title: [Indications, technique and results of laparoscopic gastric bypass operation].
abstract: Laparoscopic Roux en-Y-Gastric Bypass (RYGB) has been performed in our initial series in 50 patients.
  
  
  METHODS
  The results of surgery, technique, including 3-12 months follow-up, are described with 100% follow-up in the first 50 patients. Weight loss, operative morbidity and relief of co-morbidities have been thoroughly studied in a prospective way.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Diabetes mellitus was normalized and gastroesophageal reflux was relieved in all patients. Length of stay, recovery time and cosmetic results are superior to the 'open' technique, and the operative times are comparable.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Laparoscopic RYGB deserves a place in the operative repertoire of bariatric surgeon.
authors.affiliation: MIC-Zentrum Frankfurt, Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen, Schulstrasse 31, 60594 Frankfurt am Main.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Weiner
authors.forename: Engert R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Blanco
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weiner
mesh_terms: D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss
vernacular_title: Indikation, Technik und Ergebnisse nach laparoskopischer Magen-Bypass-Operation.