A Novel Approach for Conversion of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass to Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch
Philippe Topart, MD, Guillaume Becouarn, MD, Carine Phocas, RN. Societe de Chirurgie Viscerale, Clinique de l'Anjou, Angers, FRANCE Objectives- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is now one of the most used bariatric procedures. Although an efficient one, weight regain appears to be frequent and in approximately 20% of the cases will eventually lead to poor weight loss… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Operative Treatment of Gastrojejunal Anastomotic Ulcers After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Esther M Bonrath, MD, Christopher Daigel, MD, Teodor P Grantcharov, MD PhD. St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is currently the most common bariatric procedure performed in the USA. Marginal ulcers at the gastrojejunal anastomosis are a well known complication with an incidence reported between 1% to 16%. The etiology… Continue Reading
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- Video Loop Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Management of Staple Line Leaks After Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Consecutive Series of 378 Patients.
Michel Vix, MD, Ludovic Marx, MD, Michele Diana, MD, Silvana Perretta, MD, Gianfranco Donatelli, MD, Cosimo Callari, MD, Valérie Podelski, MD, Jacques Marescaux, MD Hon FRCS FACS Hon JSES. IRCAD, University of Strasbourg, France Introduction Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance as a definitive bariatric procedure with proven efficacy on weight loss and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Adjusting the gastric band during surgery: Is tighter better?
John O'dea, BE MED PhD, Robert G Snow, DO FACOS. NUI Galway, Ireland; Specialty Surgery Center of Fort Worth, TX Objective We have previously demonstrated that intra-operative adjustment of a gastric band to a stoma size of 6.5mm appears to confer an advantage of approximately 5%EWL in the period 4-6 weeks after surgery [1],… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Video Guide to the Performance of the Mini-gastric Bypass
R Rutledge, MD. Centers for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Introduction: There is a growing body of evidence showing that the Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) is a safe and effective alternative to other bariatric surgical operations. Repeated randomized controlled trials show the MGB outperforms comparable bariatric procedures. This video describes the technique of performance of the MGB.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Morbidly Obese Men Showed Decreased Testosterone Levels and Sexual Quality of Life Compared With Age Adjusted Men in the Community
Taehee Kwak, MD, Homayoun Pournik, MD, Krystyna Kabata, RPAC, Anthony Tortolani, MD, Piotr Gorecki, MD. New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, USA Background: Previous studies have indicated that morbidly obese males have decreased testosterone levels and sexual function related quality of life. Objective: The purpose of this study was to quantify decreased sexual quality… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Does Not Worsen Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in Morbidly Obese Patients
Joshua A Scott, MD, Joel R Brockmeyer, MD, Rebekah J Johnson, MD, Yong U Choi, MD. D.D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Introduction: Those with morbid obesity are at increased risk for having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. Currently, treatment for GERD in these patients is either gastric fundoplication or bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass has… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Presentation and Management of Gastrogastric Fistula After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Saber Ghiassi, MD MPH, Ruby Gatschet, MD, Daniel Moon, MD, Keith Boone, MD FACS, Kelvin Higa, MD FACS. University of California, San Francisco, Fresno INTRODUCTION: Gastrogastric fistula (GGF), a communication between the gastric pouch and gastric remnant, is a rare but important complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) that can lead to weight recidivism… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Retrograde Intussusception After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Saber Ghiassi, MD MPH, Daniel Moon, MD, Keith Boone, MD FACS, Kelvin Higa, MD FACS. University of California, San Francisco, Fresno Retrograde or antiperistaltic intussusception is a very rare complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It involves intussusception of the distal bowel into the proximal bowel almost exclusively at or near the jejunojejunostomy. This video… Continue Reading
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Prophylactic Management of Cholelithiasis in Bariatric Patients – Is Routine Cholecystectomy Warranted?
Chris G Smith, Dr, Balpreet Brar, Dr, Fatima Haggar, Ms, Joseph Mamazza, Dr, Robert Dent, Dr, Jean Denis Yelle, Dr, Husein Moloo, Dr, Isabelle Raiche, Dr. the Ottawa Hospital INTRODUCTION: The role of prophylactic cholecystectomy and the usefulness of preoperative ultrasound in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is unclear. The objective of this study was… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
The Mini-gastric Bypass: 15 Years Later
R Rutledge, MD. Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery INTRODUCTION There is a growing body of evidence showing that the Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) is a safe and effective alternative to other bariatric surgical operations. This study reports on the results of a consecutive cohort of 6,000 patients undergoing the MGB. METHODS:A prospective database was used… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Pull Technique for Introducing the Anvil During Gastric Pouch-jejunal Limb Anastomosis in Lrygb
Amarit Tansawet, MD, Suphakarn Techapongsatorn, MD, Sopon Lerdsirisopon, MD, Wisit Kasetsermwiriya, MD. Vajira Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, University of Bangkok Metropolis Objective of techniqueTo help us perform the gastric pouch-jejunal limb anastomosis more easier. Description of methodsThe gastric pouch-jejunal limb anastomosis is usually done by circular… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Management Options for Obesity After Bariatric Surgery
Kristen Buttelmann, PAC MMS, Amy Yetasook, Melissa Ruiz, MD, John Linn, MD, Ervin Denham, MD, Michael Ujiki, MD. NorthShore University HealthSystem Introduction: Bariatric surgery results in significant and life-changing weight loss for a majority of patients. However, a significant minority of individuals fail to reach their target weight or have significant weight regain after… Continue Reading
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- Posters of Distinction
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Roux-limb Length Does Not Predict Remission of Diabetes After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Andrew A Taitano, MD, Tejinder P Singh, MD. AMC Bariatric Surgery Group, Albany Medical Center INTRODUCTION: The surgical treatment of morbid obesity leads to weight loss and remission of diabetes in most patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, it is unknown whether technical factors such as the length of the roux-limb have… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Morbidly Obese Achondroplasic and Bariatric Surgery
Venkata S Kanthimathinathan, MD, John Dockins, MD, Norbert Richardson, MD, Daniel Hoernschemeyer, MD, Archana Ramaswamy, MD, Natalie Suttmoeller, RN CCRN CBN, Roger De La Torre, MD. University of Missouri Health Care INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a significant and potentially serious health problem in achondroplasia with an incidence of 13 to 43%. Long-term studies show that… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity