Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Roux En-y Gastric Bypass

Can Robotic Gastric Bypass be Considered a Valid Alternative to Laparoscopy: Our Early Experience

This study retrospectively identified 33 consecutive obese patients who underwent either laparoscopic or robotic gastric bypass procedures over a 2-year period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index (BMI) ≥35-39 kg/m2 with one obesity- associated co-morbidity
• BMI≥40kg/m2, age ≥ 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Re-do surgery procedures