Linear versus Circular Stapler for Gastrojejunal Anastomosis in Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: An Analysis of 211 Cases

Table 1

Summary of indications and contraindications for bariatric surgery according to the SMOB (Swiss Society for the Study of Morbid Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) criteria.

Indications	Contraindications
BMI ≥35 kg/m^2	Current pregnancy
Two-year unsuccessful adequate conservative therapy for weight reduction, respectively, one year at BMI ≥50 kg/m^2	Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in the last 6 months
	Unstable angina pectoris
	Cirrhosis of the liver Child B/C
	Pronounced renal insufficiency creatinine ≥300 μmol/l, GFR < 30 ml/min
	Continued substance abuse
	Severe psychological illness not attributable to overweight
	Lack of compliance, unwillingness to participate in postoperative aftercare