A pilot study involving 27 participants demonstrates that duodeno-ileal diversion using the sutureless neodymium anastomosis procedure (SNAP) is both technically feasible and relatively safe. Patients achieved progressive, clinically meaningful weight loss within 9 months post-procedure, with all presenting widely patent anastomoses at the 3-month mark. These findings suggest potential for SNAP as an effective approach for managing weight recidivism and inadequate weight loss following sleeve gastrectomy. Further research is necessary to validate these results.
• Why it matters: Addressing weight recidivism poses challenges for bariatric patients.
Journal Article by Arau RT, Ortega A (…) Perez JCE et 10 al. in Surg Endosc
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