Extended Versus Standard Pouch in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Five To Nine Year Follow-Up Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial - Takeaways - MDSpire

Extended Versus Standard Pouch in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Five To Nine Year Follow-Up Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Mitchell J. R. Harker

  • Sietske Okkema

  • Maud Schuurman

  • Laura Heusschen

  • Guusje Vugts

  • Eric J. Hazebroek

  • February 13, 2026

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    The study compares extended gastric pouch (EP-RYGB) and standard pouch (S-RYGB) techniques in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for long-term weight loss outcomes.

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    Initial results showed EP-RYGB led to a 31% total weight loss compared to 27% for S-RYGB, indicating better outcomes with the extended pouch.

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    The follow-up study evaluated weight loss, obesity-related complications, and quality of life from five to nine years post-surgery.

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    Patients reported on their current and nadir weight, obesity-related complications, and health-related quality of life using standardized questionnaires.

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    The study aims to determine if an extended pouch improves long-term weight loss and quality of life after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

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Extended Versus Standard Pouch in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Five To Nine Year Follow-Up Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

  • by Mitchell J. R. Harker, Sietske Okkema, Maud Schuurman, Laura Heusschen, Guusje Vugts, Eric J. Hazebroek

  • February 13, 2026

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