LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BYPASS, ROUX EN-Y - EXPERIENCE OF 27 CASES, WITH3-18 MONTHS FOLLOW-UP

Gastric Bypass, Roux en-Y, has been performed laparoscopically in 27 p atients from October 1993 to June 1995. Weight loss ranged from a mean of 46% of excess body weight at 3 months (n = 27) to 101% at 18 month s (n = 5). pre-operative co-morbidities were relieved or improved in n early all instances: Gastroesophageal reflux was completely relieved i n 21 of 22 patients. Diabetes mellitus was normalized in 13 of 13 pati ents. Morbidity is comparable to the open operation, while length of s tay and disability are less. Cosmetic results are excellent. Laparosco pic Gastric Bypass, Roux en-Y is a feasible and valuable procedure.