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Roux-en-Y biliary diversion: a worthwhile procedure?

P P Skinner1, J A Smith

  • 1Department of Surgery, Northern General Hospital Trust, Sheffield, UK.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Roux-en-Y biliary diversion offers good outcomes for benign and malignant conditions. Patient selection is crucial for optimal results in benign biliary reflux cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Biliary System

Background:

  • Roux-en-Y biliary diversion popularity has fluctuated.
  • Recent reports indicate suboptimal outcomes.
  • A single-clinician review was conducted to evaluate results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of Roux-en-Y biliary diversion.
  • To evaluate outcomes in patients with benign biliary reflux.
  • To evaluate outcomes in patients with gastric malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case note review.
  • Analysis of 37 consecutive patients undergoing Roux-en-Y biliary diversion.
  • Categorization of patients into benign (15) and malignant (22) groups.

Main Results:

  • Benign group: 80% improvement, 40% asymptomatic, 66% medication-free.
  • Malignant group: 14% 30-day mortality, 50% 5-year survival.
  • Overall satisfaction: 80% for benign, 84% for malignant.

Conclusions:

  • Roux-en-Y biliary diversion can yield satisfactory results for both benign and malignant disorders.
  • Careful patient selection is necessary, particularly in the benign reflux group.
  • The procedure demonstrates clinical utility when indications are appropriately identified.

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