Salvage Robotic Roux-en-Y Fistulojejunostomy for Chronic Gastro-Colic Fistula After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Obes Surg. 2021 Apr;31(4):1899-1900. doi: 10.1007/s11695-021-05242-y. Epub 2021 Feb 15.

Abstract

Roux-en-Y fistulojejunostomy (RYFJ) has been proposed as a surgical option for the treatment of a chronic fistula after sleeve gastrectomy but can be technically challenging. The robotic approach in bariatric surgery has emerged as a new rapidly evolving technology and allows performing more complex surgical procedures. Here we present the case of a 42-year-old man referred to our university tertiary center for a chronic gastro-colic fistula after laparoscopic SG who underwent a salvage robotic RYFJ. The aim of this video is to present our management of a chronic gastro-colic fistula after laparoscopic SG demonstrating the technical advantages of a robotic approach to a RYFJ.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Complication; Fistulojejunostomy; Robotic surgery; Sleeve gastrectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colic*
  • Gastrectomy / adverse effects
  • Gastric Bypass* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures*
  • Treatment Outcome