Band erosion following gastric banding: how to treat it.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lymphatic system is responsible for the absorption of fats from the digestive system, conveying 60-70 % of ingested fat to the blood stream. From the anatomical point of view, all the lymphatic drainage from the lower half of the body converges in the abdomen to enter the thoracic duct. This experimental...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rosenzweig B,Barshack I,Harats D,Shaish A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a safe and effective treatment method for morbid obesity. Injection port dislocation, tube perforation and access port infection are generally classified among the minor complications, although they can require a reoperation at the port-site or even at the level of ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fabry H,Van Hee R,Hendrickx L,Totté E

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obese patients occasionally require either elective or emergency critical care services following bariatric surgery. We describe this subgroup of patients. METHODS:From July 1, 1991 to July 31, 2004, we performed 1,279 bariatric operations; 241 (19%) required admission to the surgical critical care service....

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cendán JC,Abu-aouf D,Gabrielli A,Caruso LJ,Rout WR,Hocking MP,Layon AJ

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Port implantation in adjustable gastric banding (AGB) is usually considered as the least compelling, however, it is one of the very important parts of the operation. Port placement can take up to 10% of the overall AGB operating time, and inadequate technique can result in complications in the short- and lon...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fried M,Kormanova K,Kasalicky M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of the study were to evaluate if multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) can be helpful and useful in the decision-making process in sleeve patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and to demonstrate the reproducibility and accuracy of the technique. METHODS:Twenty-three patie...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rengo M,Bellini D,Iorio O,De Cecco CN,Rizzello M,Cavallaro G,Carabotti M,Laghi A,Silecchia G

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term outcomes of gastric banding regarding depression and predictors of change in depression are still unclear. This prospective, controlled study investigated depression and self-acceptance in morbidly obese patients before and after gastric banding. METHODS:A total of 248 morbidly obese patients (mea...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Schowalter M,Benecke A,Lager C,Heimbucher J,Bueter M,Thalheimer A,Fein M,Richard M,Faller H

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines the energetics and metabolic parameters which influence the effectiveness of gastric restrictive surgery in achieving weight loss in the clinically severely obese patient. Among the subjects discussed are the metabolic determinants and consequences of obesity, energy expenditure and its components...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Macgregor AM

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epidemiological data have demonstrated that obesity is an important risk factor for the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The proportion of subjects with GERD symptoms can be as high as 50% for BMI > 30. Although still controversial in the literature, there are several studies associat...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Santoro S,Mota FC,Aquino CG

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2016, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute funded the National Patient Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet) Bariatric Study (PBS). Understanding the experience of postoperative patients was a key component of this study. METHODS:Nine focus groups were conducted in Southern California,...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Coleman KJ,Schlundt DG,Bonnet KR,Holmquist KJ,Dunne J,Crull E,Hanaoka BY,Lent MR,Nadglowski J,Sylvia L,Venkatachalam S,Xanthakos SA,Zeiger R,Arterburn D,Williams N,Courcoulas A,Anau J,McTigue KM,Blalock C,Malanga E

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single-anastomosis duodenoileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) is a simplified biliopancreatic diversion. The objective of this study was to develop a reproducible animal model for SADI-S. We used three techniques for duodenal exclusion and duodenoileal anastomosis: (a) surgical clip and side-to-side anastomo...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Laura M,Mylene L,Christophe B,Boris H,Christophe M,Konstantinos A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to review the available literature on obese patients treated with bariatric procedures, in order to assess their effect on the metabolic and gut microbiota profiles. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane library, and Scopus databases, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Twenty-t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Magouliotis DE,Tasiopoulou VS,Sioka E,Chatedaki C,Zacharoulis D

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic stents are successful in the management of surgical leaks; however, stent migration remains a significant problem. In this study, we present our approach depending on a large bariatrics-specific stent (Mega stent) and over-the-scope clips in the management of post-bariatric surgery leaks. METHODS...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Shehab H,Abdallah E,Gawdat K,Elattar I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The motility of the upper gut after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is underexplored. We aimed to investigate the oesophago-gastro-Roux limb motor activity during fasting and after food intake. METHODS:Eighteen morbidly obese patients were examined at least 2 years after RYGBP. A high-resolution manometry ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Björklund P,Lönroth H,Fändriks L

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive dysfunction is associated with reduced postoperative weight loss up to 2 years following surgery, though the role of cognition at more extended follow-up is not yet understood. Thirty-six months following bariatric surgery, we retrospectively compared obese and non-obese patients on 12-week postope...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Spitznagel MB,Alosco M,Galioto R,Strain G,Devlin M,Sysko R,Crosby RD,Mitchell JE,Gunstad J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) for clinically severe obesity (CSO) results in a 'paradoxical' response of the measured resting energy expenditure (MREE) in which the MREE remains within the predicted range based upon the Harris-Benedict (HB) equation, despite a significant decrease in caloric intake to 500-...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Flancbaum L,Verducci JS,Choban PS

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some patients who underwent vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) need revisional operations because of poor weight loss and remaining comorbidities. The duodenal switch (DS) procedure with partial gastrectomy is known as an effective method for treatment of severe obesity and related dyslipoproteinemias and di...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Yashkov YI,Oppel TA,Shishlo LA,Vinnitsky LI

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a safe and efficient procedure with comparable results between conventional and single-incision approach in selected patients. However, the critical point in both approaches is the retraction of the hypertrophic and fatty left lobe of the liver which increases technical difficultie...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Genser L,Torcivia A,Saget A,Vaillant JC,Siksik JM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: The severely obese under 21 years of age are at high risk of missing normal development during a crucial period of life and should be considered for surgical treatment. Vertical banded gastroplasty allows patients to be treated effectively while continuing to have normal digestion and absorption without th...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mason EE,Scott DH,Doherty C,Cullen JJ,Rodriguez EM,Maher JW,Soper RT

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been found to be a generally successful weight loss operation, there are reports of occasional LAGB failure. The results of rescue procedures for these patients are important. The mini-gastric bypass (MGB) is a safe and effective alternative to othe...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rutledge R

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of intragastric balloon (IGB) on obesity-related illnesses and quality of life (QOL) has not been previously investigated. METHOD:One hundred and nineteen consecutive obese patients (86 females; mean age 37.8; mean body weight (BW) 103.7 +/- 24.1 kg; mean BMI 38.4 +/- 8.0 kg/m(2)) who underwent I...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mui WL,Ng EK,Tsung BY,Lam CH,Yung MY

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Certain risk factors for arteriosclerosis are associated with obesity, e.g. hypertension, insulin resistance, the high triglyceride - low HDL pattern. One aim in treating morbid obesity is to reduce these risk factors. This study was designed to follow metabolic risk factors after weight loss in 165 morbidly...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wolf AM,Beisiegel U,Kortner B,Kuhlmann HW

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many centers advocate close patient follow-up and a multidisciplinary approach as necessary ingredients for the success of a bariatric surgery program. The military medical environment is not suitable for these conditions. Many patients are referred from great distances to the large regional medical centers, thereby p...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Shikora SA,Abrahamian GA,Gaines CE

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morbid obesity is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and reduced health-related quality of life. We prospectively evaluated the pre- and postoperative responses of bariatric surgery recipients with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the Short Form-12. Participants (n = 223; 79% women) with a mean body ma...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Holty JE,Parimi N,Ballesteros M,Blackwell T,Cirangle PT,Jossart GH,Kimbrough ND,Rose JM,Stone KL,Bravata DM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The objective of this post-market study was to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of aspiration therapy (AT) in a clinical setting in five European clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The AspireAssist® System (Aspire Bariatrics, Inc. King of Prussia, PA) is an endoscopic weight loss therapy utilizing a customiz...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Nyström M,Machytka E,Norén E,Testoni PA,Janssen I,Turró Homedes J,Espinos Perez JC,Turro Arau R

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of routine upper gastrointestinal imaging following the three forms of laparoscopic bariatric surgery completed at our institution (laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LS), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Brockmeyer JR,Simon TE,Jacob RK,Husain F,Choi Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a worldwide disease related to genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, and it is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Recently, obesity has been characterized by a low-grade inflammatory state known as inflammome indicated by chronic increases in circulating concentration...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Freitas WR Jr,Oliveira LVF,Perez EA,Ilias EJ,Lottenberg CP,Silva AS,Urbano JJ,Oliveira MC Jr,Vieira RP,Ribeiro-Alves M,Alves VLS,Kassab P,Thuler FR,Malheiros CA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Minimally invasive therapies for obesity are a bridge between lifestyle interventions and bariatric surgery. We developed a novel device to reduce weight gain rate and evaluated its safety and efficacy in juvenile pigs. METHODS:The intragastric satiety-inducing device (ISD) comprises a self-expanda...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Bakheet N,Na HK,Park JH,Ryu DS,Jeon JY,Khashab MA,Kumbhari V,Tsauo J,Song HY,Hu HT,Kim DH,Jung HY

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) procedures can be technically demanding because of anatomical factors including fat distribution, organ fixation, and wound depth. We developed a technique using the Multifire Endo GIA 60 2.5 disposable surgical stapler which allows greater mobilization, less blood loss, and d...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sapala JA,Wood MH,Sapala MA,Mason DS

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dumping syndrome is not infrequent after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and could result in dreaded complications, such as hypoglycemia or syncope. Those patients who failed medical therapy and diet modification, regarded as intractable dumping syndrome, may be considered as candidates for revisional ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Huang CK,Wang MY,Hsin MC,Chang PC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00