Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy ...
Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance among bariatric surgeons as a viable option for treating morbidly obese patie ...
A Comparative Study of the Tran ...
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block acts on the nerves localised in the anterior abdominal wall muscles. We evaluated the efficacy on post-b ...
Early and Late Abdominal Bleedi ...
Bleeding is a potentially serious complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Preventive measures and therapeutic strategies have not been a ...
Intragastric Balloon Treatment ...
Background The intragastric balloon is a widely used method in the treatment of obesity indicated for those patients who have failed to achieve and ...
Are Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass ...
Background This retrospective study compares the results of primary gastric bypass (PGB) versus secondary gastric bypass (SGB) performed after gastr ...
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass by Sin ...
Background Although the laparoscopic technique of Roux en Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) has popularized this weight loss procedure, the costs are justifi ...
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding in ...
Background The aggressive pursuit of weight loss in the elderly remains a controversial objective. In this series of 113 patients over 60 years of a ...
High Incidence of Appendix Carc ...
Although the appendix has been recognized as a preferential site for carcinoid tumors in obese patients, no definitive guidelines are so far availab ...
Gastric Bypass in the Treatment ...
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and class I obesity, which are pandemics of considerable socioeconomic importance, require new treatment ...
Perioperative Outcomes of Lapar ...
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has become a standard restrictive procedure in the USA for the treatment of severe obesity (body mass ...
Vitamin D Deficiency Before Bar ...
Background Before bariatric surgery, we demonstrate a 96% rate of vitamin D deficiency in morbidly obese French patients: should supplement intake b ...
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surge ...
Background The present study aimed to identify the implications for the mother and the newborn in pregnancies occurring after the bariatric surgery. ...
Revision to Malabsorptive Roux- ...
Background Twenty percent of gastric restrictive operations require revision. Conversion to Proximal Roux-en- Y gastric bypass (PRNYGBP) is associat ...
Revision of Failed Bariatric Pr ...
Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity has been established as an effective treatment method and has been shown to be associated with resolution of co ...
Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes ...
Background Laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGB) surgery markedly increases percent excess weight loss (%EWL) and obesity-related co-morbidities. Howeve ...
Failed Restrictive Surgery: Is ...
The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of converting failed restrictive procedures such as laparoscopic adjustable gastric ban ...
Quality of Life Parameters, Wei ...
The laparoscopic Roux Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and the laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection are frequently used methods for the treatment of morbid ...
The Potential Role of Intragast ...
The prevalence of people who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically in high-income countries over the past 20 years. There is a strong a ...
Trace Element Status and Inflam ...
Background Knowledge about the practical consequences of the nutritional status of Fe, Zn, and Cu and inflammation in obesity is limited. The object ...
Understanding the Significance, ...
Anastomotic leaks and bleeding are the two most feared major complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass (LRYGB). This study wa ...
Re-sleeve Gastrectomy for Faile ...
Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been rapidly accepted as a valuable bariatric procedure before its effectiveness on weight loss ...
Improvement in Quality of Life ...
Few studies have investigated changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in surgical patients who have undergone a laparoscopic sleeve gastre ...
Psychiatric Factors and Weight ...
Background Although pre-surgical psychological evaluations are commonly administered to patients considered for weight loss surgeries, the value of ...
The Effects of Laparoscopic Adj ...
The purpose of this study was to determine whether laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding has a role in the treatment of idiopathic intracranial hy ...
Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Re ...
Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining popularity as a primary procedure in selected morbidly obese patients. Like most other b ...