Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: Equipment and Necessary Tools
- 1 August 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques
- Vol. 13 (4) , 241-245
- https://doi.org/10.1089/109264203322333566
Abstract
Advanced laparoscopy in the morbidly obese patient is technically challenging. Having the proper instrumentation and equipment available is a major component of technical success. Items routinely used during surgery performed on patients of normal size must often be modified or substituted when morbidly obese patients undergo surgery. In this article, we review the specific tools necessary for the safe and proper completion of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in addition to various alternatives that can be helpful when other procedures are performed on morbidly obese patients.Keywords
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