# Robotic Conversion of Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Sleeve (SADI-S) to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB): A Novel Approach

**Authors:** Ahmad E Al-Mulla, Abdulla Sultan, Giorgio A Barretta, Maher Elchaar

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.104840 · Cureus · 2026-03-07

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of using robotic surgery to convert a SADI-S bariatric procedure to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, showing it is feasible and effective.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a novel robotic approach for revising a SADI-S procedure to RYGB, addressing challenges in revisional bariatric surgery.

## Key findings

- Robotic conversion from SADI-S to RYGB was successfully performed.
- The robotic approach demonstrated improved precision and safety in complex revisional cases.
- The patient experienced favorable outcomes following the conversion.

## Abstract

The single anastomosis duodeno-ileal sleeve (SADI-S) presents a simplified alternative to the duodenal switch. However, this procedure may result in malabsorption and associated complications for some patients. Revisional bariatric surgery can be extremely challenging, particularly following a previous intervention, and conventional laparoscopy may be limited in these complex cases. The introduction of robotic surgery has improved both precision and safety in such cases. This report describes a scarce case of robotic conversion from SADI-S to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, illustrating its feasibility and favorable patient outcomes.

## Full-text entities

- **Genes:** ALB (albumin) [NCBI Gene 213] {aka FDAHT, HSA, PRO0883, PRO0903, PRO1341}, PTH (parathyroid hormone) [NCBI Gene 5741] {aka FIH1, PTH1}
- **Diseases:** SADI-S (MESH:D007077), bile reflux (MESH:D001655), S (MESH:D018455), protein deficiency (MESH:D011488), hernia (MESH:D006547), ulcers (MESH:D014456), dizziness (MESH:D004244), lethargy (MESH:D053609), vitamin deficiency (MESH:D014802), weight loss (MESH:D015431), hypocalcemia (MESH:D006996), tremor (MESH:D014202), malabsorption (MESH:D008286), Malnutrition (MESH:D044342), adhesions (MESH:D000267), MBS (MESH:D008659), vomiting (MESH:D014839), nausea (MESH:D009325), obesity (MESH:D009765), weakness (MESH:D018908), blood loss (MESH:D016063), RBS (MESH:C535687), bowel movements (MESH:D012778)
- **Chemicals:** vitamin B6 (MESH:D025101), Calcium (MESH:D002118), Roux (-), sestamibi (MESH:D017256), B12 (MESH:C034730), vitamin D (MESH:D014807)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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