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The goal of this study is to compare the clinical efficacy (weight loss and metabolic changes) of long (150 cm) versus very long (250cm) Roux alimentary limb gastric bypass in superobese (BMI>50) patients.
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The study is a multicentre trial in which superobese (BMI>50) patients will be randomly assigned (in a 1:1 ratio) for laparoscopic gastric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with: a) long (150 cm) or b) very long (250cm) alimentary Roux limb. Patients will be included from three hospitals: Kaunas University of Medicine Hospital (Lithuania), Klaipeda District Hospital (Lithuania), Vaasa Central Hospital (Finland) ) where preoperative investigation, the same technique surgical procedures and follow up will be performed acording approved protocol.
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Subjects in the study will participate for approximately 5 years:
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150 participants in 2 patient groups
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Almantas Maleckas; Nerijus Kaselis
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