Circular Stapled Laparoscopic Oesophagojejunal Anastomosis for Treating Large Gastrojejunal Leak After Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Obes Surg. 2020 Nov;30(11):4687-4688. doi: 10.1007/s11695-020-04926-1. Epub 2020 Aug 20.

Abstract

After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, leaks from gastro-jejunostomies represent serious morbidity. Situations where large defects develop on small gastric pouches present particular surgical challenges. Here, we report the case of a 43-year-old female who presents with a large gastric leak after conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass due to staple lines having crossed. The aim of this video is to present the management of gastrojejunal leak after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and technical features of circular stapled laparoscopic oesophagojejunal anastomosis.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Complications; Gastric bypass; Gastric leak; Oesophagojejunal anastomosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy / adverse effects
  • Gastric Bypass* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Stomach / surgery