An intrahepatic anastomosis requires finding nonscarred, nonischemic ducts, thus allowing a safe and high-quality anastomosis with significantly better results when compared to the low-level anastomosis group.

Although this was not a comparative study and although sample size imposed limitations, with this preliminary data, we conclude that the laparoscopic approach to UC and FAP at our institution is safe, feasible, and effective. However, to achieve the benefits in postoperative outcome, this procedure should be performed only by experienced laparoscopic surgeons.

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Laparoscopic gastric bypass (LRYGB) provides a satisfactory weight loss and BMI reduction, specifically, percent of excess BMI lost with the simultaneous improvement of comorbid disease.

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