Introduction:
Newfoundland is a small province with the highest rate of obesity and associated comorbidities among Canadian provinces. The provincial bariatric surgery program has performed laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) since 2011. This retrospective study aims to examine our center’s 30-day postoperative complication rates.
Methods:
Between May 2011 and December 2013, 188 patients underwent LSG. Three bariatric surgeons carried out all procedures. A chart review was conducted to exam
Background:
Further minimization of abdominal wall trauma during laparoscopic bariatric surgery is a topic of great interest. Reducing the number of trocars may provide superior cosmetic results with less pain and shorter length of stay (LOS). However, it remains unclear if this approach compromises safety or effectiveness of weight loss. The aim of this study is to report initial safety and feasibility results using a 3-port minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy technique.
Methods:
A retrosp
Introduction: The Surgical Apgar Score was developed and validated across a wide breadth of surgical subspecialties. It is a simple, useful tool to identify patients at high risk of developing post-operative complications by using readily available intraoperative data. Similar to the Apgar score used in obstetrics, the Surgical Apgar Score is a point scoring system, and lower scores are associated with worse outcomes. To date, there has been no study that has examined the utility of the Surgical
Purpose: Remarkable differences in weight loss have been observed in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). These high variations might be partly explained by genetic factors. The rs9939609 fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) polymorphism has been implicated in the susceptibility of obesity.
We aimed to explore the effects of the rs9939609 FTO gene polymorphism on weight loss among severely obese patients applying for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).
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Introduction: Among the population of obese adults (BMI >30 kg/m2), the super-super obese (BMI >60 kg/m2) present particular challenges for the bariatric surgeon. Surgical management of these patients has been associated with higher morbidity and mortality. A major morbidity in relation to super super-obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), increases the probability of unsustainable weight loss goals and surgical risk. The aim for this study is to evaluate the effects of bariatric surgery on t