A Biomarker Panel for Non-alcoh ...
Background Patients with biopsy-proven NASH and especially those with fibrosis are at risk for progressive liver disease, emphasizing the clinical i ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Understanding the Significance, ...
Anastomotic leaks and bleeding are the two most feared major complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass (LRYGB). This study wa ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes ...
Background Laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGB) surgery markedly increases percent excess weight loss (%EWL) and obesity-related co-morbidities. Howeve ...
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 ...
Revision to Malabsorptive Roux- ...
Background Twenty percent of gastric restrictive operations require revision. Conversion to Proximal Roux-en- Y gastric bypass (PRNYGBP) is associat ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Are Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass ...
Background This retrospective study compares the results of primary gastric bypass (PGB) versus secondary gastric bypass (SGB) performed after gastr ...
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 ...
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 ...
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy ...
Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance among bariatric surgeons as a viable option for treating morbidly obese patie ...
BioEnterics® Intragastric Ballo ...
Background The BioEnterics® Intragastric Balloon (BIB®) is a well-established device for temporary treatment in morbidly obese patients. The aim of ...
Traditional Versus Single-site ...
In bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has proven effective in reducing weight and improving obesity-associated comorb ...
Routine Abdominal Drains after ...
Complications after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are usually silent and difficult to interpret. Our purpose was to evaluate the utility of ...
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy ...
Background The obesity surgery mortality risk score (OSMRS) is a five-point scoring system stratifying the risk of post-operative mortality. Patient ...
Long-Term Results of Biliopancr ...
We aimed at comparing our long-term results after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) with or without gastric preservation for morbid obesity. Between 1 ...
Do Patients Seeking Laparoscopi ...
Background Understanding presurgical psychological functioning is important in determining whether patients may benefit from psychological support b ...
Integrated Bioabsorbable Tissue ...
Division of the stomach in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may be performed using bare stapler cartridges or cartridges fitted with tissue reinforce ...