Web-Based Educational Seminars Compare Favorably with In-House Seminars for Bariatric Surgery Patients.

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：BACKGROUND:There is disagreement regarding hospital and physician reimbursement fees when DRG codes are used. We have found that physicians and hospitals are rewarded differently depending on the type of insurance coverage - per diem HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) vs public. METHODS:133 patients were retrospect...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Angus LD,Cottam DR,Gorecki PJ,Mourello R,Ortega RE,Adamski J

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suggested risk factors for postoperative thrombosis such as high fatty acid levels, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes are common in obese patients. METHODS:In a retrospective study, the case records of 328 patients operated for obesity by gastric procedure from September 1977 until December 1993 were analyz...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Eriksson S,Backman L,Ljungström KG

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Massive weight loss following bariatric surgery frequently results in body contour deformities like ptotic and hypoplastic breasts, redundant abdominal tissue and loose skin especially in the medial thigh area. This redundant tissue can be used for breast augmentation in the case of hypertrophic ptotic breas...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Schoeller T,Meirer R,Otto-Schoeller A,Wechselberger G,Piza-Katzer H

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rise in bariatric surgery has driven an increased number of complications from venous thromboembolism (VTE). Evidence supports obesity as an independent risk factor for VTE, but the specific derangements underlying the hypercoagulability of obesity are not well defined. To better characterize VTE risk fo...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Overby DW,Kohn GP,Cahan MA,Galanko JA,Colton K,Moll S,Farrell TM

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:From 1993 to 1999, 172 patients underwent adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) or laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB). In 109 patients the adjustable band was placed via laparoscopy; in the other patients it was placed via laparotomy (prelaparoscopic era, conversions from other bar...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Doldi SB,Micheletto G,Lattuada E,Zappa MA,Bona D,Sonvico U

更新日期：2000-04-01 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: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:The authors review preliminary experience with silastic ring vertical gastroplasty (SRVG). METHODS:Of 202 patients who underwent SRVG, 191 are more than 3 months postoperation and of these 165 were accessible for review. RESULTS:Pouch volume could not be readily measured. The TA90BN stapler was occasionall...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Stoner J,Stoner P,Sytsma J

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frequent regurgitation is a common complication following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). This study investigated the risk of becoming a chronic regurgitator, by considering silicone ring size and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function, and their relationship with weight loss. METHODS:80 morbidly obese...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Arasaki CH,Del Grande JC,Yanagita ET,Alves AK,Oliveira DR

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Creating the proximal anastomosis in laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (LBPD-DS) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is a critical step in ensuring the success of the procedures. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficiency of performing this anastomosis using a f...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Waage A,Gagner M,Feng JJ

更新日期：2003-02-01 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:A substantial proportion of severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery have not developed disease as a consequence of obesity. Little is known about the effects of bariatric surgery on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in this patient group. In a prospective study at a public hospital, we compa...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Risstad H,Søvik TT,Hewitt S,Kristinsson JA,Fagerland MW,Bernklev T,Mala T

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) is an effective treatment for morbid obesity. Increased alcohol abuse after RYGB resulted in recommendations to exclude patients with alcohol abuse histories from RYGB. The purpose of our study was to examine the effects of a RYGB on ethanol intake in diet-induced obes...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Thanos PK,Subrize M,Delis F,Cooney RN,Culnan D,Sun M,Wang GJ,Volkow ND,Hajnal A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The technical aspects of access-port (AP) placement are not generally described in Lap-Band series. METHODS:From November 2000 to April 2002, we performed Lap-Band procedures laparoscopically on 180 patients. A retrospective review was conducted of 3 consecutive AP-placement techniques in nonselected and de...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Spivak H,Gold D,Guerrero C

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of staple line dehiscence following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) varies based on local expertise and timing of presentation. We present our experience with an endoscopic suturing platform to treat patients with staple line dehiscence following LSG. METHODS:We included all patients who pr...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lamb LC,Lawlor MK,Tishler DS,Seip RL,Karasik M,McLaughlin T,Papasavas PK

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Initial weight loss after bariatric surgery has been associated with improvements in reproductive hormones and sexual functioning in women. Few studies have investigated the durability of these changes. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this paper is to investigate changes in sex hormones, sexual functioning, and...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sarwer DB,Wadden TA,Spitzer JC,Mitchell JE,Lancaster K,Courcoulas A,Gourash W,Rosen RC,Christian NJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies conducted in adults suggest that intragastric balloon (IGB) is an effective and safe method for weight loss. Although the prevalence of obesity in adolescents has increased in recent years, the outcomes of IGB treatment in this age group are not known. The aim of this study was to evaluate th...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fittipaldi-Fernandez RJ,Guedes MR,Galvao Neto MP,Klein MRST,Diestel CF

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate prognostic factors for complete remission in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients who underwent gastric bypass (GBP) and to establish a prognostic model for risk stratification. METHODS:We evaluated the baseline clinical features of patients with T2DM who received at Beijing Tian Tan Hosp...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Yan W,Bai R,Li Y,Xu J,Zhong Z,Xing Y,Yan M,Lin Y,Song M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has grown in popularity in recent years for the treatment of morbid obesity. Controversy exists regarding the usefulness of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) swallow studies on the first postoperative day in detecting possible complications. The aim of our study was to determine the ef...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mizrahi I,Tabak A,Grinbaum R,Beglaibter N,Eid A,Simanovsky N,Hiller N

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormal glucose profiles have been described after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with intense postprandial hyperglycemic peaks in some but not all the patients. The underlying mechanisms of these anomalies are not totally understood. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to determine whether or not the comp...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Tramunt B,Vaurs C,Lijeron J,Guillaume E,Ritz P,Diméglio C,Hanaire H

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among the obese women is often under diagnosed and ignored especially in Malaysia, a nation of conservative multiethnic society. There are only a few studies on FSD resolution post-bariatric surgery. The objective was to identify the rate and resolution or improvement of FSD...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lechmiannandan S,Panirselvam M,Muninathan P,Hussin N,Rajan R,Sidi H,Kosai NR,Vinayak CR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB) is a saline-filled balloon recommended to remain in the gastric cavity for a maximum of 6 months. Is this short period sufficient to change patients' lifestyle and eating practices to maintain weight reduction after BIB removal? METHODS:100 patients who received a ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Herve J,Wahlen CH,Schaeken A,Dallemagne B,Dewandre JM,Markiewicz S,Monami B,Weerts J,Jehaes C

更新日期：2005-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether the baseline Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII®) was associated with weight loss and body composition change after bariatric surgery. METHODOLOGY:This longitudinal study included 132 women with obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2, 43.0 ± 9.7 years), followed up for 6 months after bariatric surgery. The...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Andrade PA,Hermsdorff HHM,Leite JIA,Shivappa N,Hébert JR,Henriques HKF,de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery constitutes the most effective treatment for severely obese type 2 diabetic patients. Exenatide is a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist that can improve glycemic control and cause weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes. Clinical experience with exenatide in obese patients with t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Iglesias P,Civantos S,Vega B,Pavón I,Guijarro G,Monereo S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severely obese type 2 diabetics who undergo Roux-en Y gastric bypass surgery have significant improvements in glycaemic control. Little work has been undertaken to establish the independent predictors of such resolution or to develop a predictive model. The aim of this study was to develop a mathematical mod...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hayes MT,Hunt LA,Foo J,Tychinskaya Y,Stubbs RS

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This technique aims to evaluate fixation of the sleeved distal part of the stomach to the root of the transverse mesocolon and greater omentum after its shortening in a T-shaped design. METHODS:Sleeve gastrectomy is done in a standard five-port technique. Then, we fix the distal end of the staple line usi...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Abdallah E,Fikry M,Rady O,Elfeki H

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:Healthcare today is a complex environment, and many states, regions and hospitals have been having problems in being solvent. Insurance co-payments have decreased, and the contract made with the physician depends on market leverage. We address contract problems in bariatric surgery and discuss how to try to divide bar...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Frezza EE

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00