what is a roux-en-y
In general surgery, a Roux-en-Y anastomosis, or Roux-en-Y, is a surgically created end-to-side anastomosis, most commonly performed for weight loss or to remove a malignancy. Typically, it is between stomach and small bowel that is distal (or further down the gastrointestinal tract) from the cut end. 1 Overview.