Mini-gastric bypass by mini-laparotomy: a cost-effective alternative in the laparoscopic era.

Background: Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass (MGB) is being increasingly performed worldwide. Results of MGB by mini-laparotomy (minilap MGB) are hereby reported.

Methods: 126 patients undergoing minilap MGB from October 2004 to October 2006, were reviewed at an academic institution.

Mini-gastric bypass for revision of failed primary restrictive procedures: a valuable option.

Background: Despite the initial success of primary gastric restrictive operations, many patients require revision for weight regain, mechanical complications or intolerance to restriction. The mini-gastric bypass (MGB) for revision of failed primary restrictive procedures was evaluated.

Methods: 33 patients undergoing revisional surgery to a MGB for a failed silastic ring vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) or a gastric banding (GB) from June 2005 to September 2006, were reviewed at an academic institution.