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Patient Centered Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Michael B Ujiki, MD, FACS, Chi Wang, PhD, Ryota Tanaka, MD, Mattew Gitelis, BS, Ermilo Barrera, MD, FACS, John Linn, MD, Steve Haggerty, MD, Zeeshan Butt, PhD, Joann Carbray, BS, Woody Denham, MD, FACS. NorthShore University HealthSystem, Northwestern Univeristy. INTRODUCTION – Inguinal hernia repair is the most common surgical procedure performed in the world. Quality… Continue Reading
Risk Factors for Post-fundoplication Dysphagia: Use of High-resolution Manometry
Se Ryung Yamamoto, Tommy H Lee, Kalyana C Nandipati, Pradeep Pallati, Kush R Lohani, Sumeet K Mittal. Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska. Aim: High-resolution manometry (HRM) provides more detailed assessment of esophageal function compared to conventional manometry. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between pre-operative HRM… Continue Reading
Relationship Between Smoking and Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Federico Moser, MD, Pablo Maldonado, MD, P Saleg, MD, F Signorini, MD, Veronica Gorodner, MD, Lucio Obeide, MD. Hospital Privado de Cordoba. INTRODUCTION: bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity. Discontinuing tobacco use has been typically associated with weight gain. Thus far, there are no reports supporting this fact. Herein, our objective was… Continue Reading