Bariatric Operative Reporting: Perceptions of Quality Amongst Canadian Bariatric Surgeons
Shannon E Stogryn, MBBS, Krista Hardy, MSc, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Ashley Vergis, MMEd, MD, FRCSC, FACS. University of ManitobaIntroduction Our objective was to evaluate the perceptions of Canadian bariatric surgeons regarding the quality of operative reporting in bariatric surgery and if there is a potential need for improvement. Additionally, we aimed to assess opinions on… Continue Reading
Bariatric surgery improves quality of life and maintains nutritional status of older obese patients
Elie Chouillard1, Ronald Daher, MD1, Jean Biagini, MD2. 1PARIS POISSY MEDICAL CENTER, 2SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERIntroduction: Bariatric surgery is being safely performed in older patients. Quality of life and aggravation of sarcopenic obesity, however, have never been assessed in this subgroup of patients. This retrospective study aims to evaluate quality of life of older obese patients… Continue Reading
Bariatric Surgery in the Super-Super Obese: Outcomes of Weight Loss and Effects on Medical Co-morbidities
Maureen V Hill, MD1, Ian C Bostock, MD, MS1, Sarah E Billmeier, MD, MPH1, Escar Kusema2, Maureen Quigley, APRN1, Gina L Adrales, MD, MPH, FACS1. 1Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 2Dartmouth Geisel School of MedicineIntroduction: Laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) have both been shown to be safe and effective in achieving excess… Continue Reading
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Alexandra Chow1, Noah J Switzer1, Jerry T Dang1, Xinzhe Shi1, Christopher de Gara1, Daniel Birch1, Richdeep S Gill2, Shahzeer Karmali1. 1University of Alberta, 2University of CalgaryINTRODUCTION: We aimed to examine the literature regarding the efficacy of bariatric surgery for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective treatment… Continue Reading
Barrett’s Esophagus After Roux-en- Y Gastric Bypass: Does Regression Occur?
Maria Veronica Gorodner, MD, Gaston Clemente, MD, Alejandro Grigaites, MD. Programa Unidades Bariatricas, ArgentinaIntroduction: Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is recognized as a premalignant lesion for esophageal adenocarcinoma. BE appears as a consequence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is clearly increased among obese population. There is no question that laparoscopic Roux -en- Y gastric bypass (LRYGB)… Continue Reading
Best practice to investigate obstructive sleep apnoea in patients undergoing bariatric surgery – are routine sleep studies really indicated?
Ajay Gupta, MBBS, MS, MRCSEd, Tabitha Gana, John Finney, Katie Kirk, Jochen Seidel, Srinivasan Balchandra, MBBS, MS, MD, FRCSI, FRCS, GEN, SURG. Doncaster Royal InfirmaryObjective: The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery who are screened on the basis of their Epworth Sleepiness… Continue Reading
Bidirectional Approach of Video Assisted Neck Surgery (BAVANS) Enables Advanced Endoscopic Lymph Node Dissection in Thyroid Cancer Surgery – Introduction of a Rigid Endoscope with Flexible Direction of View
Akiihro Nakajo, MD, PhD, Hideo Arima, Yoshie Takae, Munetsugu Hirata, Yoshiaki Shinden, Yuko Kijima, Shoji Natsugoe. Kagoshima University Hospital Objectives: We developed a new Bidirectional Approach of Video Assisted Neck Surgery (BAVANS) for endoscopic thyroid cancer surgery, and have already reported that cranio-caudal approach is extremely useful for endoscopic complete lymph node dissection (CLND) around… Continue Reading
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Bile Aspiration Exfoliative Cytology in Cases of Malignant Obstructive Jaundice
Thakur Yadav, MS, DNB, Krishnamurthy Jagadeesh, MS, Radhika S, Vikas Gupta, Rakesh Kochhar. postgratuate institute of medical education and research chandigarhBACKGROUND: Bile withdrawn for cytology during ERCP and PTBD is a safe method with no increasing in patient's morbidity. As it is routinely done in patients of malignant obstructive jaundice and allows a diagnostic orientation… Continue Reading
Biliary Stent Migration Presented As Abdominal Wall Abscess; Case Report and Literature Review.
Hany Fahmy, MD, FRCSI, FACS, Ahmed Elsayed, Ahmed Dwid. Royal Commission Medical CenterEndoscopic biliary stenting is a well-established and minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of biliary tract obstruction. Several complications of stent placement have been described. Stent migration is a late complication which usually passes spontaneously. Rarely, it may lead to perforation or penetration… Continue Reading
Biomechanical Comparison of the Immediate Fixation Strength of Non-traumatic Mesh Fixation Methods: Lifemesh(tm), Tisseel(tm), and Progrip(tm)
Charles P Shahan, MD1, Nathaniel Stoikes, MD1, Esra Roan, PhD2, James Tatum, BS2, David Webb, MD1, Guy R Voeller, MD1. 1University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2University of MemphisBACKGROUND: LifeMesh™ is a novel self-fixating mesh adhesive technology where large-pore, lightweight polypropylene mesh is embedded in a dry matrix of porcine gelatin and microbial transglutaminase enzyme.… Continue Reading
Body composition change after bariatric surgery
Narong Boonyagard, MD, Pondech Vichajarn, Rapheephat Tanomphetsanga, Jakrapan Wittayapairoch, Krit Kitisin, Suppa-ut Pungpapong, Chadin Tharavej, Patpong Navicharern, Suthep Udomsawaengsup. Chulalongkorn HospitalBackground Bariatric surgery is one of treatment choices for morbid obesity patients because of its effective weight loss. To improve positive effects on metabolic risks, this weight loss should be primary from body fat mass… Continue Reading
Bowel perforation after posterior spinal instrumentation: A rare complication.
Ernesto Miranda-Cervantes, MD, Luis Molina-Estavillo, MD, Ulises Caballero-DelaPena, MD, Mauricio Castano-Eguia, MD, Aurora Guillen-Graf, Marco Juarez-Parra, MD, Berenice Medina-Ortiz. Christus Muguerza Hospital Alta Especialidad / UDEMINTRODUCTION Intestinal perforation is a rare complication of lumbar instrumentation on a posterior approach. Until 2013 only 23 cases were reported. The L4-L5 intervertebral space is the most frequent location… Continue Reading
Breakthrough in Endoscopic Treatment of Zenker’s Diverticulum: Bipolar Energy Division
Shanglei Liu, MD, Robert Weisman, MD, Ran B Luo, MD, Alisa M Coker, MD, Ryan Broderick, MD, Caitlin Houghton, MD, Jonathan C DeLong, MD, Bryan J Sandler, MD, Garth R Jacobsen, MD, Santiago Horgan, MD. Department of Surgery, University of California San DiegoLaparoscopic energy sealing devices have become more advanced in recent years to allow… Continue Reading
Can Endoscopic Clips Solve Surgical Nightmares? A 4-year Experience with Over the Scope Clipping System
Shanglei Liu, MD1, Thomas Savides, MD2, Syed Fehmi, MD2, Ran B Luo, MD1, Alisa M Coker, MD1, Jonathan C DeLong, MD1, Caitlin Houghton, MD1, Bryan J Sandler, MD1, Garth R Jacobsen, MD1, Santiago Horgan, MD1. 1Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, 2Department of Gastroenterology, University of California San DiegoIntroduction Evaluate our four-year experience… Continue Reading
Can the Minigrasper replace a port in laparoscopic surgery
Hugo Bonatti. University of Maryland Shore HealthObjectives: The minigrasper is a 2.4mm instrument, which is inserted into the abdominal cavity without use of a Trocar. The device is currently more commonly used by gynecologists, however, some experience in general laparoscopic surgery is available. However, it is usually used as an additional retractor. We herein report… Continue Reading