Establishing Methods of Defect Closure in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: an International Survey.

Ghazaleh Mohammadi-ZanianiSharmaine Yen Ling QuakeAya MusbahiNeil Andrew JenningsMichael John CourtneyPeter Kenneth Small

Published in: Obesity surgery (2023)

This survey has shown heterogeneity among defect closure and no consensus on preferred type. Additionally, there remains a practice of non-closure of mesenteric defects. We hope these findings help to inform further needed research and consensus building among experts.

Keyphrases

roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
gastric bypass
cross sectional
obese patients
primary care
healthcare
clinical practice
bariatric surgery