Dexlansoprazole Absorption and Marginal Ulceration After Gastric Bypass

In Switzerland, the most commonly performed bariatric procedure is the proximal Roux-en-y gastric Bypass surgery. Since marginal ulceration is a known complication after this Operation, a Proton pump Inhibitor (PPI) prophylaxis is prescribed postoperatively. Bariatric surgery may have an impact on the absorption and consequently on the efficacy of drugs. There are only very little data on the pharmacokinetics of PPIs following PRYGB. The aim of this study is to analyze the serum concentration of dexlansoprazole preoperative and after PRYGB surgery in patients taking PPI prophylaxis and to examine the incidence of marginal ulcers postoperatively in the same population.