Indications and Outcomes of Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Systematic Review and a Meta-analysis.

Reem MatarNasser MonzerVeeravich JaruvongvanichRami AbusalehEric J VargasDaniel B MaselliAzizullah BeranTodd KelloggOmar GhanemBarham Abu Dayyeh

Published in: Obesity surgery (2021)

This meta-analysis showed that conversion from SG to RYGB is an option for conversion at a bariatric care center that produces sufficient weight loss outcomes, and potential resolution of symptoms of GERD. Further indication-based studies are required to obtain a clearer consensus on the surgical management of patients seeking RYGB following SG.

Keyphrases

roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
gastric bypass
bariatric surgery
obese patients
systematic review
case control
healthcare
glycemic control
palliative care
single molecule
type diabetes
quality improvement
sleep quality
affordable care act