Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DRAM) is a condition characterized by separation of the rectus muscles due to a laxity at the linea alba usu
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is currently the most frequently performed bariatric procedure. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a promising new bar
Percutaneous cholecystostomy tube (PCT) placement is often the initial management approach to severe acute cholecystitis in the unstable patient. Ho
Accelerated bone loss is a known complication after bariatric surgery. Bone mineral density (BMD), in the hip and femoral neck, has been shown to decrease signif
Operating room (OR) time is a significant cost and source of income for hospitals. Inefficient utilization can lead to late-in-the-day starts or inability to ad