Post-operative Gastric Bypass Marginal Ulcers and Strictures Lead to Increased Weight Loss
IntroductionMorbid Obesity is the leading public health epidemic of the industrialized world with bariatric surgery as the only effective and enduring treatment for this disease. Gastric Bypass is known to be very effective for weight loss but can have complications like marginal ulcers or strictures. We hypothesized that gastric bypass patients with ulcers/strictures have differing… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Preoperative Exercise on Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery
INTRODUCTION: Exercise is thought to improve functional outcomes and weight loss. As little as thirty minutes of brisk exercise daily can increase weekly metabolic caloric expenditure to about 35000 Kcal. This study is designed to measure change in preoperative exercise activity and functional health status, and subsequent postoperative physical activity in bariatric surgical patients. METHODS… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Reasons and Outcomes of Surgical Revision of Gastrojejunal Anastomotic Complications in Patients After Laparoscopic Rygbp for Morbid Obesity.
BACKGROUNDStenosis, ulceration and dilatation at the gastrojejunostomy (GJ) are recognized complications after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). Treatment options for GJ complications include in most cases endoscopy; rarely, a surgical revision is needed. In this series we reviewed our experience with surgical revisions of the GJ in patients that did not respond to an endoscopic treatment… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Reduction of Obesity Comorbidities: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
Introduction: Surgical weight loss has been shown to effectively lead to improvements of obesity associated comorbid conditions. The goal of our study was to compare the timing of comorbidity resolution between laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB).Methods: All patients (n=476) undergoing LRYGB or LAGB at our institution over a 2… 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
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
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
Reversal Rather Than Revision of Failed Bariatric Operation
Reversal Rather Than Revision of Failed Bariatric OperationsOperative revision and reversal represent treatment alternatives for patients who fail primary bariatric operations. This review focuses on a small group of patients who had reversal rather than revision of their primary operation.METHODS: This study reviews 2532 primary and 238 revisional operations that were performed by one surgeon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Routine Postoperative Upper Gastrointestinal Fluoroscopy Is Unnecessary After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Placement
The purpose of this study is to determine whether routine postoperative upper gastrointestinal fluoroscopy (UGI) is necessary after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). LAGB has become an accepted procedure for weight loss surgery, particularly because of decreased operative time and fewer early perioperative complications. Many centers utilize UGI to ensure stomal patency and gastric integrity… 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
Single Incision Laparoscopic Gastric Band Placement
To further improve cosmesis and perhaps reduce the disability associated with current laparoscopic operations single incision laparoscopic surgery has been advocated. Single incision laparoscopic surgery has been applied to cholecystectomy and appendectomy. We report on the application of this technique to adjustable gastric banding. Methods: Six patients with BMI of 41-44 underwent single incision laparoscopic… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Smaller Patients Do Better: The Rationale for Expanding the Criteria for Obesity Surgery
INTRODUCTION.The prevalence of Americans with a BMI >40 is 4.7% but over 25% of Americans have a BMI >30. The risks and benefits of weight loss surgery are well documented. The population of patients between a BMI of 30-35 may also benefit significantly from these surgeries; many centers are proposing investigations along these lines. We… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Splenic Upper Pole Ischemia Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: First Case Report
Introduction: Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy is relatively new surgical therapy for morbid obesity. The spleen receives it blood supply from the splenic artery and the short gastric vessels. We are reporting a first case of splenic upper pole ischemia following resection of the short gastric arteries in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Material and method: Gastrectomy and related… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity
Starting Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Program: Short Term Outcomes
IntroductionLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has been shown to be a safe and effective primary weight loss procedure. With increasing international experience, more bariatric surgery centers are starting to offer sleeve gastrectomy. Our hypothesis is that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as part of a multidisciplinary weight loss program can be safely introduced with acceptable short term results. MethodsThe… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Metabolic / Obesity