Introduction
A common dispute within bariatric surgery is inconsistencies in achieving adequate weight loss. Many factors may play a role, and this paper aims to observe some of the predictors of successful excess weight loss post-sleeve gastrectomy.
Methods
190 women and 78 men underwent sleeve gastrectomy in Al-Amiri Hospital in Kuwait, with weight measurements taken at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after surgery. Two groups were created, those that achieved > 50% excess weigh
Introduction
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been extensively performed worldwide; however, standardization of the technique is lacking. The variability of the surgical technique and subsequent sleeve shape usually depends on the bougie used and the starting point of resection in relation to the pylorus. Our study evaluated a new technique that relies on patient-specific anatomic landmarks, following the lesser curvature vessels, to guide the surgeon in shaping the gastric tube. This
Introduction: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) was the preferred bariatric procedure in terms of weight loss and remission of co-morbidities, however nutrient deficiencies were common. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) was increasing in popularity with remarkable effectiveness and less nutrient deficiencies.
Objective: We determine the amount of pre-operative nutrient deficiencies in morbidly obese patients and compare nutritional status during the first post-operative year bet
Introduction: Bariatric surgery can be an efficacious intervention for long term weight loss and improvement of associated comorbidities, but patients may require subsequent surgical intervention, sometimes emergently, for some time to come. As more patients undergoing bariatric procedures and time since their index procedure accrue, characterizing such risk will be important. Our goal was to evaluate the rate of non-elective reoperation after bariatric procedures performed at a single site over
INTRODUCTION
Bariatric tourism is a recognized phenomenon, as many patients chose to undergo bariatric surgery abroad. Less expenses drive this rising market, rather than lower complication rates. The aim of this study is to determine the variation of charges, mortality, and length of stay (LOS) in bariatric surgery on a national level.
METHODS
A retrospective analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was performed. Obese patients who underwent open or laparoscopic gastric by