Long-Term Results of a Randomized Trial Comparing Banded-versus-Standard Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

"A 6.5-cm polypropylene Marlex mesh was placed immediately cephalad to the gastrojejunostomy. The gastrojejunostomy was hand-sewn in 2 layers using 3-0 Polyglactin for the internal and 3-0 silk for the external layer.~The length of alimentary and biliopancreatic limbs was approximately 150 cm and 50 cm, respectively."

"A hand-sewn gastrojejunostomy in 2 layers using 3-0 Polyglactin for the internal and 3-0 silk for the external layer.~To ensure a diameter of 1-1.5 cm,a 32F bougie was used to calibrate the gastro jejunum anastomosis. The length of alimentary and biliopancreatic limbs was approximately 150 cm and 50 cm, respectively."