Complete closure of all mesenteric defects is strongly recommended during laparoscopic bariatric procedures to avoid IH and their associated complications.
In patients with BMI <50 undergoing LRYGBP, increasing the length of the Roux limb does not improve weight loss and may lead to a higher incidence of internal hernias.
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