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ArticleObesity surgery2025

A Ring-Augmented Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with MiniMizer Ring is Effective and Safe in Patients with a BMI >50 kg/m

Marijn T F Jense, Kick Bluijssen, Evelien De Witte, Pieter P H L Broos, Boudewijn E Schaafsma, Jan Willem M Greve, Evert-Jan G Boerma

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Marijn T F JenseZuyderland Medisch Centrum, Sittard, Netherlands. m.jense@zuyderland.nl.
Kick BluijssenMaastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Evelien De WitteZuyderland Medisch Centrum, Sittard, Netherlands.
Pieter P H L BroosZuyderland Medisch Centrum, Sittard, Netherlands.
Boudewijn E SchaafsmaZuyderland Medisch Centrum, Sittard, Netherlands.
Jan Willem M GreveMaastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Evert-Jan G BoermaZuyderland Medisch Centrum, Sittard, Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundThe Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is regarded as one of the most effective treatments for obesity. The ring-augmented RYGB (raRYGB), has demonstrated superior long-term weight loss outcomes and better weight maintenance compared to the standard RYGB. There is no agreement regarding the optimal procedure for patients with a BMI >50 kg/m

methodsThis study is a retrospective cohort study performed at the Zuyderland Medical Center in Heerlen and the Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek Zuid. All patients with a BMI >50 kg/m

resultsA total of 171 patients were included, of whom 78.4% were female, with a median BMI of 54.0 kg/m

conclusionsThe raRYGB with a MiniMizer ring in this study population results in high total weight loss results after 2 years. Ring-related complications rates are low. Therefore, we conclude that a raRYGB is an effective and safe treatment option for patients with a BMI >50 kg/m

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Gastric BypassObesity, MorbidAdultBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWeight LossBanded bypassBanded gastric bypassBanded Roux-en-Y gastric bypassBMI over 50 kg/m2Ring-augmented gastric bypassSevere obesity

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PMID40569360
PMCPMC12380931

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