Gastrojejunostomy During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

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Abstract
SINCE THE introduction of the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in 1994,1 several reports2-4 have validated its safety, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness, with decreased morbidity and comparable weight loss with respect to the open technique. Advantages of laparoscopic RYGB vs the open technique include reduced operative blood loss, less postoperative pain, lower pulmonary complication rates, a shorter hospital stay, a shorter return to normal activities, and a better quality of life.5-7 For these reasons, this technique has gained popularity among bariatric surgeons. However, it is considered one of the most technically demanding laparoscopic procedures.