Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Morbid obesity and Type 2 Diabetes – Outcome in Chinese
Simon K Wong, MD, Shirley Y Liu, MD, Candice C Lam, RN, Enders K Ng, MD The Chinese University of Hong Kong Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is increasingly advocated as a primary bariatric procedure for morbid obesity. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of LSG as a stand-alone operation in achieving weight reduction… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic revision of Roux-En-Y gastric bypass for the treatment of a complex gastro-gastric fistula
Axel F Beskow, MD, Agustin Duro, MD, Roberto E Remolo, MD, Alfredo Amenabar, MD, Fernando G Wright, MD, Demetrio Cavadas, MD Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires A gastro-gastric fistula is a relatively rare complication after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) for morbid obesity. It generally presents with abdominal pain and weight gain. Its management usually… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic-Assisted ERCP in Patients with Roux-En-Y Anatomy
Terri A Zomerlei, BS, MPAS, Jennifer A McLellan, MD, Zyra C Cortez, BS, Scott J Cressman, BS, David E Scheeres, MD, FACS, James A Foote, MD, FACS Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners INTRODUCTION: Performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) on patients who have previously undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNYGB) is logistically and technically challenging.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in morbidly obese patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Sang-Moon Han, MD, Rena Moon, MD, Sung Soo Park, MD, Carlos Esquivel, MD, Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD, Samuel Szomstein, MD, Steven Wexner, MD, Raul Rosenthal, MD The bariatric and Metabolic institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida. Weston, Florida Background: Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is thought of as a wasting disease it sometimes coincides with obesity. Laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A Single Institution’s Five Year Experience
Elizabeth A Dovec, MD, Robert Kelly, MD, Willie Melvin, MD, Ronald H Clements, MD, Brandon Williams, MD, Michael Holzman, MD, Naji Abumrad, MD Vanderbilt University Background: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) is a commonly performed surgical procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. Since its FDA approval in 2001, the procedure has gained popularity by… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: A Comparative Analysis of Long-term Reoperation and Failure Rates
James G Bittner IV, MD, Angel M Reyes, MD, Luke G Wolfe, MS, Jill G Meador, RN, BSN, James W Maher, MD, John M Kellum, MD Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA Introduction: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is considered by many to be a safer and equally effective option compared… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Does Preoperative Diabetes Mellitus Affect Weight Loss Outcome After Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch?
Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD, FACS Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery Introduction: Studies have shown significant association between increased body mass index (BMI) and insulin resistance. Preoperative diabetes mellitus (DM) has been reported as an independent predictor for suboptimal (≤40%) weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Association between preoperative DM and weight… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Resolution of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia after Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Iswanto Sucandy, MD, Gintaras Antanavicius, MD, FACS, Fernando Bonanni, MD, FACS Abington Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery Introduction: Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) was initially performed as the first stage of biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch and is now considered a definitive procedure because of its promising early and midterm results. As a relatively new… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Tissue Thickness Measurements From Excised Sleeve Gastrectomy Specimens
Logan Rawlins, MD, Melissa Rawlins, MPA, PAC, Donovan Teel, MD Wright State University Introduction: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) has become an increasingly common operation offered to morbidly obese patients seeking bariatric surgery. There is minimal basic science data regarding the thickness of transected stomach as the limits of smaller gastric sleeves are created closer to… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Human Stomach Tissue Properties as a Function of Time From Excision
Logan Rawlins, MD, Melissa Rawlins, MPA, PAC, Donovan Teel, MD Wright State University Introduction: As sleeve gastrectomy becomes a more common bariatric operation, continued research is focused on creating better stapling devices based on a growing understanding of human stomach properties. Human cadaver stomach utilized for research purposes is often stored for varied periods of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Cholecystectomy Incidence After Bariatric Surgery : Comparing Gastric Bypass, Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy
Rena Moon, MD, Andre Teixeira, MD, Muhammad Jawad, MD, FACS Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Bariatric and Laparoscopy Center Introduction: Rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery has been a factor of inducing gall stones postoperatively. Many reports have demonstrated increased gall stone formation after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB). However, not many studies have… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Choledochoduodenostomy as Definitive Treatment for Common Bile Duct Stones Following Roux-En-Y Gastic Bypass Surgery
Christopher DuCoin, MD, Rena Moon, MD, Andre Teixeira, MD, Muhammad Jawad, MD, FACS Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center INTRODUCTION: Bariatric surgery is well known to be a lithogenic procedure that results in increased incidences of biliary stones. However, following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB) surgery the new gastrointestinal configuration does not permit access to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Causes of Small Bowel Obstruction After Gastric Bypass: A Review of 1000 Cases at a Single Institution
Luke Elms, MD, Rena Moon, MD, Andre Teixeira, MD, Muhammad Jawad, MD, FACS Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center Introduction: Internal hernia is a relatively common post operative complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB) procedure. It has been reported that 5-7% of RYGB patients develop internal herniation through Peterson’s or mesenteric defect. However, considerable… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity in a Japanese institute
Masayuki Ohta, MD, Yuichiro Kawano, MD, Hidetoshi Eguchi, MD, Takahide Kawasaki, MD, Kazuhiro Yada, MD, Hiroki Uchida, MD, Yukio Iwashita, MD, Seigo Kitano, MD Department of Surgery I, Oita University Faculty of Medicine, and Oita University Background/Aim: In Japan, laparoscopic bariatric surgery has been performed since 2000. The number of the patients has gradually increased,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
An Unusual Complication After Revisional Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Andrew S Wu, MD, Daniel M Herron, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine We present the diagnosis and management of an early post operative small bowel obstruction caused by mesocolic herniation after revisional laparoscopic gastric bypass. We highlight some of the key radiologic findings which are critical in diagnosing this complication after gastric bypass surgery.… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity