Long-term results of conversion of Roux-en-Y to biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.

Background: Despite the fact Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is one of the most efficient bariatric procedures, postoperative weight regain still can be seen.

Objectives: To retrospectively assess the early outcomes and up to 10-year weight results of the conversion of RYGB to biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS).

Setting: French private hospital, 2-surgeon practice in a bariatric surgery center with an experience of >20 RYGB procedures.