abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe obesity may substantially impact quality of life. We estimated the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with class II and class III obesity, and explored the impact of patient characteristics and co-morbidities on quality of life. METHODS:110 patients with BMI > or = 35 kg/m2 presenting...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Sendi P,Brunotte R,Potoczna N,Branson R,Horber FF

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scopinaro biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) for morbid obesity results in significant longterm weight loss and reduction or resolution of obesity-associated co-morbidities. The aim of our work was to describe the early results after BPD. METHODS:59 morbidly obese patients (BMI >40) underwent open BPD from Dec...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： de Luis DA,Pacheco D,Izaola O,Romero A,Marcos JL,Pelaz J,Barrera A,Cabezas G,Terroba MC,Cuellar L,Anta A

更新日期：2005-06-01 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：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:There is a very limited empirical literature regarding the psychiatric status of prospective bariatric patients and no studies that examine potential social desirability effects on self-presentation for this patient population. METHODS:The Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire (PDSQ) was utilized t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rosik CH

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to give an initial account of the weight loss and complications after applying the Swedish adjustable gastric band (SAGB) at Saad Specialist Hospital, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. METHODS:From January 2001 to December 2004, 140 consecutive patients (62% female) underwent SAGB. Mean ini...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Al-Momen A,El-Mogy I,Ibrahim A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-stage renal failure is most commonly caused by the obesity-related diseases, diabetes mellitus and essential hypertension, and is best treated with renal transplantation. Obesity may contribute to poor patient and graft survival, and is an exclusion criterion in some renal transplant programs. Diet and exercise pr...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Newcombe V,Blanch A,Slater GH,Szold A,Fielding GA

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has gained widespread acceptance. However, the technique has problems intrinsic to the material wear and tear around the port and connecting tubing that can lead to failure. Port complications are considered to be minor; however, few studies have analyzed them, ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Keidar A,Carmon E,Szold A,Abu-Abeid S

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures for morbid obesity. Several complications that may develop in the short- and long-term have been reported. We present a patient who presented with cancer in the bypassed stomach 8 years after RYGBP. Although the development of t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Escalona A,Guzmán S,Ibáñez L,Meneses L,Huete A,Solar A

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of gastric bypass for weight loss has been demonstrated. No study has documented the effect of this surgery on patient spouses' weight. Excess leftover food may be consumed by the spouses of gastric bypass patients, which may increase the total caloric intake compared to the preoperative in...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Madan AK,Turman KA,Tichansky DS

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Recent data has shown that the use of warmed, humidified carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation during laparoscopic surgery may be associated with better outcomes. METHODS:We performed a randomized, doubleblind, prospective controlled clinical trial of 30 patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Savel RH,Balasubramanya S,Lasheen S,Gaprindashvili T,Arabov E,Fazylov RM,Lazzaro RS,Macura JM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a novel technique for the retrieval of intragastric balloons used in the treatment of patients with morbid obesity. Although specifically-designed instruments are available for this purpose, this simple technique makes use of instruments that are readily available in an endoscopy suite equipped for simple t...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Jenkins JT,Galloway DJ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The feasibility and outcomes of conversion of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) was evaluated. METHODS:From November 2000 to March 2004, all patients who underwent laparoscopic conversion of LAGB to LRYGBP were retrospectively analyzed. The proc...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mognol P,Chosidow D,Marmuse JP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The types of bariatric and the associated operations performed by academic and private surgeons were surveyed. METHODS:A survey containing 8 questions regarding type of practice, type of surgery, associated procedures during bariatric surgery, years in practice and bariatric training was e-mailed to all mem...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Frezza EE,Robinson M

更新日期：2004-11-01 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:Among the different techniques of surgical treatment for morbid obesity, silastic ring vertical gastroplasty (SRVG) is an alternative, effective and easily reproducible technique. The aim of this study is to evaluate a cohort of patients >6 years after SRVG for morbid obesity. METHODS:From 1991 to 1996, 273...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Closset J,Mehdi A,Barea M,Buedts K,Gelin M,Houben JJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 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: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 outcome of bariatric surgery has been well documented in large series in the West. In Asia, where obesity has been less rampant, such surgery has been correspondingly less frequent, and there is a dearth of information on bariatric surgery on Asians. METHOD:The outcome of a personal series of 40 patient...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Ti TK

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lapaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has become a widespread method to treat morbid obesity. Long-term complications and failures require a strategy for reoperation. METHODS:1,180 patients have been operated on from April 1995 to December 2003. 151 had reoperation for complications (12.7%) exclu...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dargent J

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over 10 years, 88 patients underwent biliopancreatic diversion with transitory gastric restriction (BPD-TGR) as a first choice operation or after gastric restrictive procedures. METHODS:From 1992 to 1999, BPD-TGR was performed on 71 patients as a first choice operation (Group 1 - BMI 41.9 +/- 6.5). The TGR ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Vassallo C,Negri L,Rovati P,Della Valle A,Tata S,Berbiglia G,Pessina A,Ramaioli F,Dono C,Fariseo M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effective long-term treatments for morbid obesity is bariatric surgery. However, the associated surgical and anesthetic risks led the authors to evaluate intermaxillary fixation, a less aggressive procedure, as a preoperative treatment in selected patients with morbid obesity. METHODS:22 patients (5 mal...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Vassimon HS,Pigoli DR,de Oliveira Neto FV,Palhares A,Haddad AL,Padovani CR,Mazzoni A,Nogueira CR

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic steatosis is prevalent in obese patients. Although it requires histology for diagnosis, ultrasound may indicate its presence. We evaluated the importance of ultrasound in the diagnosis of steatosis in morbidly obese patients, and considered its clinical relevance for patients with BMI of 35-40 kg/m(2...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mottin CC,Moretto M,Padoin AV,Swarowsky AM,Toneto MG,Glock L,Repetto G

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An older female underwent bariatric surgery which was followed by a significant weight loss and diarrhea, from which C. difficile was isolated just before her hospitalization. Less than 48 hours after admission, she became febrile, developed deep venous thrombosis of the leg and a pulmonary embolus. Blood cultures gre...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cone LA,B Waterbor R,Sofonio MV

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric banding is today a common restrictive procedure to treat morbid obesity. After operation, adjustment of the band is required to adequately restrict food intake, allowing better results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of a unique method of adjustment using dynamic radioisotope scint...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Susmallian S,Filyavich A,Maiershon I,Charuzi I,Lorberboym M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

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:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a popular bariatric operation. Unfortunately, long-term complications such as slippage, infection, and intragastric migration (erosion) may occur. With erosion, band removal is mandatory. Options to prevent weight regain are delayed implantation of a new band, or co...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Suter M,Giusti V,Héraief E,Calmes JM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of pneumoperitoneum (PPM) on respiratory mechanics during bariatric surgery were investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS:10 patients with BMI 50.5+/-8 kg/m(2) (range 40.9- 66.8) who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding with the Swedish band under general anesthesia were studied. Besides ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： El-Dawlatly AA,Al-Dohayan A,Abdel-Meguid ME,El-Bakry A,Manaa EM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine whether the anatomicofunctional changes induced by vertical gastroplasty lead to pH alterations in the esophagus and body and antrum of the stomach. MATERIALS AND METHODS:23 non-smoking volunteers (3 men, 20 women) mean age 35.29 +/- SD 6.85 years, mean weight 163.17 +...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Papavramidis TS,Papavramidis ST,Sapalidis KG,Kessisoglou II,Gamvros OI

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As our bariatric program matured, we noted that length of stay (LOS) steadily decreased. This led us to analyze our experience to identify factors contributing to this abbreviated LOS and to evaluate the safety of discharging patients with only a 2-day LOS. METHODS:All patients undergoing open Roux-en-Y gas...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Stellato TA,Hallowell PT,Crouse C,Schuster M,Petrozzi MC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative rhabdomyolysis is an uncommon event. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of rhabdomyolysis following laparoscopic obesity surgery. METHODS:Rhabdomyolysis was studied prospectively. Over a 6-month period, 66 consecutive patients underwent bariatric surgery (gastric banding (n=5...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mognol P,Vignes S,Chosidow D,Marmuse JP

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For most surgeons, the gastro-clip gastroplasty is an unfamiliar operation. It was performed during the mid 1980s as an alternative to more complex bariatric operations. However, the device had problems. Because of its rigid nature, it occasionally eroded into the stomach and chest. Many of these devices required remo...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Chang CG,Provost DA

更新日期：2004-01-01 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: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:Obesity is a well known risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Medical therapy is not effective for morbid obesity. Bariatric surgery is therefore a reasonable option for weight reduction for patients with clinically severe obesity. Unrecognized OSA, especially in those patients receiving abdominal s...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Frey WC,Pilcher J

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors examined associations between lifetime Axis I and Axis II disorders and weight loss following gastric surgery for morbid obesity. METHODS:44 morbidly obese subjects who had undergone vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) were systematically interviewed with the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) a...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Black DW,Goldstein RB,Mason EE

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease is a much-feared complication of bariatric surgery. The most common unexpected cause of death in the morbidly obese patient is pulmonary embolism (PE). Recent data supports the expanded use of systemic thrombolytics in hemodynamically stable patients with PE and echocardio...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Pulipati RC,Lazzaro RS,Macura J,Savel RH

更新日期：2003-10-01 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:The revisional surgery for patients with inadequate weight loss after biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is controversial. It has not yet been determined whether a common channel should be shortened or gastric pouch volume reduced. Since the revision of the distal anastomosis remains tec...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Gagner M,Rogula T

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00