Incidence and Implications of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Testing Following Gastric Bypass
Introduction: Reactive hypoglycemia following RYGB has been well reported. Its frequency and implications are unclear. To further determine its incidence and significance, glucose tolerance tests (GTT) was used to assess the effect of glucose challenge on post-RYGB patients.Methods: 28 randomly selected patients who were at least 6 months post-op from RYGB and were returning for… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Retrograde Intussusception After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients: A Case Series of 10 Patients
Introduction: The number of weight loss procedures is rising rapidly, so that complications which were previously considered rare are not uncommon now. Retrograde intussusception following roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery is an example of a surgical problem that was previously considered rare in adults, but which may become common enough to merit discussion in the overall… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Safety of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (lagb): 7-year Data From a U.s. Center of Excellence
Objectives: To assess the complications associated with gastric band. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed using longitudinal data from adult patients who received LAGB between Jan 1, 2000 and Feb 29, 2008. General complications, (bowel obstruction, hernia, dehydration, gall bladder, and pain) as well as band-related complications (erosion, slippage/prolapse, device malfunction, intolerance/removal, and port-related issues)… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Impact of Roux Length on Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Background: Many surgeons use longer roux limbs in laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRGB) for more overweight patients in an attempt to achieve greater weight loss. However, prior studies have shown conflicting results regarding the impact of roux length on weight loss. Moreover, gastric bypass produces weight loss through additional mechanisms which are potentially more potent.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy for Bmi < 50
Introduction: Since its introduction, the laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy (LVG) has rapidly gained popularity as a treatment modality for morbid obesity. The benefits of the vertical sleeve gastrectomy include a low complication rate, the avoidance of foreign material, maintenance of normal gastro-intestinal continuity, the absence of malabsorption and the ability to convert to multiple other… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Regression of Dyslipidemia in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Bmi Below 30 Submitted to the Laparoscopic Ileal Interposition
Background: Lipid management aimed at lowering LDL cholesterol, raising HDL cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides reduces macrovascular disease and mortality in patients with T2DM, particularly in those who had prior cardiovascular events. The objective of this study is to evaluate the control of dyslipidemia in patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) with BMI below 30 that… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Regression of Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Bmi Below 30 Submitted to the Laparoscopic Ileal Interposition
Introduction: Between 20 to 40% of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients (T2DM) develops nephropathy. It is considered the most common cause of end-stage renal disease. The objective of this study is to evaluate the regression of nephropathy in patients with T2DM with BMI below 30 that were submitted to the laparoscopic ileal interposition associated to… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Two Years Result on Glycemic Control of Obese Type 2 Diabetes Patients Following Intragastric Balloon Removal
Background: Intragastric Balloon (IGB) is an alternative endoscopic procedure to achieve weight loss and improve obesity related co-morbidities. The impact of IGB in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after its removal is uncertain.Patients and Methods: 28 obese T2DM patients (20 female; mean age 43.5 ± 11.0 years, mean BW107.5 ± 24.5 kg; mean BMI 40.6±… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Linear Association of Limb Length and Weight Loss in 3,309 Mini-gastric Bypass Patients
The effect of limb-length on weight loss after gastric bypass is controversial. Some studies have concluded longer bypasses increase weight loss while others have no effect of bypass length on weight loss. Review of the negative studies show generally small sample sizes and thus are likely to be at risk for a beta, type II… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Migration of Suture Material: An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain After Gastric Bypass Surgery
OBJECTIVE: The potential for internal hernias and subsequent bowel obstruction following laparoscopic RNY gastric bypass (RYGB) mandates closure of mesenteric defects. We have previously recommended the use of non-absorbable suture material to limit this complication. However, recently we have identified several patients presenting with abdominal pain and/or perforation secondary to migration of the suture material.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Mini-gastroplasty: Results of Non-resectional Sleeve Type Gastroplasty
Background:Work continues to find the ideal weight loss surgery. The Mini-Gastroplasty (MG) was designed to provide a simple, safe and effective restrictive type of Gastroplasty, with anatomy similar to the sleeve gastrectomy, has been used for 9 years. Methods: The MG consists of a complete division of the lesser curve from the body of the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Laparoscopic Revision After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Pouch Enlargement
Some patients that have had a gastric bypass display a distension of the gastric pouch that may participate to weight regain. We studied the impact of pouch size reduction on weight changes.Seven patients aged 42.9±8.9 yrs, with an initial BMI of 42.5±5.7, who had had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) were reoperated on from June… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Early Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Pro and Anti-inflammatory Mediators and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
INTRODUCTION:Obesity is associated with a chronic inflammatory state and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. We hypothesize that gastric bypass is associated with rapid improvements in inflammatory mediators and cardiovascular risk.METHODS:We performed a prospective pilot study of morbidly obese patients who underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Patient demographics, clinical data and biochemical markers related to inflammation… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Resolution of Diabetes Mellitus Following Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. a Prospective Analysis of 49 Patients.
Introduction: Morbid obesity is a chronic disease that reduces life expectancy and is a major risk factor for type II diabetes. Bariatric surgery is the only therapy that produces significant and sustained weight loss and has been reported to result in clinical and biochemical resolution of type II diabetes.Aim: Measure the effect of gastric bypass… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Effect of Gastric Bypass on C-reactive Protein Levels: A Prospective Analysis
INTRODUCTION: Surgical treatment of morbid obesity improves many co-morbidities including diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and asthma. Elevated CRP levels, common in the morbidly obese, and its reflected increase in cardiovascular and cerebro-vascular complications has led to further study in patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRGB). In this study we prospectively investigate the relationship between… Continue Reading
- Type:
- Posters
- Topic:
- Metabolic / Obesity