abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGBP) is being performed widely as a treatment of choice for morbid obesity. Advantages over open gastric bypass (OGBP) have not been well documented in controlled studies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the early postoperative outcomes after LGBP and OGBP using a matched p...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Courcoulas A,Perry Y,Buenaventura P,Luketich J

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors attempted to determine if mental status could predict personality profiles, 18 months after surgery in morbidly obese patients. METHODS:Personality characteristics of 100 morbidly obese patients (85 female, 15 male) were analyzed after bariatric surgery (vertical banded gastroplasty). Patients w...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Guisado JA,Vaz FJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique is described to create a wide enteroenterostomy or Roux-en-Y anastomosis. ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Keshishian A,Zahriya K

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedures have proved their efficiency and reproducibility in several studies. The most frequent late complication is proximal pouch dilatation, with possible progression to total food intolerance. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a series of 727 laparoscopic bandings...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Vertruyen M

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A clinical pathway for gastric bypass surgery (GBS) implemented at our institution in 1999 resulted in reduced costs and decreased variability in patient care. However, a reanalysis of GBS hospital costs identified a 16% incidence of "cost outliers". We hypothesized that analysis of clinical variables would ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cooney RN,Haluck RS,Ku J,Bass T,MacLeod J,Brunner H,Miller CA

更新日期：2003-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:No conclusive data exists supporting the use of any prokinetic agent in the postoperative setting. The study was designed to examine the effect of erythromycin on small bowel motility in a placebo-controlled trial of post gastric bypass patients utilizing a standardized nuclear medicine test. METHODS:A cons...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wilkinson NW,Gustafson RJ,Frizzi JD

更新日期：2002-12-01 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:To create a bond between the technique proposed and the patient, flexibility and adaptability are indispensable. Thus, we devised the functional gastric bypass, which can be activated and deactivated by inflating or deflating the Lap-Band. METHODS:The Lap-Band was positioned according to the standard techni...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Furbetta F,Gambinotti G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity is one of the most important social and medical issues in Western countries. Many authors have adopted a minimally invasive approach to reproduce current bariatric operations. The aim of this study is to present a personal technique for laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) and the ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Lointier PH,Verdier PH,Verdier A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing either Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) or biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) with RYGBP are at risk of developing metabolic sequelae secondary to malabsorption. We compared the differences in nutritional complications between these two bariatric operations. METHODS:A retrospective analysis...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Skroubis G,Sakellaropoulos G,Pouggouras K,Mead N,Nikiforidis G,Kalfarentzos F

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Operations for morbid obesity that are effective in inducing weight loss improve blood pressure, glycemic control and dyslipidemia. Our purpose was to study the effectiveness of VBG in improving hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemias in morbidly obese patients. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of a cohort o...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Arribas del Amo D,Elía Guedea M,Aguilella Diago V,Martínez Díez M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of intragastric migration of the Swedish adjustable gastric band (SAGB) and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of gastroscopic band removal. METHODS:Between January 1996 and December 2001, 454 patients (381 women, 73 men) underwent a laparoscopic SAGB ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Mittermair RP,Weiss H,Nehoda H,Aigner F

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old 132-kg female (BMI 48.6) with end-stage cardiac failure is presented. Because of a progressive cardiomyopathy, the patient required a heart transplant. However, before receiving the transplant, major weight loss was deemed to be mandatory. Supervised dieting had manifestly failed, and thus a highly effec...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Taylor TV,Bozkurt B,Shayani P,Lafuente J,Noon G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A technique for standard laparoscopic BPD was developed. METHODS:Standard laparoscopic BPD was performed in 26 morbidly obese patients with mean BMI 43. Details of the technique, using 6 trocars, and instrumentation are described. Intestinal limb lengths were measured fully stretched, and the gastric remnan...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Scopinaro N,Marinari GM,Camerini G

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a safe and effective treatment method for morbid obesity. Injection port dislocation, tube perforation and access port infection are generally classified among the minor complications, although they can require a reoperation at the port-site or even at the level of ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Fabry H,Van Hee R,Hendrickx L,Totté E

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although prejudice may not be verbal in nature, the lack of response from professional and non-professional medical personnel regarding the obese patients' needs (medical equipment, comfortable surroundings, properly fitting attire, etc.), leads one to assume that obese patients continue to be a target of un...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Kaminsky J,Gadaleta D

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors evaluated the usefulness of routine traditional radiology in the management of patients submitted to VBG. METHODS:Radiological findings in 65 subjects who had undergone VBG were evaluated. Post-surgical clinical and radiological examinations were performed 3 days, 1, 4 and 12 months after surger...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Camerini G,Pretolesi F,Marinari GM,Adami G,Marini P,Papadia F,Murelli F,Stabilini C,Carlini F,Derchi LE,Scopinaro N

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) has previously been documented as an effective treatment for morbid obesity. We have described a laparoscopic technique to perform this operation. Follow-up data are now presented. METHODS:A consecutive series of 139 morbidly obese patients were operated on with laparoscop...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Olbers T,Lönroth H,Dalenbäck J,Haglind E,Lundell L

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early or late pouch dilatations account for a moderate complication rate after restrictive bariatric operations. Various strategies were developed to prevent or treat pouch dilatations. METHODS:A case of necrosis of gastric wall in a concentric dilated pouch following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Kirchmayr W,Ammann K,Aigner F,Weiss HG,Nehoda H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors studied whether playing a taped cognitive-behavior message during and immediately following bariatric surgery will improve performance of a postoperative regimen designed to enhance recovery. METHODS:The double-blinded placebo-controlled study consisted of 27 morbidly obese bariatric surgical pa...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Cowan GS Jr,Buffington CK,Cowan GS 3rd,Hathaway D

更新日期：2001-10-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Results of the laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB) are reported. METHODS:1,274 MGB patients are continuously monitored as part of an online computer tracking data-base system. RESULTS:Mean preoperative weight (+/- Standard Deviation) was 132 +/- 21 kg, BMI 47 +/- 7. Mean excess weight loss was 51% at 6 ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Rutledge R

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The introduction of an endoscopically-placed Bariatric Intragastric Balloon (BIB) provided the opportunity to reexamine weight reduction methods and also study potential weight loss without resorting to surgical intervention. METHODS:10 severely obese patients with mean age 33 years and mean body mass index...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hodson RM,Zacharoulis D,Goutzamani E,Slee P,Wood S,Wedgwood KR

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative and early postoperative complications in patients operated for morbid obesity were assessed. METHODS:114 morbidly obese patients underwnent gastric banding (non-adjustable or adjustable). The influence of body mass index (BMI), age and preoperative morbidity on the occurrence of postoperative...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hajzman Z,Kabelác K,Kaska M,Simkovic D

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severely obese women have higher obstetric risks and poorer neonatal outcomes. Weight loss reduces obstetric risk. The introduction of a laparoscopically-placed adjustable gastric band, a safe and effective method of weight loss, has given us the ability and responsibility to adjust the band in relation to p...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Dixon JB,Dixon ME,O'Brien PE

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many operations are currently used for morbid obesity, and every procedure appears to have advantages, drawbacks and failures. Re-operation is a part of bariatric surgery practice that is necessary in the event of failure. We analyzed the reasons for failure in the bariatric re-operation group. METHODS:From...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Gawdat K

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric bleeding is a rare complication after a vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG). Only a few cases of gastric bleeding after a VBG have been reported, and there is discussion about its etiology. We present two cases of gastric bleeding after a VBG, and discuss the etiology, diagnostic approach and manageme...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Papakonstantinou A,Terzis L,Stratopoulos C,Mablekou E,Papadimitriou N,Hadjiyannakis E

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Success in bariatric surgery is most often evaluated by a sufficient loss of excess weight and an improvement in the medical conditions. The expected increase in quality of life (QoL) after weight loss, however, has not often been systematically analyzed. BAROS (Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome Syste...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Wolf AM,Falcone AR,Kortner B,Kuhlmann HW

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic techniques have been used to perform the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP). The gastrojejunostomy may be constructed using an end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapler. Most reports describe passing the EEA anvil transorally using an esophagogastroscope and a pull-wire technique. METHOD:We describe p...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Scott DJ,Provost DA,Jones DB

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjustable banding is safe, low invasive, and effective for losing weight. METHODS:69 patients underwent this procedure by laparotomy or laparoscopy. RESULTS:Patients operated by laparotomy lost more weight than those operated by laparoscopy, but in 4 patients we were forced to re-operate in order to remov...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： De Luca M,de Werra C,Formato A,Formisano C,Loffredo A,Naddeo M,Forestieri P

更新日期：2000-06-01 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:Among the various operations used for surgical treatment of morbid obesity, adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) is the least invasive. Many good results have been described. During extended follow-up, however, serious complications may occur. We briefly describe our results with ASGB and will focus on...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： de Jonge IC,Tan KG,Oostenbroek RJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 27-year-old woman underwent laparoscopic Rouxen-Y gastric bypass. A retrocolic-retrogastric herniation of most of the small bowel and later a gastric perforation due to internal hernia at the mesenteric defect of the jejuno-jejunostomy occurred. These unusual, but not rare, complications are directly related to the ...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Serra C,Baltasar A,Bou R,Miró J,Cipagauta LA

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bariatric surgery is the only currently available, effective, long-term method for controlling morbid obesity. Gastric banding as one of the possible surgical treatments was repeatedly described during the last 10 years. It is a reversible surgical procedure which is primarily performed laparoscopically. ME...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Kasalicky M,Fried M,Peskova M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast reduction surgery is common in females; however, in males it is mainly due to gynecomastia. After weight reduction following obesity surgery, it is a problem in women, but also in some men. METHOD:One patient is described in whom the weight reduction declined from BMI 52 to BMI 36 after vertical band...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Eriksson S

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Esophageal reflux is common in obese patients. Hiatal hernia is considered a potential contraindication to placement of a Lap-Band. METHODS:Esophageal investigation in patients who were candidates for a Lap-Band included clinical evaluation of symptoms (scoring system), endoscopic and radiologic evaluation,...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Angrisani L,Iovino P,Lorenzo M,Santoro T,Sabbatini F,Claar E,Nicodemi O,Persico G,Tesauro B

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A preoperative preparatory program may help morbidly obese patients cope with postoperative pain and vomiting, and reduce length of nursing care. METHODS:A preoperative preparatory program was given to randomly selected morbidly obese women about to undergo a Lap-Band stomach reduction operation. RESULTS:S...

journal_title：Obesity surgery

authors： Hörchner R,Tuinebreijer W

更新日期：1999-06-01 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