Question:
My doctor performs what he calls a variation of the RNY.

Stomach pouch is the same. He does not disconnect (cut) the intestine instead he makes a hole in the intestine and connects it to the pouch. Has anyone heard of such a variation? Is it successful?    — Earl Z. (posted on January 19, 2002)

January 18, 2002
Does he transect? Cut apart the stomach to create the pouch?
   — bob-haller

January 19, 2002
When the pouch is created he leaves the pouch and newly created lower stomach connected but completely cut off from each other.
   — Earl Z.

January 19, 2002
earl my surgeon does the rny the same exact way. he staples between the pouch & stomach 8 or 9 rows (i forget which) but then he reinforces the staples by stitching over them! much less chance for staple line disruption this way. good luck.
   — sheryl titone

January 19, 2002
If I were you, I'd find out EXACTLY what this procedure is. It sounds to me like the old BillrothII procedure that has numerous health problems connected with it. I hope I'm wrong! But please find out what this is before you have it done. Here's a picture of it: [http://www.fourlane.com/mgb/pictures.htm] Take care for now...
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