Robotic "Double Loop" Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces the risk of postoperative internal hernias: a prospective observational study.

Background: Internal herniation (IH) is a potentially serious complication after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The aim of the study is to evaluate the incidence of IH after robot-assisted RYGB (RA-RYGB) performed with the "Double Loop" technique at our Institution.

Methods: Prospective cohort study of patients submitted to RA-RYGB with the "Double Loop" technique, with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.

Destiny of Failed Adjustable Gastric Bandings: Do All the Patients Need Further Bariatric Surgery?

Purpose: The number of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) removal has increased throughout the years. The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes in patients undergoing LAGB removal with or without further bariatric surgery.

Materials And Methods: Data prospectively collected from consecutive patients undergoing LAGB removal from 2008 to 2016 at our institution were retrospectively analyzed.