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

Annals of Surgery · 2000 · Vol. 232(4) · pp. 515–529

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)

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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.

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Body Contouring and Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesMedicineRoux-en-Y anastomosisPerioperativeSurgeryWeight lossGastric bypassMorbid obesityIncisional herniaAnastomosisQuality of life (healthcare)

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AdultAnastomosis, Roux-en-YFeasibility StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntraoperative ComplicationsLength of StayMaleLaparoscopyPostoperative CarePostoperative ComplicationsQuality of LifeTime FactorsGastric Bypass

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