Long-term (>10 Yrs) Outcome of the Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch

Abstract

LDS is a very effective metabolic procedure, at the cost of occasional protein and other nutritional deficiencies. Outcome in the long term is best in super obese patients. Overall quality of life is good. The high reoperation rate and incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease are concerning.