

Keyphrases

gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
bariatric surgery
obese patients
glycemic control
type diabetes
adipose tissue