| Literature DB >> 15619533 |
Conrad H Simpfendorfer1, Samuel Szomstein, Raul Rosenthal.
Abstract
Morbid obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Laparoscopic gastric bypass is rapidly becoming the procedure of choice for treatment of morbid obesity. Results demonstrate that the surgery is technically safe. Outcomes are similar to open gastric bypass,but with markedly lower incidences of wound-related and cardiopulmonary complications. Patients also have shorter hospital stay, decreased pain and faster recovery.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15619533 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2004.10.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 0039-6109 Impact factor: 2.741