Introduction The purpose of the current study was to review the available literature on
morbidly obese patients treated with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) in …

Importance Short-term and midterm data suggest that mesenteric defects closure during
laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) surgery reduces the risk of internal …

Background Routine closure of mesenteric defects is generally considered standard part of
laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery today. Controversy still exists regarding the optimal …

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 …

Background Small bowel obstruction due to internal hernia is a common and potentially
serious complication after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Whether closure of surgically …

Background Internal hernia is a rare but a potentially fatal complication of laparoscopic Roux-
En-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). The aims of this study are to determine the impact of …

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 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 …

Internal hernias are a worrying complication from laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
(LRGB), with potential small bowel necrosis and obstruction. An electronic database search …

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 …