The quality of life must be awful. As explained by Robert Rutledge, MD, there are several names for the same surgery, all emerge from the mini gastric bypass (MGB). " Carbajo and Caballero modified the MGB adding an “anti-reflux” technique and called their version the “One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB)”. Others have suggested the Omega Loop Gastric Bypass which is a suitable name, but has its own limitations. The long-used names MGB and OAGB thus stand, and the use of Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (SAGB) is similar to OAGB and is likely to be confused with the various SADI procedures."
They have to fix the terminology so patients know what they are getting. It is easy for surgeons to do and quick. but, there are "concerns with regard to symptomatic gastric or oesophageal biliary reflux requiring revisional surgery and long-term risk of gastric and oesophageal cancers."
As also explained by Robert Rutledge' MD "The MGB is restrictive while
not being obstructive. In contrast to the small pouch and small gastrojejunostomy of the RYGB, the tight gastric pouch of the sleeve, and the fixed plastic of the Lap-band, the MGB uses a larger gastric pouch with a wide open gastrojejunostomy to allow rapid emptying into the jejunum. Also, in contrast to the RYGB, the MGB has a significant malabsorptive component. It induces significant fatty food intolerance, an increase in bowel movements, and mild steatorrhea in response to large fatty meals." This is yet another illustration, of SAGB:
