DisCussiOn Gastric bypass was first used in the management of morbid obesity by Mason
and Ito in 1966. 8 Over the last 4 decades, as laparoscopic expertise has improved, gastric …

Background: We reviewed our experience with complications following laparoscopic Roux-
en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) that were managed laparoscopically. Methods: A total of 246 …

The obesity epidemic, and the prevalence of associated comorbid conditions, is a problem
of global proportions sparing no geographic, cultural, or demographic subset. Over the past …

Background: The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is one of the most common operations
for morbid obesity. Laparoscopic techniques have been reported, but suffer from small …

I am pleased to comment on the third prospective randomized comparison of laparoscopic
versus open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) for treatment of morbid obesity in the world …

Background Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is the most commonly
performed operation for the treatment of morbid obesity in the United States. Previous …

Hypothesis A technique of the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can be developed
that is safe, effective, and practical in the community setting. Design A case series of 400 …

OBESITY IS A MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEM in developed countries. More than half of the
adult population in the United States is considered overweight (defined as a body mass …

Objective To determine the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for
the treatment of morbid obesity. Summary Background Data Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y …

Objective To evaluate the short-term outcomes for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in
275 patients with a follow-up of 1 to 31 months. Summary Background Data The Roux-en-Y …