The efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass (RYGB) and other bariatric surgeries in the
management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and novel developments in …

Bariatric surgeries, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy,
produce significant and durable weight loss in both humans and rodents. Recently, these …

BACKGROUND: Enlargement of the gastric pouch and/or gastrojejunostomy after Roux-en-
Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is postulated to be the antecedent to suboptimal weight loss or …

Background Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (RYGB) causes extensive changes in
gastrointestinal anatomy and leads to reduced appetite and large weight loss, which partly is …

Background Gastric bypass (GBP) is the most common operation performed in the United
States for morbid obesity. However, weight loss is poor in 10% to 15% of patients. We …

Background Bariatric surgical procedures are classified by their presumed mechanisms of
action: restrictive, malabsorptive or a combination of both. However, this dogma is …

Weight regain or inadequate weight loss following Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass poses a
significant clinical challenge. Our objective was to evaluate various revisional techniques for …

It has been suggested that the weight loss seen in individuals who receive Roux-en-Y
gastric bypass surgery may be due, at least in part, to changes in patient food selection, and …

BACKGROUND: Various techniques have been used for laparoscopic gastric bypass. This
study was performed to survey American Society for Bariatric Surgery practicing surgeons …

BACKGROUND: Surgical revision for weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
has been tempered by the high complication rates associated with standard approaches …