abstract：:Bariatric surgery is widely accepted as first-choice treatment of morbid obesity and has also shown promising results in the treatment of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. The number of operations each year is increasing, as well as, consequently, the urgent need for a coordinated nutritional approach, as micronutr...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Schweitzer DH,Posthuma EF

更新日期：2008-11-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition in obesity. The impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) on GERD is poorly known. We studied the effect of the RYGBP on GERD in patients with morbid obesity (MO). METHODS:Twenty consecutive patients with MO (BMI > 40 kg/m(2)) were studied before...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mejía-Rivas MA,Herrera-López A,Hernández-Calleros J,Herrera MF,Valdovinos MA

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to use nationally representative data to examine regional variations in the use and outcomes of gastric bypass surgery. METHODS:Using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), we identified adults undergoing gastric bypass surgery (n = 92,910) in 2005. Following descripti...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Weller WE,Rosati C

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：:Body fat and lean mass are correlated with bone mineral density, with obesity apparently exerting protection against osteoporosis. The pathophysiological relevance of adipose tissue in bone integrity resides in the participation of adipokines in bone remodeling through effects on deposition and resorption. On the othe...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Gómez-Ambrosi J,Rodríguez A,Catalán V,Frühbeck G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The BioEnterics Intragrastric Balloon (BIB) together with restricted diet has been used for the treatment of obesity and morbid obesity. METHODS:A prospective study was conducted on 100 patients who had undergone the BIB procedure between February 2005 and February 2007. RESULTS:Mean age, mean weight, and ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Coskun H,Bostanci O,Dilege E,Bozbora A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is considered a comorbidity associated with morbid obesity, mainly because of the large neck circumference. Depending on its severity, OSAHS can interfere in many homeostasis systems, for example, the central nervous system (CNS). Neuron-specific enolase (NSE...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： da Silva LG,Mottin CC,Souza DO,Portela LV,Braga CW,Vargas CB,Padoin AV,Martinez D,Dias RD

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internal hernias (IHs) can occur after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP), perhaps because of a lack of adhesion formation at the cut edges of the mesentery and a cutting through of sutures with a decrease in fat from weight loss. In patients undergoing reoperation after LRYGBP, we observed that ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ahmed AR,Rickards G,Husain S,Johnson J,O'Malley W,Boss T

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Erosion, slippage, and esophageal dilatation have been acknowledged as typical long-term issues after lap banding. Yet it seems from our experience that isolated food intolerance has become a leading cause for band removal, although not reported as such in the literature. METHODS:There were 1,450 patients w...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dargent J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A morbidly obese 42-year-old woman presented with a 1-week history of left chest pain. She had undergone laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding 16 months earlier with a body mass index (BMI) of 49.2 kg/m2. Diagnostic workup revealed a large left pleural empyema and ruled out band slippage. At left thoracotomy, a misd...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Bernante P,Breda C,Zangrandi F,Pomerri F,Pelizzo MR,Foletto M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibromyalgia is a chronic debilitating disorder affecting 3-5% of the US population. Treatment of this disorder is a challenge. The incidental finding of improvement of fibromyalgia following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass stimulated us to study this phenomenon. METHODS:A retrospective chart review o...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Saber AA,Boros MJ,Mancl T,Elgamal MH,Song S,Wisadrattanapong T

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The American Society of Bariatric Surgery has initiated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Program and the American College of Surgeons has followed with their Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program. These programs postulate that concentration of weight loss operations in high-volume ce...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ballantyne GH,Belsley S,Stephens D,Saunders JK,Trivedi A,Ewing DR,Iannace V,Davis D,Capella RF,Wasielewski A,Moran S,Schmidt HJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old female patient with morbid obesity (body mass index 44.4) was submitted to upper digestive endoscopy performed routinely as a preoperative procedure in bariatric surgery. The examination identified multiple small polypoid lesions in the upper portion of the gastric body, some with small ulcerations. Anat...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Moretto M,Mottin CC,Padoin AV,Júnior SP,Barrios C

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for the resolution of morbid obesity have significant medical sequelae related to their weight. One of the most common comorbid conditions is joint pain requiring the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). In addition to NSAIDs, patients may ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sasse KC,Ganser J,Kozar M,Watson RW,McGinley L,Lim D,Weede M,Smith CJ,Bovee V

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric banding is a safe and efficient bariatric procedure. We report here the results of 591 consecutive gastric bandings in terms of excess weight loss with up to 10 years follow-up and the complications. METHODS:Between June 1996 and September 2006, 591 patients underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Biagini J,Karam L

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery is the only effective and long-lasting treatment of morbidly obese patients. However, the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery in patients with hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection is not clear. The aim of the present study is to investigate whether HBV infection influences clinic features...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lee WJ,Wang W,Lee YC,Huang MT

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The construction of the gastric pouch during surgery is largely based on the prevailing dogma of Roux-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. The scarce data that exist suggest that the smaller the gastric pouch, the greater the weight loss after surgery. Current estimations of pouch volume have inherent limitation...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Alva S,Eisenberg D,Duffy A,Roberts K,Israel G,Bell R

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:In this case report, we present an 18-year-old morbidly obese male with complicating hypertensive cardiomyopathy who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery. The patient had multiple comorbidities associated with his obesity, including obstructive sleep apnea, systemic hypertension, asthma, and depressi...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Waipa J,Dutta S,Albanese CT,Morton JM

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic strictures after bariatric surgery are a frequent complication that requires endoscopic management, but the optimal technique for dilation remains to be determined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dilation with Savary-Gilliard bougies (SGB) in morbidly obese patie...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fernández-Esparrach G,Bordas JM,Llach J,Lacy A,Delgado S,Vidal J,Cárdenas A,Pellisé M,Ginès A,Sendino O,Zabalza M,Castells A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intussusception after open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure (RYGBP) is a rare complication. We present a retrospective review of three cases of antegrade intussusception occurring after laparoscopic RYGBP. To our knowledge, these are the first documented cases of intussusception after laparoscopic RYGBP. We describe...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Zainabadi K,Ramanathan R

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although bariatric surgery is highly effective for controlling obesity and its complications, it is uncovered by third-party payers in many countries. High cost and unpredictable expenses account for the lack of coverage. We developed at our obesity clinic a fixed package for the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastr...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mosti M,Domínguez G,Herrera MF

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been introduced as a multipurpose restrictive procedure for obese patients. Variations of the surgical technique may be important for the late results. METHODS:50 patients submitted to LSG from January 2005 to December 2006 were studied. Mean age was 38.2 years, pre...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Braghetto I,Korn O,Valladares H,Gutiérrez L,Csendes A,Debandi A,Castillo J,Rodríguez A,Burgos AM,Brunet L

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical outcome of a cohort of morbidly obese patients with documented sleep apnea who underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP). METHODS:56 morbidly obese patie...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Varela JE,Hinojosa MW,Nguyen NT

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

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:Internal hernia (IH) is a well known complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) which is more frequently encountered when the RYGBP is done laparoscopically. METHODS:Patients with IH were identified from a prospective data-base of morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery at our center. RE...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Iannelli A,Buratti MS,Novellas S,Dahman M,Amor IB,Sejor E,Facchiano E,Addeo P,Gugenheim J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies suggest that weight loss operations may actually increase the costs to society due to increased hospital readmission rates. The purpose of this study was to determine the 30-day readmission rates following bariatric operations at a high volume bariatric surgery program. METHODS:Records for al...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Saunders JK,Ballantyne GH,Belsley S,Stephens D,Trivedi A,Ewing DR,Iannace V,Capella RF,Wasielewski A,Moran S,Schmidt HJ

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery is the only long-lasting effective treatment for morbid obesity. Prediction on successful weight loss after surgery by data mining technologies is lacking. We analyze the available information during the initial evaluation of patients referred to bariatric surgery by data mining methods for predictor...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lee YC,Lee WJ,Lee TS,Lin YC,Wang W,Liew PL,Huang MT,Chien CW

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old, morbidity obese woman underwent a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in November 2004. She presented 18 months later with a history of recurrent pain in the upper region of the abdomen and severe vomiting. Radiologic and endoscopic evaluations revealed wall thickening in the transverse colon and a so...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Baierlein SA,Wistop A,Looser C,Peters T,Riehle HM,von Flüe M,Peterli R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present retrospective study aims to provide additional evidence supporting the fact that waist circumference, in severe obesity, is not a good clinical marker to identify individuals with the metabolic syndrome or an altered metabolic profile. METHODS:Relationships between waist circumference and metabo...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Drapeau V,Lemieux I,Richard D,Bergeron J,Tremblay A,Biron S,Marceau P,Mauriège P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most common bariatric surgical procedure in the USA in women of reproductive age. A pregnant patient presented with nonspecific upper abdominal pain and nausea, suggesting an internal hernia. At surgery, an intussusception was identified and reduced without complications. O...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wax JR,Wolff R,Cobean R,Pinette MG,Blackstone J,Cartin A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) is a powerful and long-acting inhibitor of muscular contractions in both striated and smooth muscles. Hypothetically, BTX-A should inhibit the acetylcholine-mediated peristalsis, which is mainly responsible for gastric motility, and thereby induce slowed gastric emptying, earlier sa...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mittermair R,Keller C,Geibel J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of post-surgical weight loss in improving body image disturbance (BID) in morbidly obese patients is still unclear. Providing multidimensional measures of BID and controlling for the effect of co-morbid eating psychopathology may help to clarify this issue. This preliminary study explores w...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： De Panfilis C,Cero S,Torre M,Salvatore P,Dall'Aglio E,Adorni A,Maggini C

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are reports of gastric carcinoma following bariatric surgery, but it is unclear if these procedures predispose to malignancy. We present a case of a 60-year-old man who, 15 years after vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), had a massive upper GI bleed. Endoscopy revealed a large tumor of the gastric pouch. Histolo...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Chebib I,Beck PL,Church NG,Medlicott SA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Researchers have found that zinc nutritional status in obese and diabetic subjects is altered: low zinc concentrations in plasma and erythrocytes, with high urinary zinc excretion, were observed. This study evaluated the effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) on plasma, erythrocyte and urinary zinc conce...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Pires LV,Martins LM,Geloneze B,Tambascia MA,Hadad do Monte SJ,do Nascimento Nogueira N,Santos de Sousa G,Marreiro DN

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors evaluated the impact of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) on obesity-associated diseases in a series at 3 to 8 years postoperatively, namely diabetes, pulmonary disease, hypertension and knee joint pain. METHODS:145 morbidly obese patients underwent LAGB with mean age 38 years and p...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Korenkov M,Shah S,Sauerland S,Duenschede F,Junginger T

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00