Through this case we describe the importance of jejunojejunostomy laterality relative to the Petersen's defect of the Roux alimentary limb during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Multiple patient factors may convey increased risk of complications and death after bariatric surgery. Assessing the likelihood of short-term morbidity is useful for
49-year-old female with 1-year history of worsening epigastricpai. Pain characterized as constant, dull and squeezing, worsened by oral intake, esp
The patient is a 37-year-old woman who had previously undergone an open sleeve gastrectomy at another institution. Several years after her initial operation, she had a BMI of 40 and was experiencin
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining prominence as it became the most frequent bariatric procedure performed. In 2015, LSG accounted for more than 50 percent of all bariatric procedures
48-year-old morbidly obese female with 2-year history of worsening shortness of breath and ches
A 36 year-old morbidly obese female underwent a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Her BMI at the time of surgery was 53 kg/m2. She continued smoking and subsequently developed a mar
We present two cases in which gastric diverticula were found in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. In the first case, the gastric diverticulum was found incidentally during the pr
Malnutrition is one of the concerns after a One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass(OAGB).
Most of the times it can be managed with high protein supplementation and close supervision and fol
Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. This pathology is more common in elderly patients and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. We present a case of
Gastric band erosion into the lumen of the stomach or esophagus is a common complication of laparoscopic gastric band. Left gastric artery erosion from gastric band i
Here we present a video case report of a successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy after a case of severe pancreatitis requiring deviation from standard operative technique. During the index opera
Lap bands gained popularity and were very commonly used in the treatment of morbid obesity in the early 2000s. While it has been found to be a very safe procedure, the lap band has unique risk
Malrotation of the small bowel is a rare finding that affects 1 out of 6,000 births. Over 90% are diagnosed right at birth, and as such, it is rare to identify in adults. Only a few cas
Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most efficient modality to treat morbid obesity. Unlike morbid obese, the overweight and obese population are more prevalent
According to ASMBS estimate for 2017, LSG constituted over 60% of all bariatric procedures. Between 2011 and 2017 the leak rate has decreased from 2% and currently stab
Gastrogastric fistula (GGF) is a rare complication following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Patients can be asymptomatic, or present with abdominal pain, marginal ulceration (MU) or
The study aim is to determine if patients who have undergone Endoscopic Gastrojejunostomy Revision (EGJR) maintain sufficient weight loss up to five years post o
With the decriminalization of marijuana, it is imperative that we understand how cannabis use can affect surgical outcomes. Previous studies in transplantat
Pancreatic heterotopia or Heterotopic pancreas (HP) is the presence of pancreatic tissue outside the normal anatomical boundaries. It is usually found in the upp
This is the case of an incidentally found left paraduodenal hernia during elective laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. The patient is a 52 year old man with no prior history of intra-abdominal sur
Obesity and obesity-related comorbidities are associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Bariatric surgery results in durable weight loss an
Our patient is a 50 year old female with a complicated bariatric surgery history who presented to our clinic with persistent GERD symptoms. She had undergone placement of a lap band in 2002 resulti
Follow up after bariatric surgery (BS) is known to be an important predictor of post-operative weight loss. The primary goal of this study was to determine predictors