2005
DOI: 10.1381/096089205774512663
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Continued Excellent Results with the Mini-Gastric Bypass: Six-Year Study in 2,410 Patients

Abstract: Overall, the MGB is very safe initially and in the long-term. It has reliable weight loss and complications similar to other forms of gastric bypass.

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“…Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are the most common chronic diseases in developed and developing countries (1, 2) The prevalence of diabetes and obesity are reported at 7.7% (3) and 21.5% in Iranian population (4). As reported by international diabetes federation, globally 80% of humans suffering from T2DM are obese at diagnosis (5).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are the most common chronic diseases in developed and developing countries (1, 2) The prevalence of diabetes and obesity are reported at 7.7% (3) and 21.5% in Iranian population (4). As reported by international diabetes federation, globally 80% of humans suffering from T2DM are obese at diagnosis (5).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The operative technique was described elsewhere. [7] Prophylactic antibiotics (cefazolin sodium, 2 g, intravenous) were given intravenously at the induction of anesthesia. Low molecular weight heparin, starting the evening before surgery until the end of the 2nd postoperative week, and elastic stockings during hospitalization were used for prophylaxis against thromboembolism.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rutledge [12] reported malnutrition in 1.1% of his comparative studies and systemic reviews. [33][34][35][36] LMGB is effective in achieving weight loss; BMI reduction and EWL range 57-92%, for up to 6 years according to the reviewed literature.…”
Section: Safety-complications Of Laparoscopic Mini-gastric Bypassmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, there are concerns about biliary reflux, risk of malignancy, marginal ulcer and reflux esophagitis after LMGB [10][11]. Thousands of LMGB have been performed and efficacy of LMGB on weight loss and remission of T2DM have been reported [12][13][14]. We provide a critical evaluation of LMGB on its weight loss efficacy and remission of T2DM together with the safety profile and complications associated with this operation.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%