Purpose Small bowel obstruction (SBO) due to internal hernias (IH) is a well-recognised
complication after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Routine closure of the …

Despite the advantages offered by laparoscopy in bariatric surgery, the incidence of a new
complication that was uncommon in the previous era of open surgery--internal hernias--has …

Background The comparative evidence regarding the outcomes of closure versus non-
closure of mesenteric defects in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is poorly …

Introduction Internal herniation is a potential complication following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y
gastric bypass (LRYGB). Previous studies have shown that closure of mesenteric defects …

Background Closing the remaining opening in a linear stapled anastomosis, for example in
laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), can be challenging. Objectives To …

Background Internal hernias (IH) are a recognized problem in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y
gastric bypass (LRYGB) that can cause intestinal obstruction. The routine closure of the …

Background Gastrojejunal (GJ) stricture is one of the most common late complications after
laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) with a hand-sewn anastomosis. The …

Background Internal hernia (IH) is a common complication of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y
gastric bypass (LRYGB). Little large-volume data exist on how to handle the mesenteric …

Objective To assess the relationship between technique and surgical devices on
anastomotic and staple-line leaks after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Background …

During the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, closing mesentery or not was
still controversial according to preexisted studies. So, the current meta-analysis aimed to …