Obesity is a growing pandemic. Bariatric surgery is the most effective means of treating obese patients, improving obesity related co-morbid conditions and increasing overall life expectancy. Nonethe
evaluate the impact of the systematic reinforcement of the gastric staple line with Seamguard® (absorbable polyglycolic acid:trimethylene carbonate) on per and postoperative blood loss and as a s
gastrectomy (SG) has increased in popularity as both a definitive and staged procedure for morbid obesity. Respectively, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbid disease in bariatr