Journal of the Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons  2011;14(2):114-117

Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: Case Reports.

Do Joong PARK 1 ; Sang Hoon AHN ; Ju Hee LEE ; Hyung Ho KIM

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Keywords

Obesity; Robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Robotic sleeve gastrectomy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Obesity is associated with high mortality. Bariatric surgery is considered the only evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss. The most popular bariatric surgeries are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. The laparoscopic approach is favored over the open method for its good recovery. Recently, the robotic system was applied to bariatric surgery, and was reported to have strengths during suturing and anastomosis. On the other hand, there is no report of robotic bariatric surgery in Korea. In the present study, robotic Roux-en Y gastric bypass and robotic sleeve gastrectomy was performed successfully on morbidly obese patients.