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Published on: October 31, 2025
Revisional surgery for laparoscopic minigastric bypass
Wei-Jei Lee1, Yi-Chih Lee, Kong-Han Ser
1Department of Surgery, Min-Sheng General Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. wjlee_obessurg_tw@yahoo.com.tw
Summary
Laparoscopic minigastric bypass (LMGB) offers sustained weight loss with a low revision rate. Revision surgery after LMGB is safe and effective, with most patients achieving satisfactory outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Obesity Management
Background:
- Laparoscopic minigastric bypass (LMGB) is an alternative to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
- Long-term data on revision surgery after LMGB is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the rate and reasons for revision surgery after LMGB.
- To assess the safety and outcomes of revision procedures.
Main Methods:
- 1322 patients who underwent LMGB between 2001-2009 were followed for 9 years.
- Clinical data, including reasons and types of revision surgery, were prospectively collected.
- Revision surgery outcomes were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The 9-year accumulated revision rate was 2.69%.
- Common reasons for revision included malnutrition (39.1%) and inadequate weight loss (34.7%).
- Revision surgeries (LRYGB, sleeve gastrectomy) were performed laparoscopically with satisfactory results and low complication rates.
Conclusions:
- LMGB provides significant, sustained weight loss with an acceptable long-term revision rate.
- Laparoscopic revision surgery after LMGB is a low-risk procedure with good outcomes.
