Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: impact on reflux and weight loss.

Mary R ShenMaya M HammoudAaron J BonhamBryan AaronAmir A GhaferiOliver A VarbanArthur M CarlinAnne P EhlersJonathan F Finks

Published in: Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (2024)

This study represents the largest reported experience with conversion from SG to RYGB. We found that conversion to RYGB is associated with significant improvement in GERD symptoms, reduction in anti-reflux medication use, and significant weight loss and is therefore an effective treatment for GERD and weight regain after SG. However, the risks and benefits of conversion surgery should be carefully considered, especially in patients with significant comorbidity burden.

Keyphrases

roux en y gastric bypass
weight loss
gastric bypass
bariatric surgery
obese patients
minimally invasive
weight gain
glycemic control
coronary artery bypass
physical activity
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
risk assessment
acute coronary syndrome
body mass index
human health