Bariatric Medicine Alert Archives – February 1, 2007
February 1, 2007
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Mini Loop Gastric Bypass: Is It a Safe Alternative?
Re-popularized by Robert Rutledge, MD, in the late 1990's, the mini-loop gastric bypass (MLGB) has gained increasing attention in both the surgical and lay literature. -
Does Experience Preclude Leaks in Laparoscopic GB?
The incidence of staple-line leaks appears to be independent of the number of LRYGBs performed. These data suggest that surgeons' experience may not eliminate anastomotic complications experienced by patients undergoing LRYGB. -
Brain Leptin Resistance in Human Obesity Revisited
This study indicates that it is very difficult to explain human obesity on the basis of central nervous system "leptin resistance," in that leptin is released in the brain, and at a higher level in the obese, and brain leptin receptor gene expression is not impaired in obesity. -
Laparoscopic GB: Results and Learning Curve of a High Volume Academic Program
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a complex procedure performed on a high-risk patient population. Good results can be attained with experience and volume. -
EGD and UGI Contrast Studies of Weight Regain
EGD and UGI contrast studies are complementary in the evaluation of patients with weight regain after bariatric surgery. -
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Gastroduodenoscopy after Roux-en-Y GB
The transgastrostomy endoscopic route ensures access to the excluded stomach and proximal small bowel after RYGB.