Waist circumference is useless to assess the prevalence of metabolic abnormalities in severely obese women.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rodents have been used to examine physiologic changes after bariatric surgery, but differences in gastric/vagal anatomy may limit their utility. Swine may be a more appropriate animal model because of anatomic and physiologic similarities to humans. The aim of this study was to establish a survival model of ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Flum DR,Devlin A,Wright AS,Figueredo E,Alyea E,Hanley PW,Lucas MK,Cummings DE

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term effects of bariatric surgery in morbidly obese type 1 patients are unknown. Five to eight-year experience in the case series of type 1 diabetes subjects is presented. METHODS:Three poorly controlled type 1 diabetes patients, aged 19, 23, and 28 underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. RESULTS:...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Czupryniak L,Wiszniewski M,Szymański D,Pawłowski M,Loba J,Strzelczyk J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post intragastric balloon placement symptoms like nausea and vomiting have been the major cause of a high rate of early removal. Common therapy with ondansetron alone, or in combination, with prokinetic agents have been shown to have very little or no effect. Recently, an improved therapy based on aprepitant...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ienca R,Giardiello C,Scozzarro A,di Cola RS,Di Lorenzo N,Juneja G,Lopez G,Badiuddin F

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：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:Intragastric band migration is an unusual but major long-term complication of gastric banding: its frequency ranges from 0.5-3.8% and always requires removal of the band. Different laparoscopic, laparotomic or endoscopic methods are currently used for band removal. METHODS:571 morbidly obese patients underw...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lattuada E,Zappa MA,Mozzi E,Fichera G,Granelli P,De Ruberto F,Antonini I,Radaelli S,Roviaro G

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing bariatric surgery with a gastric bypass lose about 66% of excess weight. Although this procedure induces weight loss, it is unknown whether it leads to protein malnutrition, which is studied here. METHODS:One hundred ten obese patients (body mass index, 47.9 +/- 8.6 kg/m(2)) undergoing g...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ritz P,Becouarn G,Douay O,Sallé A,Topart P,Rohmer V

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity in pediatric patients is rising with nearly one third of children in the USA classified as overweight and up to 16-18% of the adolescent population obese with at least one comorbid condition. Consequently, bariatric procedures in this population have increased without consistent recommendations for follow-up a...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cairo SB,Majumdar I,Pryor A,Posner A,Harmon CM,Rothstein DH,Delivery of Surgical Care Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery.

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study assessed eating disorder pathology in persons with obesity before and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (DS), in a 5-year follow-up study. METHODS:Sixty participants with BMI 50-60 kg/m(2) were randomly assigned to RYGB (n = 31) or DS (n = 29...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Morseth MS,Hanvold SE,Rø Ø,Risstad H,Mala T,Benth JŠ,Engström M,Olbers T,Henjum S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hiatus hernia (HH) are one of the most common disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. Despite the positive effect of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) regarding weight loss and improvement in obesity co-morbidities, there are concerns about the development of de novo gastroes...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Melissas J,Braghetto I,Molina JC,Silecchia G,Iossa A,Iannelli A,Foletto M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to examine the safety and efficacy of endoscopic deployment of a covered esophageal stent in the management of leaks after sleeve gastrectomy. Three consecutive patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy at ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Nguyen NT,Nguyen XM,Dholakia C

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current evidence suggests that local anesthetic wound infiltration should be employed as part of multimodal postoperative pain management. There is scarce data concerning the benefits of this anesthetic modality in laparoscopic weight loss surgery. Therefore, we analyzed the influence of trocar site infiltra...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Moncada R,Martinaitis L,Landecho M,Rotellar F,Sanchez-Justicia C,Bellver M,de la Higuera M,Silva C,Osés B,Martín E,Pérez S,Hernandez-Lizoain JL,Frühbeck G,Valentí V

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic gastric balloons have been used effectively as weight loss devices for decades, but the requirement for endoscopy and sedation poses several limitations. The goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the safety and performance of a prototype version of Elipse™, a procedureless gastric balloon. MET...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Machytka E,Chuttani R,Bojkova M,Kupka T,Buzga M,Stecco K,Levy S,Gaur S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recommended as part of the preoperative assessment of obese patients scheduled for bariatric surgery. The objective of this study was to compare the sensitivity of oximetry alone versus portable polygraphy in the preoperative screening for OSA. METHODS:Polygrap...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Malbois M,Giusti V,Suter M,Pellaton C,Vodoz JF,Heinzer R

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Mood disorders are common among patients seeking bariatric surgery although little data exist regarding the prevalence of bipolar symptoms in this population and how they influence surgical outcomes. Our aim was to describe baseline rates of bipolar symptoms and their relationship to psychological factors an...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Grothe KB,Mundi MS,Himes SM,Sarr MG,Clark MM,Geske JR,Kalsy SA,Frye MA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Without changes to diet and exercise behaviors, weight losses achieved through surgical procedures may be short lived. There is no data currently available on how accredited bariatric facilities are implementing best-practice guidelines related to behavioral and psychological care to help patients make long-...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Peacock JC,Zizzi SJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary endpoint of this study was to assess the association of health-related quality of life (QoL) and the presence of psychopathology. The association of other patients' characteristics and of Cognitive Behavioral Assessment (CBA) scales with quality of life (QoL) was also evaluated. METHODS:100 cons...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Callegari A,Michelini I,Sguazzin C,Catona A,Klersy C

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chest physiotherapy (CP) applied to patients undergoing bariatric surgery on pulmonary functions, dyspnea levels, functional capacity, and quality of life. METHODS:The patients were randomized and divided into two groups each comprising 74 patients. CP and...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Duymaz T,Karabay O,Ural IH

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery is being recognized increasingly as an effective treatment for obesity and related comorbidities. In Japan, the cost of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is covered by the national health insurance for adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2 and specific comorbidities (type 2 dia...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Seki Y,Kasama K,Kikkawa E,Yokoyama R,Nabekura T,Sano A,Amiki M,Kurokawa Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More should be known about the spectrum of endoscopic abnormalities and treatments in patients with upper gastrointestinal (UGI) symptoms after laparoscopic bariatric surgery. METHODS:Patients referred for endoscopic evaluation of UGI symptoms after laparoscopic bariatric surgery were studied. Clinical mani...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Yang CS,Lee WJ,Wang HH,Huang SP,Lin JT,Wu MS

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic gastric greater curvature plication (LGGCP) has been presented as an alternative to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) for reversible reduction of stomach capacity without gastric reduction or stapling. We present a case of a 51-year-old Hispanic female with a BMI of 41.91 kg/m2, who underwent (LGGCP) ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Aguiluz Cornejo G,Jelen N,Gangemi A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The female population represents three-fourths of patients undergoing a bariatric procedure and could be scheduled for surgery in their postpartum period. We report a difficult case of a female patient who underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 6 weeks postpartum. The postpartum period is accompanied by pronounce...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Abouzahr O,Garofalo F,Garneau PY

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the original article, due to an XML tagging error the name of Véronique Taillard was omitted from the list of members of the French Study Group for Bariatric Surgery and Maternity (the BARIA-MAT Group). The correct list is as follows. ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ciangura C,Coupaye M,Deruelle P,Gascoin G,Calabrese D,Cosson E,Ducarme G,Gaborit B,Lelièvre B,Mandelbrot L,Petrucciani N,Quilliot D,Ritz P,Robin G,Sallé A,Gugenheim J,Nizard J,BARIA-MAT Group.

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery numbers have seen a sharp rise in India in the last decade. A country known for its undernourished population has seen economic growth and with it, greater influence of western culture and foods. The obesity epidemic is on the rise here and India is one of the 10 most obese nations of the w...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Remedios C,Bhasker AG,Dhulla N,Dhar S,Lakdawala M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors assessed the effect of Larrad's biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) on the main components of the metabolic syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Plasma concentrations of glucose, insulin, total cholesterol (TC), HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL/HDL and TC/HDL ratios, and blood pressure and body...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Larrad Jiménez A,Sánchez Cabezudo C,de Quadros Borrajo PP,Ramos García I,Moreno Esteban B,García Robles R

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of intragastric migration of the Swedish adjustable gastric band (SAGB) and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of gastroscopic band removal. METHODS:Between January 1996 and December 2001, 454 patients (381 women, 73 men) underwent a laparoscopic SAGB ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mittermair RP,Weiss H,Nehoda H,Aigner F

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to prospectively evaluate the feasibility and clinical efficacy of a strategy of performing simultaneous balloon removal and sleeve gastrectomy in the super-super obese patients. METHODS:Forty consecutive super-super obese patients underwent intra-gastric balloon insertion followed ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Khan O,Irukulla S,Sanmugalingam N,Vasilikostas G,Reddy M,Wan A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Roux-Y gastric bypass with transection in an anterio-posterior oblique fashion and an 11-12 mm internal diameter gastrojejunostomy supported by an external strip of linea alba fascia is safe and effective as a primary or revision procedure, with a very low failure and revision rate. ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Linner JH,Drew RL

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgeons often advocate preoperative Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) testing and eradication because of the increased risk of postoperative ulcers and foregut symptoms in H. pylori-positive patients. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate whether body mass index (BMI) might influence the succe...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Abdullahi M,Annibale B,Capoccia D,Tari R,Lahner E,Osborn J,Leonetti F,Severi C

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00