Bariatric Medicine Alert Archives – June 1, 2007
June 1, 2007
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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.