BACKGROUND: The duodenal switch (DS) is a variant of the biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), with a vertical subtotal gastrectomy and pylorus preservation. METHODS: DS was used to treat morbid obesity in 125 patients, with mean BMI 50, with 65% of the patients super obese (SO). Patients have been followed for an intermediate period. RESULTS: The percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) was > 70% at 1 year, and reached 81.4% at 5 years when 97% of the patients had a %EWL > 50%. Comorbidities were cured or improved in all patients. CONCLUSION: DS was very effective for the treatment of the morbid obesity in the SO patients.
BACKGROUND: The duodenal switch (DS) is a variant of the biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), with a vertical subtotal gastrectomy and pylorus preservation. METHODS:DS was used to treat morbid obesity in 125 patients, with mean BMI 50, with 65% of the patients super obese (SO). Patients have been followed for an intermediate period. RESULTS: The percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) was > 70% at 1 year, and reached 81.4% at 5 years when 97% of the patients had a %EWL > 50%. Comorbidities were cured or improved in all patients. CONCLUSION:DS was very effective for the treatment of the morbid obesity in the SO patients.
Authors: Villy Våge; Ronny Gåsdal; Camilla Laukeland; Nils Sletteskog; Jan Behme; Arnold Berstad; John Roger Andersen Journal: Obes Surg Date: 2011-12 Impact factor: 4.129
Authors: Carlos Serra; Aniceto Baltasar; Luis Andreo; Nieves Pérez; Rafael Bou; Marcelo Bengochea; Juan José Chisbert Journal: Obes Surg Date: 2007-07 Impact factor: 4.129