Intraoperative Findings and Complications in Bariatric Surgery

"The gastric bypass (simplified technique) was performed in an antecolic fashion, with a calibrated 2 cm gastro-jejunal anastomosis (linear stapler); biliary and alimentary limbs measured 70 and 150 cm respectively \[17\] . Mesenteric defects were closed and the omentum divided. The sleeve gastrectomy was performed at 5-6 cm from the pylorus over a 36 Fr. bougie, with oversuture of the staple line (2-0 polypropylene). Methylene blue test and the use of drains were done routinely."