Bariatric Medicine Alert Archives
View Issues
Gastrogastric Fistula: It May not be as Bad as it Sounds!!!
Weight loss failure or weight regain is an uncommon short-term finding with gastrogastric fistulas after divided RYGB that requires surgical revision as the definitive treatment option.Comparison of Laparoscopic Linear Staplers in Clinical Use
The results have shown that the Ethicon 6-row stapler had more misfires and the Autosuture Endo-GIA 6-row stapler resulted in more bleeding complications.LRYGB vs Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
The patient's eating habits before surgery play an important role in the choice of the operative technique used.Internal Hernia after Gastric Bypass: Seven CT Signs
Mesenteric swirl is the best indicator of internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and even minor degrees of swirl should be considered suspicious.Intestinal Malrotation Discovered During LRYGB
This study presents four cases, and offers recommendations should this unusual congenital defect be discovered at the time of laparoscopic gastric bypass.VLED can Result in Changes in Liver and Abdominal Fat
Given the observed early reduction in LV and the progressive reduction in VAT, we suggest that the minimum duration for a preoperative VLED be 2 weeks.Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effective weight loss was achieved in morbidly obese patients after undergoing bariatric surgery. A substantial majority of patients with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea experienced complete resolution or improvement.