Common weight loss procedures and their complications

Retrograde intussusception of jejunojejunostomy after Roux-En-Y gastric bypass leading to small bowel obstruction – Case report of a rare and serious complication

“…Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the second most common procedure performed in the United States for the surgical management of morbid obesity, only behind sleeve gastrectomy [1] . Intussusception at the jejunojejunostomy (JJ) site is a very rare complication of RYGB.…”

Comparison between LigaSure™ and Harmonic® in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single-Center Experience on 422 Patients

“…This bariatric procedure has gained popularity because of its relative simplicity and great results shown over the years, both on weight loss- and on obesity-related comorbidities [3–5]. Although LSG is commonly considered a safe and effective procedure, some complications may occur during and after surgery such as bleeding, staple line leaks, and micronutrient deficiencies [6–11].…”

Mide, duodenum ve safra yollarına erişimden ödün vermeden, seçilmiş hastalarda etkili kilo kaybını sağlayan bir yöntem: Vertikal bantlı gastroplasti – Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomi

“…Bariatric surgery is considered the only effective, sustainable treatment for obesity and obesity related comorbidities, which have become an epidemic in western populations [1,2]. The number of bariatric operations has increased rapidly during the last few decades [1][2][3]. According to the International Federation for Surgical Obesity and other associations for obesity treatment, a body mass index (BMI) of ≥40 kg/m2 or ≥35 kg/m2 in combination with other serious medical problems is considered an absolute prerequisite for bariatric surgery candidacy [4,5].…”