Bariatric surgery benefits patients with diabetic nephropathy

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SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SINGLE VS. DOUBLE ANASTOMOSIS DUODENAL SWITCH AT A SINGLE INSTITUTION November 13, 2018

The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to worsen with recent survey data estimating an obesity prevalence of 39.6% among adults in 2015-2016 [1]. The number of bariatric surgeries being performed is increasing to meet this expanding need. From 2015 to 2016 there was an increase of 10% in the number of bariatric surgeries […]

Rena C. Moon, Vincent Kirkpatrick, Lori Gaskins, Andre F. Teixeira, Muhammad A. Jawad

Impact of implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A prospective randomized clinical trial November 13, 2018

Recent improvements in the perioperative care of bariatric patients, optimization of the operative techniques, improvements in equipment and the standardization of bariatric surgery programs have all resulted in decreased morbidity and mortality from bariatric surgery. Laparoscopic bariatric procedures are being performed with increasing frequency, being laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) […]

Jaime Ruiz-Tovar, Alejandro Garcia, Carlos Ferrigni, Juan Gonzalez, Camilo Castellon, Manuel Duran

Comment on: Content and accuracy of nutrition-related posts in bariatric surgery Facebook support groups November 8, 2018

Today's technology provides individuals with the ability to access and share information within seconds. Recognizing this communication method is common practice in society today enables healthcare professionals to consider the ramifications on healthcare education and adherence to treatment interventions by patients who engage in these practices. A literature review by Adzharuddin & Ramly [1] identified […]

Karen D. Groller

Replication and Extension of Dietary Adherence as a Predictor of Suboptimal Weight Loss Outcomes in Post-bariatric Patients November 6, 2018

Each year, obesity-related disorders and complications cause more than 300,000 premature deaths and cost over $150 billion in the United States (2). Bariatric surgery is considered the most effective intervention for long-term weight loss and improved comorbid medical conditions (3). Unfortunately, up to 30% of these recipients experience unsatisfactory weight loss outcomes, as defined by

Lindsay Wakayama, Katherine Nameth, Sarah Adler, Debra L. Safer

Strategies for Diagnosing and Managing Gastric Diverticulum in Sleeve Gastrectomy November 6, 2018

A gastric diverticulum is an uncommon abnormality where there is an outpouching of the gastric wall. They are usually asymptomatic and found incidentally on imaging [1]. Rarely, gastric diverticula can cause a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms such as epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting and reflux [2]. These symptoms are typically well managed with antacid medications and […]

Anthony A. Castelli, Rami E. Lutfi

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