Extremely high body mass index is not a contraindication to laparoscopic gastric bypass

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作者
Artuso, D [1 ]
Wayne, M [1 ]
Kaul, A [1 ]
Bairamian, M [1 ]
Teixeira, J [1 ]
Cerabona, T [1 ]
机构
[1] Dobbs Ferry Community Hosp, Dept Surg, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 USA
关键词
morbid obesity; super-super obesity; bariatric surgery; laparoscopy; gastric bypass; indications; contraindications;
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10.1381/0960892041590764
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R61 [外科手术学];
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Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is an effective operation for morbidly obese patients who have failed conservative weight loss treatments. It is currently indicated for patients with BMI >40 kg/m(2) or >35 with significant co-morbidities. Controversy exists whether there is an upper limit to BMI beyond which this operation should not be performed. Methods: Between April 1999 and February 2001, 82 patients (19 male, 63 female) underwent LRYGBP. Average age was 43.6, and average BMI was 56 kg/m(2). These patients were divided into those with BMI <60 and those with BMI 2:60 kg/m(2). Results: There were 61 patients with BMI <60 and 21 patients with BMI greater than or equal to60. The groups were similar in age, gender, distribution or incidence of co-morbid conditions (diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, asthma) between the groups. The BMI greater than or equal to60 group had a significantly longer length of stay (6.6 days vs 5.3 days, P < 0.05), and only 1 patient (BMI 85) developed an anastomotic leak and died. 2 patients in this group (BMI 62 and 73) developed small bowel obstruction requiring lysis of adhesions. 1 patient in the BMI <60 group developed a gastrojejunal stricture requiring balloon dilatation. Conclusion: While patients with a BMI greater than or equal to60 are at higher risk for postoperative complications, they are also at higher risk from continued extreme obesity. In our series, 85% of these patients had an uneventful postoperative course and began shedding excess weight. BMI greater than or equal to60 should not be a contraindication for LRYGBP.
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