Evaluation of Biliary Reflux After Mini-gastric Bypass With Using the Biliary Reflux Index

Evaluation of Biliary Reflux After Mini-gastric Bypass With Using the Biliary Reflux Index

MGB is considered to be the best alternative to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) due to the shorter operation time and fewer possible complications.

The purpose of this study was to determine biliary reflux in patients undergoing MGB/OAGB with a hand-sewn gastroenteroanastomosis, and MGB/OAGB with a stapler gastroenteroanastomosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• morbid obesity
• BMI above 35 kg/m2 with obesity related comorbidity
• BMI above 40 kg/m2
• undergoing MGB/OAGB
• no bile reflux during preoperative period

Exclusion Criteria:

• revisional operations
• therapy-resistant bile reflux during preoperative period
• history of bariatric surgery