How does laparoscopic gastric bypass compare to open gastric bypass?
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the gold standard for bariatric surgery.
- Since 2004, laparoscopic gastric bypass has been more commonly used than open gastric bypass.
- Recent studies continue to document that laparoscopic gastric bypass is associated with shorter length of stay, lower morbidity and mortality, and lower cost compared with open gastric bypass.
