One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is gaining popularity among bariatric procedures. However, data on the number and outcomes of revisional surgeries is scarce. This study included patients undergoing OAGB revision in a high-volume centre between January 2020 and October 2024. The study evaluates the indication for revision, the type of procedure performed, and the success of revisional surgery, assessed by symptom resolution or percent excess weight loss (%EWL) > 40% at 2 years. OAGB was performed on 3280 patients, of which 52 (1.6%) necessitated surgical revision for late complications as well as 18 patients who had their primary OAGB elsewhere. A total of 68 patients (47 females, 21 males) underwent OAGB revision. The mean time to revision after primary OAGB was 28 months. Indications for revision in the 68 patients were recurrent weight gain (51.5%, 0.73% of the total), severe bile reflux (29.4%, 0.52% of the total), marginal ulcers (7.4%, 0.12% of the total), excessive malabsorption (5.9%, 0.06% of the total), and stenosis (5.9%, 0.12% of the total). Revisional procedures in the 68 patients included biliary-pancreatic limb lengthening (47%), conversion to RYGB (29.4%), redo gastro-jejunal anastomosis (13.3%), biliary-pancreatic limb shortening (5.9%), and pouch resizing (4.4%). There were no major postoperative complications and 5.8% minor complications, all managed conservatively. At 20 months, 98.5% of revisional surgeries were successful, with complete symptom resolution for reflux, anastomotic ulcers and stenosis. The mean of %EWL in the recurrent weight gain group was 33.7%, 57.4% and 84% at 3 months, 1 year and 2 years. OAGB appears to be a safe procedure with a low revision rate. When necessary, surgical revision procedures can be tailored and have a high success rates and low morbidity. A management algorithm has been developed and proposed.
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