Short Gastric Pouch for Laparoscopic Conversion of Failed Band to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.

For conversion of LGB to RYGB, a small gastric pouch above the gastric band scar tissue is confectioned, after dissection of the hiatal region and abdominal esophagus. The small pouch ensures the restriction, and all the stapling and suturing are done on healthy, fresh tissue.