Is Morbid Obesity Surgery Safe in Cirrhotics?
Roger D Wu, MD, Stalin Campos, MD, Eyob Feyssa, MD, Jorge Ortiz, MD, Radi Zaki, MD, Kamran Khanmoradi, MD, Victor Araya, MD, Nikroo Hashemi, MD, Albert Trang, MD, Ramsey Dallal, MD. Albert Einstein Medical Center INTRODUCTION: Although bariatric surgery has proven to be a safe and efficacious modality before and after kidney transplantation, the data… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band with a Plicated Sleeve Gastroplasty
James A Dickerson, MD, Chan W Park, MD, Dana D Portenier, MD. Duke University Medical Center The concept of combining a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) with a plicated sleeve gastroplasty (PSG) is proposed as a method to enhance early postoperative weight-loss, while minimizing the risk profile of a sleeve gastrectomy (SG). The technique presented… Continue Reading
Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Is Safe and Effective in Morbidly Obese Patients with Cirrhosis
Jayme B Stokes, MD, Nicholas H Pope, MD, Mohamed Dahman, MD, Sean C Kumer, MD, Timothy M Schmitt, MD, Bruce D Schirmer, MD, Peter T Hallowell, MD. University of Virginia Background: Limited data currently exists regarding the performance of laparoscopic Rou-en-y gastric bypass (LRGB) in patients with cirrhosis. We evaluated our experience at a university… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Staged Repair of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Slippage
Sebastian R Eid, MD, Christopher W Finnell, MD, Amit Trivedi, MD, Hans J Schmidt, MD, Shomaf Nakhjo, DO, Douglas R Ewing, MD. Hackensack University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Divison of Bariatric Surgery IntroductionLaparoscopic gastric band slippage is a known complication that requires re operation following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Inflammation distorts the normal… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obesity: Can It Be Considered a Definitive Procedure?
Edward Chao, MD, Yana Etkin, MD, Lynn Merklinger, NP, Jayne A Lieb, MD, Ajay K Chopra, MD. Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Providing bariatric surgical services is a challenge with an inner-city population. In some areas of NYC, the incidence of super obesity and multiple obesity related co-morbidities is high. Laparoscopic Sleeve… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Endoscopic Findings and Outcomes of Revisional Procedures in Patients with Weight Recidivism After Gastric Bypass
Panot Yimcharoen, Manish Singh, Stacy Brethauer, Philip Schauer, Tomasz Rogula, Matthew Kroh, Bipan Chand. Cleveland Clinic Foundation BACKGROUND: Significant long-term weight regain occurs in 10-20% patients after gastric bypass (RYGB). Treatment of this chronic disease requires an understanding of why some patients regain weight years after surgery. Enlargement of the gastric pouch or gastrojejunostomy (GJ)… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
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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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Bmi 30- 34.9
MARCOS BERRY, MD, LIONEL URRUTIA, MD, CRISTOBAL GUIXE, MD, RODRIGO VILLAGRAN, MD, HECTOR COÑOMAN, MD, PATRICIO LAMOZA, MD. Bariatric Surgical Unit, Clinica Las Condes, Santiago-CHILE Introduction: The aim of this study is to analyze safety and excess weight loss in the midterm follow up of patients with BMI under 35. Methods: Prospective study, not random;… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
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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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (less) Surgery with Traditional Multiple Port Laparoscopic Surgery for Adjustable Gastric Banding
John N Afthinos, MD, Koji Park, MD, Ninan Koshy, MBBS, James J McGinty, MD, Julio A Teixeira, MD FACS. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY Introduction: Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery for adjustable gastric band placement has been described in several case series, demonstrating safety and feasibility. To date, no prospective trials have evaluated the clinical outcomes… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Gastric Bypass Surgery Restores Meal Stimulation of the Anorexigenic Gut Hormones, Peptide Yy and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Independently of Caloric Restriction
Sarah Evans, MD, Zehra Pamuklar, MD, Jonathan Rosko, RN, Patrick Mahaney, RD, Ning Jiang, MD, Chan Park, MD, Alfonso Torquati, MD. Duke University, Department of Surgery INTRODUCTION – This study investigated the effects of gastric bypass surgery (GBS) on the postprandial levels of anorexigenic gut hormones. Our primary hypotheses were that obese individuals with type… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Removal of Adjustable Gastric Band with Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy
Joshua B Alley, MD FACS, Amit Parikh, DO, Stephen J Fenton, MD, Donovan N Tapper, MD, Richard M Peterson, MD MPH FACS. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Wilford Hall Medical Center Introduction: Approximately 33% of patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding are reported to experience failure of weight loss, intolerance of… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Meta-Analysis of Leak After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity
Alexander Aurora, MD, Leena Khaitan, MD, Alan Saber, MD. University Hospitals Case Medical Center INTRODUCTION: Sleeve gastrectomy is becoming a more common procedure in the realm of bariatrics. Its success has been questioned by proponents who query its efficacy and risk of staple-line leak. Bariatric surgeons will appreciate the data compiled herein to better inform… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Patient Reported Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) After Adjustable Gastric Banding-1 Year Interim Results of Lap-Band Ap® Experience (apex) Study: A Prospective, Multi-Center, Open-Label Longitudinal Patient Observational Study
George Woodman, MD, Robert Cywes, MD, Helmuth T Billy, MD, Michael Oefelein, MD FACS, Ted Okerson, MD FACP. Midsouth Bariatrics; Jacksonville Weight Loss Center; Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates; Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc Introduction: Bariatric surgery has been established as an effective treatment to reduce weight in severely obese patients (> 40 kg/m² OR > 35 kg/m²… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
NOTES-Inspired Sleeve Gastrectomy
Elie CHOUILLARD, MD, Abe Fingerhut, MD FACS. On behalf of the Intercontinental Society of Natural Orifice, Endoscopic, and Laparoscopic Surgery (i-NOELS), Poissy, FRANCE Aim: Miniaturization of the access into the abdominal cavity is, nowadays, gaining popularity. Theoretical advantages include reduced abdominal wall complications, less postoperative pain, reduced genesis of adhesions, shorter hospital stay, faster return… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity