Outcomes, Indications, and Complications of Revisional Surgery Following Biliopancreatic Diversion in a High-Volume Surgical Center - Takeaways - MDSpire

Outcomes, Indications, and Complications of Revisional Surgery Following Biliopancreatic Diversion in a High-Volume Surgical Center

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  • PAOLO BOCCANELLI

  • ANTONIO VITIELLO

  • Domenico Benavoli

  • Michela Campanelli

  • Giovanna Berardi

  • Vincenzo Pilone

  • Paolo Gentileschi

  • April 24, 2026

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    Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) has low global adoption due to high nutritional deficiencies and frequent surgical revisions.

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    A total of 46 patients underwent revisional surgery after BPD, with a mean age of 50.2 years and an average interval of 17.9 years between surgeries.

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    The most common indications for revision were malnutrition/malabsorption (47.8%) and weight regain (37.0%).

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    Laparoscopic approaches were used in 71.7% of revisions, with common procedures including gastric pouch trimming and common tract lengthening.

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    Post-revision, significant improvements were observed in gastrointestinal symptoms, with diarrhea prevalence dropping from 80.0% to 4.4%.

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Outcomes, Indications, and Complications of Revisional Surgery Following Biliopancreatic Diversion in a High-Volume Surgical Center

  • by PAOLO BOCCANELLI, ANTONIO VITIELLO, Domenico Benavoli, Michela Campanelli, Giovanna Berardi, Vincenzo Pilone, Paolo Gentileschi

  • April 24, 2026

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