Does anyone know if Dr Shina in Louisville, Ky does open RNY distally w/transection

RATHER than the open RNY distally w/staples or staples and stitches. I have tried to get an answer to this question on the local Ky msg board on 9/23, but can't seem to get any answers. I am concerned about staple line disruption, and the surgeon I have had a consult with (Dr Gaar) only does open RNY with staples. He said he's had no staple line disruption (in over 10 yrs doing this) and seemed to feel that the only people that have this problem are the one's who outeat their pouches, WHICH I KNOW ISN'T CORRECT!!! HELP ME PLEASE!! Maybe Ky people read the obesityhelp board more than the local board. At least I hope so, LOL!!!

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