Linear vs. circular-stapled gastrojejunostomy in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Alexander C BarrKathleen L LakMelissa C HelmTammy L KindelRana M HigginsJon C Gould

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2019)

In our experience, a gastrojejunostomy constructed with an LSA technique was associated with a significantly reduced rate of stenosis and SSI compared to the CSA technique. LSA is currently our anastomotic technique of choice in LRYGB.

Keyphrases

roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
gastric bypass
surgical site infection
obese patients
rectal cancer
wastewater treatment
decision making