Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus after Sleeve Gastrectomy - Takeaways - MDSpire

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus after Sleeve Gastrectomy

  • By

  • Daniel M. Felsenreich

  • Felix B. Langer

  • Christoph Bichler

  • Magdalena Eilenberg

  • Julia Jedamzik

  • Ivan Kristo

  • Natalie Vock

  • Lisa Gensthaler

  • Charlotte Rabl

  • Alexander Todoroff

  • Gerhard Prager

  • December 5, 2019

  • 0 min

Share

  • 1

    Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is the most common bariatric procedure, but long-term reflux and weight regain can occur.

  • 2

    Conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a common treatment for reflux after sleeve gastrectomy, though reflux may persist.

  • 3

    The study aims to evaluate the effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on Barrett's esophagus in patients previously treated with sleeve gastrectomy.

  • 4

    Ten female patients with Barrett's esophagus after sleeve gastrectomy were included, all having undergone multiple gastroscopies.

  • 5

    The study highlights the need for comprehensive data on reflux and Barrett's esophagus outcomes following conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Original Source(s)

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus after Sleeve Gastrectomy

  • by Daniel M. Felsenreich, Felix B. Langer, Christoph Bichler, Magdalena Eilenberg, Julia Jedamzik, Ivan Kristo, Natalie Vock, Lisa Gensthaler, Charlotte Rabl, Alexander Todoroff, Gerhard Prager

  • December 5, 2019

Related Content

To Fix or Not to Fix: Effect of Gastropexy on Esophageal Manometric Values Post Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Management of Recurrent Weight Gain After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Comparative Effectiveness of Conversion Procedures Versus Obesity Management Medications

The pathogenesis and surgical treatment progress of gastroesophageal reflux disease