Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 56 Million of Americans, 30% of which are obese. The risk of the developing OA in the obese population is 5 times higher. With ea
Bariatric surgery induces rapid weight loss after surgery. The initial rate of weight loss declines after a year. Weight regain has been observed in patients in long-
Laparoscopic gastric bypasses (GB) and sleeve gastrectomies (SG) are the two most common bariatric operations. There have been changes in surgical techniqu
While morbidly obese patients have an excess of stored calories, this is not necessarily commensurate with adequate nourishment. Nutritional deficiencies are commonly
Intraoperative leak testing (IOLT), surgical drains, and swallow studies are commonly employed for early detection of gastrointestinal leaks following bariatric