A Prospective Evaluation of a Variant of Biliopancreatic Diversion with Roux-en-Y Reconstruction in Mega-obese Patients (BMI ≥ 70 kg/m2)

Background Super-obese patients with BMI ≥ 70 kg/m2 present a special subgroup among the obese population due to the higher incidence of severe comorbidities and increased technical difficulties in perioperative management. The optimal surgical approach still remains controversial.