Robotic "Double Loop" Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces the risk of postoperative internal hernias: a prospective observational study.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Aug 1, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Internal herniation (IH) is a potentially serious complication after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The aim of the study is to evaluate the incidence of IH after robot-assisted RYGB (RA-RYGB) performed with the "Double Loop" technique at our Institution.

Authors

  • Fabrizio Rebecchi
    General Surgery and Center for Minimal Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
  • Elettra Ugliono
    General Surgery and Center for Minimal Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
  • Silvia Palagi
    General Surgery and Center for Minimal Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
  • Alessandro Genzone
    General Surgery and Center for Minimal Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
  • Mauro Toppino
    General Surgery and Center for Minimal Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Corso A.M. Dogliotti 14, 10126, Turin, Italy.
  • Mario Morino

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