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[Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion: a surgical technique in our learning curve]
Eudaldo M López-Tomassetti Fernández1, Juan Ramón Hernández Hernández, Valentín Nuñez Jorge
1Departamento de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España. dretomassetti@gmail.com
Background:
We present our initial experience with the laparoscopic BPD technique for super-obese patients. Recommended tips on the technique are summarized.
Methods:
A total of 35 super-obese patients were submitted to BPD by laparoscopy in November 2009 and June 2010 for the treatment of morbid obesity.
Results:
All operations were performed by laparoscopy with no need to convert to laparotomy. No mayor complications and mortality related to surgery were observed.
Conclusion:
The Scopinaro technique can be safely performed in super-obese patients by surgeons with special dedication for bariatric surgery and advanced skills in intracorporeal suturing and knot-tying.
