Simplified Technique for Performing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

NCT06782256 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 209085
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 140
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study will include all eligible patients who have undergone or who will undergo a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure at Madigan Army Medical Center using a specific surgical technique developed by the Principal Investigator. Traditionally, our surgeons have used a standardized technique that included use of a circular stapler to perform the anastomosis of the stomach pouch to the small bowel. The Principal Investigator developed a new technique with multiple modifications of the previous technique, including use of a totally linear stapled anastomosis. These techniques will be labeled OLD and NEW for the remainder of this document. The NEW technique was first utilized in May 2008 and has now been widely adopted by the majority of bariatric surgeons at Madigan Army Medical Center. This study will include both a retrospective review of all patients who have undergone this procedure, as well as a prospective observational study of all future patients undergoing this procedure. At this time, approximately 75 patients have undergone this procedure and will all be included in the retrospective review. The investigators estimate that 150 to 200 of these procedures will be performed at Madigan per year over the next 2 years, and will be included in the prospective observational arm of the study. The investigators anticipate a total sample number of 400 patients if the investigators collect data for the next two years. Hypothesis: The NEW technique of gastric bypass allows for safe and rapid performance of a laparoscopic gastric bypass. The NEW technique will result in shorter operative times compared to the OLD technique, and no significant difference in postoperative complications.

Conditions

Gastric Bypass; Morbid Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Complications

  Any challenges during the procedure/operation and after

  through study completion, an average of 2 years

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Weight

  through study completion, an average of 2 years

• Operation Time

  during surgery/procedure

Study Arms (1)

Gastric Bypass

Patients who have undergone a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure at using a specific surgical technique developed by the Principal Investigator

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who have undergone or who will undergo a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure at Madigan Army Center using a specific surgical technique developed by the Principal Investigator.

You may qualify if:

• scheduled for a laparoscopic gastric bypass

You may not qualify if:

• Patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass using any method other than the totally linear stapled method

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Madigan Army Medical Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Madigan Army Medical Center

Tacoma, Washington, 98431, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity, Morbid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obesity; Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Matthew J. Martin, MD

  Madigan Army Medical Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: FED
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Surgeon

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 8, 2010
• First Posted: January 17, 2025
• Study Start: July 9, 2009
• Primary Completion: March 10, 2011
• Study Completion: March 10, 2011
• Last Updated: January 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Locations

US (1)