Treatment of morbid obesity by gastric bypass. Apropos of 1158 cases treated surgically
Lopez, J.F.; Smart, C.R.; Miller, D.K.; Goodman, G.N.; Ford, C.R.; Filloux, F.
Journal de Chirurgie 126(1): 5-12
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697 PMID: 2925804 Document Number: 339439
After defining pathological obesity and describing the technical methods used for gastric bypass, a series of 1158 surgical cases is analysed. Discussion, supported by a review of the literature, involved post-operative mortality and morbidity, mid-term results and patient selection criteria. In the light of the results obtained, it would no longer appear justified to offer this type of surgical procedure.