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Case Reports
. 2006 Oct;16(10):1392-4.
doi: 10.1381/096089206778663670.

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a patient with situs inversus

Ahmed R Ahmed  1 , William O'malley
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a patient with situs inversus

Ahmed R Ahmed et al. Obes Surg. 2006 Oct.

Abstract

We report the case of a morbidly obese patient with situs inversus totalis presenting for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). The operative technique is detailed and we recommend the use of a mirror image approach to all parts of the operation. Consequently, the operative time is only moderately longer than usual. Laparoscopic RYGBP can be safely performed in patients with situs inversus.

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