Stratafix vs. Vicryl OAGB / MGB Suture Study

Comparison of 2 Suture Materials for Closure of Ventral Defect at the Gastrojejunostomy in One-Anastomosis-Gastric Bypass / Mini-Gastric Bypass (OAGB / MGB): a Randomized Short Term Study With Monocrylic Spiral Knotless Tissue Control Device vs. Traditional Polyglactin Multifilament Suture

To compare shorttime (6 months) results of two competitive suture materials with regard to time demanded to perform the concerned surgical step and secondary to study anastomotic site safety and complications like leakage and hemorrhage as well as development of anastomotic strictures. Evaluation of cost-effectiveness.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult patients selected for primary Mini-Gastric bypass to treat obesity (BMI>30)
• laparoscopic access feasable (intention to treat laparoscopically)
• failed conservative treatment (accepted by health insurance companies)
• relevant co-morbidities in cases with BMI <40
• age 18 years or elder

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe language problems
• revisional or redo-procedures
• operation intended as open procedure(extensive previous surgeries),
• operation performed under corticoid-medication
• operation performed under full-dose anticoagulants
• operation performed by another surgeon than one of the 3 experienced MGB-surgeons of the Department