A Matched Case-Controlled Study of Single Incision and Conventional Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Patients in a Single U.S. Center with 1 Year Follow-Up
S. VITHIANANTHAN, MD, D GERO, MD, J Zhang, BS, J T Machan, M Vera, md. Department of Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, The Miriam Hospital Providence RI and Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital du Chablais, Monthey, Switzerland INTRODUCTIONSingle incision laparoscopic gastric banding (SIL-GB) has been reported to be safe and feasible. This matched… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
A New Method of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Grubnik V.V., Prof, Gollyak V.P., Grubnik O.V.. Odessa State Medical University Background. The mechanisms of weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass include stomach-restriction and malabsorbtion. Although satiety is achieved with a small stomach-porch, satisfactory weight-loss achieved not in every patient. Aim of the study was to compare weight loss and satiety after standard and new… Continue Reading
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A Retrospective Study of the Effect of Emend (Aprepitant) Combined with Corticosteroids On the Length of Stay in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
Scott E Mimms, MD, Anna Ibele, MD, Dan McKenna, MD, Lori Blythe, RN, Selzer Don, MD, John Ditslear III, MD, Margaret Inman, MD, Chris Evanson, MD, Samer G Mattar, MD. Clarian North Medical Center BACKGROUND: Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication following LRYGB which can lead to a longer hospital stay. Anti-emetics… Continue Reading
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A Ten Year Follow Up: Outcomes of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Malnourished Patients
Sammy D Eghbalieh, MD, Kenneth R Ziegler, MD, Mackenzie L Bear, MSC, Giang T Bui, BS, Andrew Ferrante, Babak Eghbalieh, MD FACS, Michael S Ajemian, MD FACS. Saint Mary's Hospital - Yale Affiliate, Waterbry, CT; Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT; UCSF Fresno Department of Surgery, UCSF Medical Education Program, Fresno, CA USA… Continue Reading
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Adjustable Gastric Band Converted to Sleeve Gastrectomy
Kibwe A Weaver, MD, Philip Schauer, MD. Cleveland Clinic This is a video representing a 63 year old patient. He had an adjustable gastric band placed with rather poor weight loss. After 3 years he began to suffer from dysphagia and nausea. Upon examination he was seen to have prolapsed. Despite having the fluid removed… Continue Reading
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Adjustable Gastric Band Prolapse Leading to Near Fatal Hemmorhage: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Nicholas Panella, BS, Steve Mattsinger, MD, Adolfo Z Fernandez, MD. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center The incidence of obesity continues to increase in the US population. Diet-based and pharmacological interventions have yet to show significant, sustainable weight-loss in clinical trials. Obesity surgeries are becoming more common and it is important for all surgeons to… Continue Reading
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An Improved Intragastric Balloon Procedure Using a New Silicone Water Filled Balloon: 5 Years Analysis of Safety and Efficiency
GUSTAVO L CARVALHO, MD PhD, FLÁVIO A J NIOR, MD, MASAICHI OKASAKI, MD, JOSÉ S SILVA, STUDENT, DIEGO L LIMA, STUDENT, EDUARDO C CHAVES, STUDENT, REBECA G ROCHA, STUDENT, ADRIANO C SALES, STUDENT, RAFAELA L GOUVEIA, STUDENT, CAMILA R CR. UNIPECLIN, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Pernambuco; Recife; Brazil BACKGROUND: Although bariatric surgery is the… Continue Reading
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An Innovative Technique for Circular Stapler Insertion and Wound Protection During Gastrojejunostomy
Alian Garay, MD, Danny V Martinec, BS, Valerie J Halpin, MD. Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, OR Our innovative method for inserting the circular stapler to create the gastrojejunal (GJ) anastamosis in laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass saves time and prevents wound infections. This technique requires the use of a specially designed tapered prosthetic at the… Continue Reading
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Assessment of Excess Weight Loss Using Fluoroscopic Gastric Band Fills
Chad J Carlton, MD, Michael seger, MD, Terive Duperier. BMI of Texas Introduction:We have recently implemented fluoroscopy as a diagnostic tool to improve patient satisfaction and weight loss success. We studied the utilization of fluoroscopy and measured the excess weight loss (EWL) percent at one year. Methods:We studied 77 patients from January 2009 to September… Continue Reading
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Averting Secondary Hyperparathyroidism with a Novel Bariatric Supplement (Nuvista®)
Ravi Shah, DO, Fred Brody, MD MBA, Khashayar Vaziri, MD, Melissa Flood, NP, Cathy Garey, RN, Claire LeBrun, MPH RD. The George Washington University Medical Center IntroductionFollowing gastric bypass surgery, vitamin D deficiency may occur in up to 44% of patients with alterations in PTH at 12 months. This study analyzes nutritional biomarkers in a… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Bariatric Surgery in Brazilian Professors of the Public Education System. Results and Particularities
Jose S Pinheiro, MD, Guilherme Zanco, MS, Giovanni Picolo, MS, Adriano Corona, MD, Jose F Farah, MD. General Surgery Service, Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, Brazil and University of the City of São Paulo, Brazil - UNICID Introduction: The objective of this study is to demonstrate specific characteristics of Brazilian professors of… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Bariatric Surgery in Older Patients- Which Procedure Is Best?
Sidhbh Gallagher, MD, Ashwin Kurian, MD, KDA Rajan, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD, Fernando Bonanni, MD. Abington Memorial Hospital IntroductionThere has been little reported on the effects of bariatric surgery on older individuals. No studies have compared different bariatric surgical techniques in this group.MethodsA prospectively collected database of all patients undergoing bariatric procedures between August 2006… Continue Reading
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Case Report of Revisional Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve Gasrectomy to Gastric Bypass
Adrian Marius Nedelcu, Jean Michel Fabre, Professor, David Nocca, Professor. CHU Montpellier We present a case of revisional bariatric surgery. It is a conversion of sleeve gastrectomy into a gastric bypass. The patient is a 53 y.o. male with a BMI of 59. As past medical history we mention an episode of pulmonary embolism after… Continue Reading
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Chyloperitoneum As a Complication of Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB): A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Cade C Cinnamond, DO, Zachary D Adams, MD, Michael Barker, MD. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Chyloperitoneum is an extremely rare complication of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) with only one other case reported in the literature. By definition, chyloperitoneum is the presence of chyle in the peritoneal cavity described as a turbid, milky fluid with… Continue Reading
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Comparison Between RYGB, DS, and VSG Effect On Glucose Homeostasis: Interim Report of Prospective Study
Mitchell S Roslin, MD FACS, Yuriy Dudiy, MD, Joanne Weiskopf, PA, Paresh Shah, MD FACS, Paresh Shah, MD FACS. Lenox Hill Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital Center Introduction: The effect of Roux en Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on insulin resistance and resolution of diabetes has been documented. Our group has reported a high incidence of reactive… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity