Same-day discharge on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients: an outcomes review.

Introduction: The objective of this research was to study safety and outcomes in patients who underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) on an ambulatory outpatient basis. As the prevalence of morbid obesity increases, more patients are opting for surgical weight loss as a means to combat their chronic disease. There are several studies demonstrating the safety and feasibility of select patients undergoing LRYGB on a 23-h outpatient basis, but few studies exist regarding the safety and efficacy of these procedures being performed on an ambulatory outpatient basis.