Does Preoperative Weight Change Predict Postoperative Weight Loss after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Short Term?

Eisenberg, Dan; J. Duffy, Andrew; L. Bell, Robert

doi:10.1155/2010/907097

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Does Preoperative Weight Change Predict Postoperative Weight Loss after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Short Term?

Published in Journal of Obesity • Aug 31, 2009

Authors:

Dan Eisenberg

Andrew J. Duffy

Robert L. Bell

Abstract

Background. Many institutions mandate preoperative weight loss prior to bariatric surgery. This study examines the correlation between preoperative weight change and postoperative success following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Methods. We retrospectively studied the correlation between cha...

Subject

Medicine

Roux-en-Y anastomosis

Gastric bypass

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