Elastic Fibers Density: a New Parameter of Improvement of NAFLD in Bariatric Surgery Patients.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe obesity has deleterious effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Although surgery is the best long-term treatment for severe obesity, there is a risk of gestational undernutrition in operated mothers because bariatric surgery reduces nutrient availability. This is a follow-up report of our initial...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Marceau P,Kaufman D,Biron S,Hould FS,Lebel S,Marceau S,Kral JG

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bio-enteric intragastric balloon (BIB) insertion is gaining popularity for weight reduction in obese patients. We evaluated the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of BIB in the treatment of obesity. METHODS:A total of 173 Saudi obese patients [mean+/-SD age 34.5 +/- 11.6 years, 58 (33.5%) were men] who unde...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Al Kahtani K,Khan MQ,Helmy A,Al Ashgar H,Rezeig M,Al Quaiz M,Kagevi I,Al Sofayan M,Al Fadda M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:One-anastomosis-mini-gastric bypass (OAGB-MGB) is the second most popular gastric bypass procedure with remarkable weight loss results and comorbidity resolution rates. However, some concerns remain regarding its postoperative complications, including protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). We hereby report ou...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Khalaj A,Kalantar Motamedi MA,Mousapour P,Valizadeh M,Barzin M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the lipid and glycemic profiles of patients up to 10 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. METHOD:A retrospective, longitudinal study was conducted at a multidisciplinary center for the treatment of obesity in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The study included 150 pat...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mônaco-Ferreira DV,Leandro-Merhi VA,Aranha NC,Brandalise A,Brandalise NA

更新日期：2018-06-01 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:Despite their current limitations, metabolic surgery and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), set new horizons. In this article, the first three cases of adjustable gastric banding (AGB) through transvaginal access in obese women are described. METHODS:In the General and Vascular Surgery...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Michalik M,Orlowski M,Bobowicz M,Frask A,Trybull A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate the hypoglycemic effect of new biliopancreatic diversion and duodenal-jejunal bypass in Goto-Kakizaki rats and observe effects of the new surgical procedure on the glucose tolerance of GK rats. METHODS:Twenty-four 10-week-old rats (SPF grade) were randomly divide...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Weng SG,Zhang B,Feng S,Xu CG,Lin CZ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity has become a global epidemic. Surgical treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders in China is increasing rapidly, but it is still a new discipline even to health professionals. As an important member of the multidisciplinary team, the knowledge and attitudes of nurses provide crucial health care to...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fan M,Hong J,Cheung PN,Tang S,Zhang J,Hu S,Jiang S,Chen X,Yu S,Gao L,Wang C,Chen W,Yang W

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Surgical training today is all about minimally invasive surgery. With little or no experience and/or confidence in rapid, emergent conversion to an open procedure, how does the surgeon expeditiously do so? OBJECTIVES:The intent of this paper is to help those inexperienced in "open" techniques to quickly r...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Jones KB Jr

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) is the most effective bariatric procedure. Around 70% of these patients have secondary hyperparathyroidism (SH) in the long term as a consequence of calcium and vitamin D malabsorption. This work was aimed to study the influence of SH on bone turnover and its relationship with...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Balsa JA,Botella-Carretero JI,Peromingo R,Caballero C,Muñoz-Malo T,Villafruela JJ,Arrieta F,Zamarrón I,Vázquez C

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study investigated how demographic, health, and behavioral factors interacted to affect weight outcomes in bariatric patients. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients who were non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, or non-Hispanic white race/ethnicity, had no revisions to their RYGB during 2004-2009, and had at least 1 ye...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Coleman KJ,Brookey J

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morbidly obese patients are generally in a malnutritional state with an extremely high operative risk. In order to reduce the operative risk, surgeons should make every effort before the operation. A protein sparing modified fast (PSMF) may exhibit its high effectiveness when taken at least for 2 weeks preoperatively....

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Kawamura I I,Chen CC,Yamazaki K,Miyazawa Y,Isono K

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Marginal ulcer is one of the most common complications after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and is defined as an ulceration of any depth at or near the gastrojejunal anastomosis. Different risk factors have been advocated to be the causative agent. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The weighted discharges from the Nationwi...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rodrigo DC,Jill S,Daniel M,Kimberly C,Maher EC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines the effect of weight loss following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) for morbid obesity on prescription drug costs in patients over the age of 54. METHODS:78 patients aged 55 to 75 who met the inclusion criteria were identified in a database of 1,060 morbidly obese patients ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Snow LL,Weinstein LS,Hannon JK,Lane DR,Ringold FG,Hansen PA,Pointer MD

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The continuing need for simple, safe, and effective procedures led us to design a new operation for treating morbid obesity. METHODS:Thirty-two patients underwent our novel procedure, sleeve gastrectomy plus side-to-side jejunoileal anastomosis (SG plus), and were followed for 6 to 24 months. A matched coho...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Melissas J,Peppe A,Askoxilakis J,Dimitriadis E,Grammatikakis J

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Obesity in young people is one of the most serious public health problems worldwide. Moreover, the mechanisms preventing obese adolescents from losing and maintaining weight loss have been elusive. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is successful at achieving long-term weight loss in patients across all...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Abdeen GN,Miras AD,Alqhatani AR,le Roux CW

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is gaining widespread popularity as a definitive bariatric operation that provides satisfactory and durable weight loss as well as comorbidity resolution. Although SG is being increasingly offered to patients of all ages, there is a paucity of reported outcomes in patient...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Burchett MA,McKenna DT,Selzer DJ,Choi JH,Mattar SG

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic single anastomosis gastric bypass (SAGB) is increasingly performed for morbidly obese patients. AIM OF WORK:This pilot study aims primarily at evaluating the incidence of bile gastritis after SAGB. The occurrence of reflux oesophagitis and reflux symptoms were also assessed. PATIENTS AND MET...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Shenouda MM,Harb SE,Mikhail SAA,Mokhtar SM,Osman AMA,Wassef ATS,Rizkallah NNH,Milad NM,Anis SE,Nabil TM,Zaki NS,Halepian A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is controversial. Although concomitant hiatal hernia repair (HHR) at the time of LSG is common and advocated by many, there are few data on the outcomes of GERD symptoms in these patients. The aim of this study was ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Samakar K,McKenzie TJ,Tavakkoli A,Vernon AH,Robinson MK,Shikora SA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleeve gastrectomy plus side-to-side jejunoileal anastomosis (JI-SG), a relatively new approach to bariatric surgeries, has shown promising results for treating obesity and metabolic comorbidities. This study investigated the feasibility and safety of JI-SG in weight loss and diabetes remission compared with...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wang K,Zhou X,Quach G,Lu J,Gao W,Xu A,Zhu J

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：:Some sort of restriction of the pouch emptying is supported by many surgeons to allow a sustained weight loss through the use of a ring placed circumferentially around the gastric pouch. Most previous studies focused on the length of the ring, not the actual diameter of the gastric pouch outlet. This study aims to eva...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mali J Jr,Fernandes FA,Valezi AC,Matsuo T,Menezes Mde A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):Monitoring and prevention of long-term nutrient deficiency after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) remains ill defined due to limited surgical follow-up after bariatric surgery. This study compared nutrient supplementation as well as surgeon and primary care physician (PCP) follow-up between pa...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mehaffey JH,Mehaffey RL,Mullen MG,Turrentine FE,Malin SK,Schirmer B,Wolf AM,Hallowell PT

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although some bariatric guidelines reserve pre-operative trans-abdominal ultrasonography screening for symptomatic patients and those with elevated liver enzymes, there has yet to exist a general consensus regarding this issue. Some centers still employ its use as a vital step in the workup of the bariatric patient. T...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Almazeedi S,Al-Sabah S,Alshammari D

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Staple line complications and axial rotation of the gastric tube after sleeve gastrectomy are well-recognized complications of the procedure. The present study aims to investigate the role of staple line inversion and distal fixation to the transverse mesocolon in reducing these complications. PATIE...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Abdallah E,Emile SH,Elfeki H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to compare clinical outcomes of patients treated with totally robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (TRRYGB) with those treated with the different laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) techniques. The clinical benefit of the robotic approach to bariatric surgery compared to the standard laparos...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rogula T,Koprivanac M,Janik MR,Petrosky JA,Nowacki AS,Dombrowska A,Kroh M,Brethauer S,Aminian A,Schauer P

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Growing evidence in the literature suggests that obesity is capable of altering reproductive hormone levels and male fertility. Effects on classic semen parameters and sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF), however, have not been properly established. Additionally, the impact of bariatric surgery (BS) on those paramete...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wood GJA,Tiseo BC,Paluello DV,de Martin H,Santo MA,Nahas W,Srougi M,Cocuzza M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00