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abstract：BACKGROUND:The HospitAl stay, Readmission, and Mortality rates (HARM) score is a quality indicator that is easily determined from routine administrative data. However, the HARM score has not yet been applied to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. OBJECTIVE:The aims of the present study were to adjust the HARM score...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Janik MR,Mustafa RR,Rogula TG,Alhaj Saleh A,Abbas M,Khaitan L

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatty acids (FAs) and adipokines such as adiponectin or interleukin-6 (IL-6) are known to modulate inflammation and the development of metabolic syndrome. Whether FA composition assessed in plasma triacylglycerols (TAGs), phospholipids (PLs) and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) and adipose tissue (AT) PLs ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Caspar-Bauguil S,Fioroni A,Galinier A,Allenbach S,Pujol MC,Salvayre R,Cartier A,Lemieux I,Richard D,Biron S,Marceau P,Casteilla L,Pénicaud L,Mauriège P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery is being performed with increasing frequency in the USA as a definitive treatment for morbid obesity and associated comorbidities. Management strategies of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN) medications in sleeve gastrectomy (SG) patients postoperatively are unclear, spe...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Tritsch AM,Bland CM,Hatzigeorgiou C,Sweeney LB,Phillips M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neither hormone levels nor malabsorption alone fully explains the distinct weight loss after bariatric surgery in morbidly obese patients. Postoperatively, patients regularly report a change in the sense of taste and the development of food aversions. Hedonic and sensory components like olfactory and gustato...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Holinski F,Menenakos C,Haber G,Olze H,Ordemann J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric bleeding is a rare complication after a vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG). Only a few cases of gastric bleeding after a VBG have been reported, and there is discussion about its etiology. We present two cases of gastric bleeding after a VBG, and discuss the etiology, diagnostic approach and manageme...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Papakonstantinou A,Terzis L,Stratopoulos C,Mablekou E,Papadimitriou N,Hadjiyannakis E

更新日期：2000-12-01 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:Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure for treatment of obese patients with different body mass index (BMI) and presents good results in terms of a reduction of percentage of excess weight loss and BMI. There is no consensus which is the optimal technique regarding to the diameter of the gastric tube,...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Braghetto I,Cortes C,Herquiñigo D,Csendes P,Rojas A,Mushle M,Korn O,Valladares H,Csendes A,Maria Burgos A,Papapietro K

更新日期：2009-09-01 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:To evaluate the post-operative gastric anatomy depicted by upper gastrointestinal gastrografin swallow studies (UGI) and report radiological work-up and management of complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). METHODS:The study included 85 consecutive patients who underwent LSG for the t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Triantafyllidis G,Lazoura O,Sioka E,Tzovaras G,Antoniou A,Vassiou K,Zacharoulis D

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In France, laparoscopic gastric plication (GP) has rarely been utilized as a weight loss procedure. Although relatively safe and efficient, its long-term results are still controversial. The goal of this study is to assess the indications and outcomes of revisional surgery post-GP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Betwee...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Chahine E,Alkandari M,De Simone B,Dirani M,D'alessandro A,Saikaly E,Gumbs A,Cartillone MC,Crispo L,Chouillard MA,Kassir R,Chouillard E

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery may be related to the type of surgical technique employed. One technique, the placement of a Roux limb stabilization suture, presumably prevents kink at the gastrojejunal anastomosis. However, it can have an adverse effect and we studied a ser...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Marr B,Yenumula P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Achalasia presenting in the context of morbid obesity is rare. The case is presented of a woman with achalasia and morbid obesity who was treated with simultaneous laparoscopic esophageal myotomy and gastric bypass. The sparse literature addressing these rare patients is reviewed and management considerations discusse...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： O'Rourke RW,Jobe BA,Spight DH,Hunter JG

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In France, 1,000 obese persons per month undergo a bariatric operation. Obesity surgery requires coordination and monitoring of aftercare. The French public health-care insurer asked the medical associations involved in obesity management to provide guidelines for obesity surgery. The recommendations were developed by...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Laville M,Romon M,Chavrier G,Guy-Grand B,Krempf M,Chevallier JM,Marmuse JP,Basdevant A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lengths of the bypassed segments in the initial laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) are usually a matter of the individual surgeon's routine. The literature is inconclusive about the association between the Roux limbs' length and weight-loss or malabsorption (Stefanidis et al. Obes Surg. 21(1):...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Spivak H

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are usually silent and difficult to interpret. Our purpose was to evaluate the utility of routine placement of intraperitoneal drains at the end of LSG in detection and management of postoperative complications. This is a retrospective study of all patients tha...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Albanopoulos K,Alevizos L,Linardoutsos D,Menenakos E,Stamou K,Vlachos K,Zografos G,Leandros E

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Although it is well known that obesity increases the risk of atherosclerosis in carotid arteries, it is not clear whether this risk changes after obesity surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate whether weight reduction with a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has any effect on distensibility and e...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Güneşli A,Yılmaz M,Altın C,Gezmiş E,Yabanoğlu H,Erol V

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors examined the uptake of obesity surgery across England. METHODS:Data were analyzed from the Hospital Episode Statistics covering all 9 goverment office regions with a total population of 49.1 million. The data analyzed covered 9 years 1996/97 - 2004/05. RESULTS:1,465 records were identified with...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ells LJ,Macknight N,Wilkinson JR

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative interventions aimed at patients referred for bariatric surgery continue to divide funders, commissioners, and practitioners alike. A number of preoperative interventions and variables have been used to influence patient selection. Many of these are believed to lead to better postoperative outcomes by help...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mahawar KK,Parmar C,Carr WR,Jennings N,Schroeder N,Balupuri S,Small PK

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity is an epidemic in America. This series evaluates the safety and efficacy in the first 1,001 laparoscopic bariatric operations performed at The Bariatric Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida. METHODS:A retrospective review was conducted examining all patients undergoing a primary bariatric proc...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rosenthal RJ,Szomstein S,Kennedy CI,Soto FC,Zundel N

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity in the world has been increasing, and the number of diabetic patients will increase by 114%, and the best treatment results are achieved through surgery. Several techniques have been described; the gastric bypass of an anastomosis (MGB/OAGB) has been gaining popularity for its simplicity and good r...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Navarrete Aulestia S,Leyba JL,Navarrete Llopis S,Pulgar V

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between psychological factors and bariatric surgical outcomes is unclear. While some psychological contraindications to bariatric surgery are described, there is no consensus on preoperative psychological evaluation or on factors that can predict bariatric outcomes. Our aim was to determine whether fu...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Won EJ,Tran TT,Rigby A,Rogers AM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug malabsorption is a potential concern after bariatric surgery. We present four case reports of hypothyroid patients who were well replaced with thyroxine tablets to euthyroid thyrotropin (TSH) levels prior to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. These patients developed elevated TSH levels after the surgery, the TSH ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Pirola I,Formenti AM,Gandossi E,Mittempergher F,Casella C,Agosti B,Cappelli C

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although some patients attain good outcomes after adjustable gastric band (LAGB), a certain quantity have experienced complications and insufficient weight loss. The objective of this study is to assess the safety and outcome of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as a conversion surgery after a failed LAG...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Al Sharqawi N,Al Sabah S,Al Mulla A,Al Anezi K,Jumaa T

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare changes in bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) a year after being randomized to metabolic gastric bypass (mRYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG), and greater curvature plication (GCP). We also analyzed the association of gastrointestinal hormones with skel...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Guerrero-Pérez F,Casajoana A,Gómez-Vaquero C,Virgili N,López-Urdiales R,Hernández-Montoliu L,Pujol-Gebelli J,Osorio J,Alves C,Perez-Maraver M,Pellitero S,Vidal-Alabró A,Fernández-Veledo S,Vendrell J,Vilarrasa N

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedures have proved their efficiency and reproducibility in several studies. The most frequent late complication is proximal pouch dilatation, with possible progression to total food intolerance. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a series of 727 laparoscopic bandings...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Vertruyen M

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to demonstrate the importance of considering Cushing's syndrome (CS) as a potential etiology for weight gain and metabolic complications in patients undergoing bariatric surgery (BS). DESIGN AND METHODS:This is a retrospective chart review case series of patients (n = 16) with CS from ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Javorsky BR,Carroll TB,Tritos NA,Salvatori R,Heaney AP,Fleseriu M,Biller BM,Findling JW

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) has recently been indicated as a novel method for treating obesity. However, the optimal stimulation parameters were unknown and mechanisms were poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of VNS on food intake and body weight in diet-induced obesity ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dai F,Yin J,Chen JDZ

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is an independent risk factor for hypertension and chronic kidney disease. During the first months after bariatric surgery, an improvement of sodium excretion has been described. The aim of this work was to study the influence of bariatric surgery on sodium excretion at more than a year after the int...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Celik F,Ahdi M,Meesters EW,van de Laar A,Brandjes DP,Gerdes VE

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors examined associations between lifetime Axis I and Axis II disorders and weight loss following gastric surgery for morbid obesity. METHODS:44 morbidly obese subjects who had undergone vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) were systematically interviewed with the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) a...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Black DW,Goldstein RB,Mason EE

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:That obesity in the USA has reached epidemic proportions is undeniable: one in three American adults is obese. High levels of obesity yield adverse microeconomic and macroeconomic effects, but assessing the viability of bariatric surgery in this respect requires careful consideration of its efficacy, its economic cost...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Frezza EE,Wachtel M

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00