Initial experience with Swedish adjustable gastric band at Saad Specialist Hospital, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although bariatric surgery is highly effective for controlling obesity and its complications, it is uncovered by third-party payers in many countries. High cost and unpredictable expenses account for the lack of coverage. We developed at our obesity clinic a fixed package for the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastr...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mosti M,Domínguez G,Herrera MF

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing either Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) or biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) with RYGBP are at risk of developing metabolic sequelae secondary to malabsorption. We compared the differences in nutritional complications between these two bariatric operations. METHODS:A retrospective analysis...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Skroubis G,Sakellaropoulos G,Pouggouras K,Mead N,Nikiforidis G,Kalfarentzos F

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery results in massive loss of excess weight, changes in co-morbidities and improvement in quality of life. In these patients, liver histology taken before or during surgery reveals several histological abnormalities. In a prospective study of patients previously submitted to gastric bypass, we...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Csendes A,Smok G,Burgos AM

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medium and long-term efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) has previously been demonstrated. However, weight-loss success criteria could be influenced by super-obesity prevalence at baseline. Here, we describe a 5-year follow-up concerning weight loss results, comorbidities, and mortality of a RYGBP B...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Diniz Mde F,Passos VM,Barreto SM,Linares DB,de Almeida SR,Rocha AL,Diniz MT

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among the treatment options offered to patients with severe obesity are surgery and psychotherapy plus dieting. The treatment choice may reflect differences in the psychology of these patients. The objective was to assess the psychopathological differences between patients with obesity who choose surgery and...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Bancheri L,Patrizi B,Kotzalidis GD,Mosticoni S,Gargano T,Angrisani P,Tatarelli R,Girardi P

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies completed outside of Canada have reported a high rate of mental illness and psychotropic medication use among bariatric surgery candidates with variable impacts on surgical and mental health outcomes. To our knowledge, there has been no published Canadian data on this issue. METHODS:We conducted a s...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hensel J,Selvadurai M,Anvari M,Taylor V

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of the present study was to investigate vitamin A nutritional status in individuals with class III obesity through a biochemical indicator (retinol and beta-carotene serum levels), correlating these findings with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) presence and its risk factors. METHODS:...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Villaça Chaves G,Pereira SE,Saboya CJ,Ramalho A

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:miRNAs are small non-coding RNAs, some of which are expressed in adipose tissues, are present in the circulation, and are regulated in obesity. Bariatric surgery (BS) has been proposed to lead to activation of brown adipose tissue, an effect that may be related to beneficial effects of BS on systemic metab...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cereijo R,Taxerås SD,Piquer-Garcia I,Pellitero S,Martínez E,Tarascó J,Moreno P,Balibrea J,Puig-Domingo M,Jiménez-Pavón D,Lerin C,Villarroya F,Sánchez-Infantes D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition and overweight is a common problem in modern societies. Primary abdominal lipectomy is a standard surgical tool in patients with these problems. However, unknown secondary problems result from recent advances in obesity surgery. Plication of the anterior musculoaponeurotic wall is a widely and c...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dragu A,Bach AD,Polykandriotis E,Kneser U,Horch RE

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for the resolution of morbid obesity have significant medical sequelae related to their weight. One of the most common comorbid conditions is joint pain requiring the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). In addition to NSAIDs, patients may ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sasse KC,Ganser J,Kozar M,Watson RW,McGinley L,Lim D,Weede M,Smith CJ,Bovee V

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on the serum microRNA of the type 2 diabetes (T2D) patient with different body mass indexes (BMI) or blood insulin and C-peptides. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifteen patients with T2D who elected to undergo gastric bypass sur...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lirun K,Sewe M,Yong W

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise is a strong determinant of prolonged weight loss in non-surgical patients. Studies evaluating the impact of exercise beyond the first year after bariatric surgery are lacking. We analyzed the relationship between reported intentional exercise and medium-term weight loss following bariatric surgery. ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Kerrigan DJ,Carlin AM,Munie S,Keteyian SJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly performed in patients with previous solid organ transplantation (PSOT). In addition, controversy remains about whether racial disparity in outcomes following MBS exists. Therefore, the aim of this analysis was to determine if race independently predicts outc...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Edwards MA,Fagenson AM,Mazzei M,Zhao H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among the various operations used for surgical treatment of morbid obesity, adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) is the least invasive. Many good results have been described. During extended follow-up, however, serious complications may occur. We briefly describe our results with ASGB and will focus on...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： de Jonge IC,Tan KG,Oostenbroek RJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric patients often suffer from nutrient deficiencies. Little is known about vitamin D levels and bone metabolism in patients undergoing omega-loop gastric bypass (OLGB). We, therefore, evaluated parameters of vitamin D metabolism preoperatively and during the first postoperative year. METHODS:Within o...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Luger M,Kruschitz R,Langer F,Prager G,Walker M,Marculescu R,Hoppichler F,Schindler K,Ludvik B

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:YouTube™ is a platform that many people, including patients, use to access health information. Recent studies have revealed that videos on YouTube™ are misleading or that medical videos may not contain appropriate information. This study aimed to assess the quality and reliability of videos on nutrition afte...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Batar N,Kermen S,Sevdin S,Yıldız N,Güçlü D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Different bariatric procedures have been associated with variable weight loss and decrease in serum levels of lipids and lipoproteins. This variation could be partly related to the length of the small intestinal bypass. We evaluated the association of the small intestinal length with the non-alcohol...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Käkelä P,Männistö V,Vaittinen M,Venesmaa S,Kärjä V,Virtanen K,Paajanen H,Pihlajamäki J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Different factors, such as age, gender, preoperative weight but also the patient's motivation, are known to impact outcomes after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). Weight loss prediction is helpful to define realistic expectations and maintain motivation during follow-up, but also to select good candidates...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Seyssel K,Suter M,Pattou F,Caiazzo R,Verkindt H,Raverdy V,Jolivet M,Disse E,Robert M,Giusti V

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represent significant healthcare burdens. Surgical management is superior to traditional medical therapy. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and gastric bypass (both Roux-en-Y (RYGB) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) are the most commonly performed metab...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Brosnan C,Bolger JC,Bolger EM,Kelly ME,Tully R,AlAzzawi M,Robb WB

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have reported that risk factors for elevated mortality after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass include male gender, as well as a very elevated BMI. The present study was aimed at determining whether these same risk factors applied to patients undergoing the duodenal switch (DS) operation. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fazylov RM,Savel RH,Horovitz JH,Pagala MK,Coppa GF,Nicastro J,Lazzaro RS,Macura JM

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) has weight-independent effects on glycemia in obese type 2 diabetic patients, whereas sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is less well characterized. This study aims to compare early weight-independent and later weight-dependent glycemic effects of LRYGB and LSG. METHODS:Eighteen LRYGB...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wallenius V,Dirinck E,Fändriks L,Maleckas A,le Roux CW,Thorell A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychological factors are considered potential contraindicators to bariatric surgery, but inconsistently predict surgical outcomes. We examined biomedical and psychosocial predictors of future bariatric candidacy in a population of veterans enrolling in a multidisciplinary weight management program. METHODS...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rutledge T,Adler S,Friedman R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibromyalgia is a chronic debilitating disorder affecting 3-5% of the US population. Treatment of this disorder is a challenge. The incidental finding of improvement of fibromyalgia following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass stimulated us to study this phenomenon. METHODS:A retrospective chart review o...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Saber AA,Boros MJ,Mancl T,Elgamal MH,Song S,Wisadrattanapong T

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are common after a sleeve gastrectomy (SG). The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a specialized bariatric multivitamin (WLS Optimum) for SG patients on deficiencies compared with a regular multivitamin (MVS) for up to 5 years. METHODS:Data of all patients ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Smelt HJM,van Loon S,Pouwels S,Boer AK,Smulders JF,Aarts EO

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND METHODS:Our aim was to assess, in obese patients undergoing Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery, the quadruple concomitant HP eradication rates at first line treatment as proposed by the Maastricht IV consensus in areas of high clarithromycin resistance rates-proton pump inhibitor bid, clarithromycin 500 mg bid, ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cerqueira RM,Correia MR,Vilar H,Manso MC

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a major public health problem in the developed world. The National Survey of Children's Health 2003 estimated around 17 million children in the USA to be overweight, making this a significantly alarming disease in the young population. Findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examinat...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Nijhawan S,Martinez T,Wittgrove AC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe obesity has been associated with adverse effects on physical capacity. In a prospective study, the aerobic capacity of severely obese patients was measured in order to observe the physiological response to weight loss from bariatric surgery. Sixty-five consecutive patients (40.4 +/- 8.4 years old; 93.8% female;...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： de Souza SA,Faintuch J,Sant'anna AF

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity may be associated with malnutrition. Because it is important to assess the preoperative nutritional/metabolic status and bone mineral density of these patients, this study was designed aiming to evaluate bone metabolism/mineral density and nutritional profile in morbidly obese women. METHODS:...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Casagrande DS,Repetto G,Mottin CC,Schneider R,Rizzolli J,Moretto M,Padoin AV,Schaan BD

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to estimate a payer's budget impact of bariatric surgery coverage under (1) unrestricted, (2) budget-restricted ($500,000/year), and (3) quantity-restricted (100/year) medical benefit plan scenarios versus non-coverage in general and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) populations ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Palli SR,Rizzo JA,Heidrich N

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Given that smoking is known to contribute to gastrojejunal anastomotic (GJA) ulcers, cessation is recommended prior to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). However, smoking relapse rates and the exact ulcer risk remain unknown. This study aimed to define smoking relapse, risk of GJA ulceration, and co...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Athanasiadis DI,Christodoulides A,Monfared S,Hilgendorf W,Embry M,Stefanidis D

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00