title: Revisional bariatric surgery.
abstract: With the increase in bariatric surgical procedures, an increase in revision operations is expected. A thorough preoperative work-up is essential to formulate an appropriate revision strategy. Outcomes vary according to the primary operation and chosen approach to revision. Recent studies have shown acceptably low complication rates and good weight loss with the associated health benefits. Although there is no direct evidence in the form of randomized studies indicating which patients with inadequate weight loss or weight regain will benefit most from revision, or to support one particular revision approach rather than another, it is possible to develop general, effective strategies.
authors: Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street Southeast, MMC 290, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. Kell0018@umn.edu
authors: Todd Andrew
authors: TA
authors: Kellogg
mesh_terms: D057868:Anastomotic Leak; D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015904:Biliopancreatic Diversion; D003376:Counseling; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D015390:Gastric Bypass; D015391:Gastroplasty; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009767:Obesity, Morbid; D012086:Reoperation; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss