Objective: This study analyzed our experience with 3 different buttressing materials for creating the gastric division during LGBP.Methods: From June 2001 to October 2006, 1451 consecutive patients undergoing LGBP had buttressing material used for the staple creation of the gastric pouch. Permanent bovine pericardial strips, Peristrips Dry® (PSD) was used in 926 cases, Seamguards® (SG), […]
Introduction: Lymphatic metastases are a key determinate of prognosis with esophageal cancer. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is the leading modality for local-regional staging of esophageal cancer, and patients thought to be node-positive are typically recommended to have neoadjuvant therapy prior to esophagectomy. The aim of this study was to asses the prevalence and characteristics of patients […]
BACKGROUND: Prior studies demonstrate the feasibility of NOTES organ resection. Aim of this study was to develop an endoscopic minimally-invasive resection of the kidney. METHODS: Using an endoscopic transgastric (N=2) and transvaginal (N=4) approach, resection of the kidney was performed in the porcine animal model. RESULTS: Six female swine underwent endoscopy with a double-channel gastroscope. […]
This video shows a patient who had a LAGB for two years until then obtaining an excellent result. It was necessary the band removal due to an erosion. After this event, the patient had a considerable weight regain. This video presents the performance of a laparoscopic gastric bypass and the difficulties after such a complication. […]
Background: Super obese patients show a high surgical risk (major complications in 30% and mortality rate of 5-12%). The present study evaluates the use of BIB as a preoperative procedure aiming an initial weight loss and reduction of surgical risk. Methods: From November 2000 to February 2006, 66 super obese patients (mean BMI= 60.3 ± […]