100 robotic-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypasses at a community hospital

Deng, J.Y.; Lourié, D.J.

American Surgeon 74(10): 1022-1025

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348
PMID: 18942636
Document Number: 627867
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LGB) is one of the most popular surgeries for morbid obesity. Robotic use is also on the rise. Data concerning outcomes is limited, hence the need for more information. The first 100 robotic-assisted bypasses by one surgeon in one institution were studied. Data obtained from clinic notes and hospital records included all who underwent the procedure. There were 79 females and 21 males. Mean age and body mass index were 42 years and 48 kg/m2, respectively.

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