American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of the literature on one-anastomosis gastric bypass

Abstract

The following review is being published by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in response to numerous inquiries made to the Society by patients, physicians, society members, hospitals, and others regarding one-anastomosis gastric bypass as a primary treatment for obesity or metabolic disease. The review is based on current clinical knowledge, expert opinion, and published peer-reviewed scientific evidence available at this time. The review is not intended as, and should not be construed as, stating or establishing a local, regional, or national standard of care.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Mini-gastric bypass; Obesity; One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass; Single anastomosis gastric bypass; Weight loss.