Pre-operative Bariatric Clinic Attendance Is a Predictor of Post-operative Clinic Attendance and Weight Loss Outcomes.

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:Gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) levels are an independent risk marker for the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We investigated the relationship between the newly identified serum GGT fractions and glucose metabolism in obese subjects before and after bariatric surgery. SUBJECTS/METHODS:T...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Franzini M,Musetti V,Guarino D,Caponi L,Paolicchi A,Emdin M,Ferrannini E,Nannipieri M

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bile acids have been implicated in the mechanism by which Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) can induce remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Our goal was to identify circulating proteins whose levels changed after RYGB when dysglycemic parameters normalized. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a retrospective study ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Noel OF,Chu X,Patterson AD,Edwards MA,Still CD,Gerhard GS

更新日期：2020-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Vital for any surgeon choosing to perform bariatric surgery is to be financially savvy. Establishing a practice is not a simple matter. This article will describe how physicians can establish their practice in weight loss medicine. To better insure success, wisdom dictates that one perform a geographical study with re...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Frezza EE,Wachtel MS

更新日期：2008-07-01 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: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:The intragastric balloon is filled with saline and methylene blue dye, to detect balloon deflation early and prevent bowel obstruction, by monitoring the patient's urine for changes in color. METHODS:An intragastric balloon filled with 590 ml of saline plus 10 ml of methylene blue was endoscopically placed ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Bernante P,Francini F,Zangrandi F,Menegon P,Toniato A,Feltracco P,Pelizzo MR

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：:Hypogonadism frequently occurs in male patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and is linked to insulin resistance and inflammation. Testosterone levels rise acutely in obese patients following bariatric surgery, though long-term changes have not been investigated in a randomized controlled trial. This study evaluated ob...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Pham NH,Bena J,Bhatt DL,Kennedy L,Schauer PR,Kashyap SR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity is highly prevalent in the Western World, and its consequences present a real public health challenge. Voice alterations can represent one of these consequences and represent an opportunity for interference with therapeutic methods. This particularly features of the individual's voice was the ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： da Cunha MG,Passerotti GH,Weber R,Zilberstein B,Cecconello I

更新日期：2011-03-01 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: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:The number of weight reduction operations performed for type II and type III obesity is rapidly escalating. Risk of surgery has been infrequently stratified for patient subgroups. The purpose of this study was to identify patient characteristics that increased the odds of a prolonged hospital length of stay ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ballantyne GH,Svahn J,Capella RF,Capella JF,Schmidt HJ,Wasielewski A,Davies RJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 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: Morbid obesity is generally considered to be a surgical and anesthetic risk. Some surgeons have advised the routine use of invasive monitoring for morbidly obese individuals undergoing surgery. The purpose of this study was to identify morbidly obese individuals undergoing primary gastric bypass procedures...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Capella JF,Capella RF

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postprandial hypoglycaemia is a severe complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). Acarbose, an α-glucosidase inhibitor (AGI), is employed in its treatment. Several studies have shown that AGIs increase the postprandial levels of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). However, an excessive level of GLP-1 is ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Valderas JP,Ahuad J,Rubio L,Escalona M,Pollak F,Maiz A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is increasing in Turkey. The first experience with vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) with regular intermediate-term follow-up in the Aegean Region of Turkey is presented. METHODS:From November 1993 to August 1999, 40 morbidity obese patients underwent VBG. The patients were evaluated on the basis o...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Haciyanli M,Erkan N,Bora S,Gulay H

更新日期：2001-08-01 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:Obesity is a complex and multifactorial disease whose incidence has increased, making it a serious public health issue. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one of the most common surgical procedures that is chosen for bariatric surgery. Decreasing postoperative pain in these patients which will increase...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Coşkun M,Yardimci S,Arslantaş MK,Altun GT,Uprak TK,Kara YB,Cingi A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of bariatric procedures has increased notably, with incidental findings such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) being observed in 2%. The number of studies dealing with incidental findings during bariatric surgery (BS), especially GISTs, is scarce. This review aims to summarize the evidence about GI...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fernández JA,Frutos MD,Ruiz-Manzanera JJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) by Scopinaro's method is used by many as a surgical treatment for morbid obesity. The authors present their results in 180 consecutive cases. METHOD:Between June 1995 and May 1998, the authors performed BPD by Scopinaro's method on 180 patients (36 men) with morbid obesity, m...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Totté E,Hendrickx L,van Hee R

更新日期：1999-04-01 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：: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：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:Management of the leak is determined by the duration of the leak from the initial surgery. Acute leaks occurring less than 72 hours after surgery are best managed with reoperation and primary repair. Intermediate leaks, greater than 72 hours but less than 12 weeks, can be managed with non-operative managemen...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dugan N,Nimeri A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no consensus on how to protect the skeleton with adequate supplements in patients who have undergone bariatric operations. The main problem in mineral metabolism is usually related to secondary hyperparathyroidism (2 degrees HPT), often caused by a lack of dietary calcium, magnesium or vitamin D, together wit...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Schweitzer DH

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to systematically review the literature comparing the safety of one-step versus two-step revisional bariatric surgery from laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG). There is debate on the safety of removing the gastric band and performing rev...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dang JT,Switzer NJ,Wu J,Gill RS,Shi X,Thereaux J,Birch DW,de Gara C,Karmali S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

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:We hypothesized that laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) reduces weight and modulates ghrelin production, but largely spares gastrointestinal endocrine function. To examine this hypothesis, we determined plasma concentrations of appetite-control, insulinotropic, and digestive hormones in relation ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Shak JR,Roper J,Perez-Perez GI,Tseng CH,Francois F,Gamagaris Z,Patterson C,Weinshel E,Fielding GA,Ren C,Blaser MJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band access port has been routinely sutured to the anterior fascia of the abdominal wall using nonabsorbable sutures. We present our technique demonstrating that nonfascial fixation with using a mesh allows for a safe and durable placement of the port in the superficial subcut...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Akkary E,Olgers F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery is increasingly being carried out and revisional procedures have also risen in concert. A review of the complications and revisions might elucidate technical and patient factors that influence the outcomes of bariatric surgeries in Asian patients. The objective of this study is to review th...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ngiam KY,Khoo VY,Kong L,Cheng AK

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00