Mini gastric bypass is a common operation in Europe
The expected weight loss with the operation is more and it is more durable if compared to laparoscopipc sleeve gastrectomy.
The expected weight loss is 65-80% of excess body weight after a year
Complications:
Bile reflux; up to 15%. Mostly managed medically however, 5% need revision to Roux en-Y bypass
Leak; 1-2%
Marginal Ulceration: the main risk factors are smoking, use of a class of pain medications called NSAIDs and H. pyolri infection. There are also other procedure related factors. The incidence is about 10% and mostly managed medically
Internal hernia in about 2%. It could happen years after surgery. The key is early identification and treatment