Use of fibrin sealant in laparoscopic gastric bypass for the morbidly obese

Abstract

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most commonly performed bariatric operation in the USA. Anastomotic leak is one of the devastating complications in this operation. By using fibrin sealant around the anastomosis, surgeons can achieve better hemostasis around the suture-line and prevent or decrease the incidence of anastomotic leaks. This paper discusses the biological and clinical evidence for use of fibrin sealant in laparoscopic gastric bypass.