The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has proven to be an effective treatment for morbid obesity by reducing weight and comorbidities. Extending the pouch may improve weightloss without the increase of complications. Some patients regain weight after initially good weightloss. Placing a minimizer around the pouch may prevent weight regain.~A prospective randomize controlled trial.~Study population: alle patients undergoing RYGB are eligible for the study. inclusion criteria are BMI 35-40 kg/m2 with one or more obesity related comorbidities, or BMI > 40 kg/m2 without any comorbidities.~Intervention: Standard RYGB versus an extended pouch RYGB vs a banded-extended RYGB.
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has proven to be an effective treatment for morbid obesity by reducing weight and comorbidities. Extending the pouch may improve weightloss without the increase of complications. Some patients regain weight after initially good weightloss. Placing a minimizer around the pouch may prevent weight regain.