Swiss study of 21,000 patients compares stapler techniques in Weight-Loss surgery

NCT ID NCT07483957

First seen Mar 20, 2026

Summary

This study looked at over 21,000 people in Switzerland who had gastric bypass surgery for severe obesity. It compared two ways of connecting the stomach to the small intestine: using a linear stapler or a circular stapler. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer complications and shorter hospital stays. The results help doctors choose the best technique for their patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Kantonsspital St.Gallen

    Sankt Gallen, 9000, Switzerland

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.