Abstract:Background: Argon plasma coagulation (APC) of the gastrojejunal anastomosis (GJA) has been proposed as a therapy for weight regain after RYGB. Optimal settings and predictors of success remain unknown. Aim: (1) To assess efficacy of APC and compare outcomes of different APC settings (2) To determine predictors of weight loss after APC. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on RYGB patients who underwent APC for weight regain. Technique: The GJA rim was circumferentially abl… Show more
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