Outcomes After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity

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Authors

Philip R. Schauer · University of Pittsburgh

Sayeed Ikramuddin · University of Pittsburgh

William Gourash · University of Pittsburgh

Ramesh K. Ramanathan · University of Pittsburgh

James D. Luketich · University of Pittsburgh

Abstract

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is effective in achieving weight loss and in improving comorbidities and quality of life while reducing recovery time and perioperative complications.

Topics & Keywords

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 232, Issue 4, pp. 515-529

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-200010000-00007

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