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Trial reportObesity surgery2026

Extended Versus Standard Pouch in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Five To Nine Year Follow-Up Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Mitchell J R Harker, Sietske Okkema, Maud Schuurman, Laura Heusschen, Guusje Vugts, Eric J Hazebroek

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Mitchell J R HarkerVitalys obesity clinic, part of Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands. mharker@rijnstate.nl.
Sietske OkkemaVitalys obesity clinic, part of Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands.
Maud SchuurmanVitalys obesity clinic, part of Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands.
Laura HeusschenVitalys obesity clinic, part of Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands.
Guusje VugtsVitalys obesity clinic, part of Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands.
Eric J HazebroekVitalys obesity clinic, part of Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands. ehazebroek@rijnstate.nl.

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Abstract

backgroundMetabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) such as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is effective in the treatment of obesity. However, not every patient achieves optimal clinical response and recurrent weight gain remains a concern. Hypothetically, a narrow longer pouch could lead to better results by preventing pouch dilatation and slowing down gastric emptying rates. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an extended pouch gastric bypass (EP-RYGB) on weight loss and quality of life 5 to9years (median 109 months [104-116]) postoperatively.

methodsFollow-up study of a single-blinded RCT including 62 patients who underwent a standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (S-RYGB, n = 30) versus EP-RYGB (n = 32) between September 2014 and October 2015. Outcomes on weight loss, obesity related complications, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and gastro-intestinal symptomswere compared between S-RYGB and EP-RYGB.

resultsMean total weight loss (%TWL) was higher in EP-RYGB compared to S-RYGB (26.1 ± 11.2%, versus 24.1 ± 10.1%) although not statistically significant. More patients in the S-RYGB group tended to experience recurrent weight gain compared to EP-RYGB (70% versus 47%, p = 0.07). HRQoL and gastro-intestinal symptoms were comparable between groups (p > 0.05 for all).

conclusionEP-RYGB results in slightly better weight loss outcomes and similar HrQoL compared to S-RYGB 5 to 9 years postoperatively. However, due to loss to follow up, the current study is underpowered and a definitive long term advantage of EP-RYGB cannot be concluded.

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Gastric BypassObesity, MorbidWeight LossAdultBody Mass IndexFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsQuality of LifeSingle-Blind MethodTreatment OutcomeExtended pouch Roux-en-Y gastric bypassLong-term follow-upMetabolic bariatric surgeryRoux-en-Y gastric bypassRYGB

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PMCPMC13038654

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