title: Laparoscopic conversion of polya gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y.
abstract: We describe a patient who underwent laparoscopic conversion of a Polya gastrectomy to a Roux-en-Y. We used the "Endo Stitch" (Autosuture Co., Ascot, UK) to simplify the creation of a laparoscopic anastomosis. The patient required minimal analgesia and made a rapid and uncomplicated recovery.
authors: Department of Surgery, Stobhill NHS Trust, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
authors: S C
authors: SC
authors: Macpherson
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Kincaid
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Porteous
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005756:Gastritis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation