BACKGROUND: The duodenal Switch (DS) is a variant of the biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The laparoscopic DS (LapDS) operation is described, and the early surgical outcomes of 16 patients are reported. RESULTS: Postoperative stay was 5 to 8 days. Local wound infection at a trocar site was the most common local complication. CONCLUSION: LapDS is an advanced, complex and feasible technique in bariatric surgery.
BACKGROUND: The duodenal Switch (DS) is a variant of the biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The laparoscopic DS (LapDS) operation is described, and the early surgical outcomes of 16 patients are reported. RESULTS: Postoperative stay was 5 to 8 days. Local wound infection at a trocar site was the most common local complication. CONCLUSION: LapDS is an advanced, complex and feasible technique in bariatric surgery.
Authors: Torsten Olbers; Sofia Björkman; Ak Lindroos; Almantas Maleckas; Lars Lönn; Lars Sjöström; Hans Lönroth Journal: Ann Surg Date: 2006-11 Impact factor: 12.969
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