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Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)

Surgical procedure in which the STOMACH is transected high on the body. The resulting small proximal gastric pouch is joined to any parts of the SMALL INTESTINE by an end-to-side SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS, depending on the amounts of intestinal surface being bypasses. This procedure is used frequently in the treatment of MORBID OBESITY by limiting the size of functional STOMACH, food intake, and food absorption.
Also Known As:
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass; Gastrojejunostomy; Greenville Gastric Bypass; Bypass, Gastric; Bypass, Gastroileal; Bypass, Roux-en-Y Gastric; Gastric Bypass, Greenville; Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y; Gastrojejunostomies; Roux en Y Gastric Bypass; Gastroileal Bypass
Networked: 8948 relevant articles (983 outcomes, 1083 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. le Roux, Carel W: 64 articles (02/2022 - 11/2007)
2. Sundbom, Magnus: 63 articles (11/2022 - 08/2002)
3. Lee, Wei-Jei: 51 articles (07/2022 - 05/2005)
4. Schauer, Philip R: 50 articles (11/2021 - 02/2003)
5. Nguyen, Ninh T: 49 articles (10/2019 - 05/2002)
6. Szomstein, Samuel: 48 articles (03/2020 - 12/2003)
7. Madsbad, Sten: 44 articles (01/2022 - 02/2009)
8. Näslund, Ingmar: 43 articles (01/2022 - 08/2007)
9. Olbers, Torsten: 43 articles (01/2021 - 06/2003)
10. Ikramuddin, Sayeed: 38 articles (12/2021 - 02/2003)

Related Diseases

1. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction)
2. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MODY)
3. Obesity
4. Morbid Obesity
5. Insulin Resistance

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Glucose (Dextrose)
2. Insulin (Novolin)
3. Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP 1)
4. Lipids
5. Bile Acids and Salts (Bile Acids)
6. Hormones (Hormone)
7. Incretins
8. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
9. Leptin
10. Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Gastrectomy
2. Bariatric Surgery
3. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)
4. Therapeutics
5. Biliopancreatic Diversion