10-Year Outcomes: Distal vs. Standard Roux-en-Y Bypass
Distal Roux-en-Y gastric bypass results in greater long-term weight loss but carries higher risks of nutritional deficiencies.
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Impact of Preoperative Cannabis Use on Gastroparesis Surgery
Preoperative cannabis use leads to worse outcomes after surgery for gastroparesis, indicating patient selection is crucial.
Lower Dumping Syndrome Rates with Fundoring Gastric Bypass
One-anastomosis gastric bypass with modified fundoplication significantly reduces dumping syndrome compared to standard one-anastomosis gastric bypass.
Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass Shows Strong Results
Single anastomosis sleeve ileal bypass is a promising option for treating obesity and its related conditions.
Crural Stitch Technique Enhances Liver Retraction in Laparoscopy
Liver retraction can make or break laparoscopic upper GI surgeries; this new technique simplifies the process and cuts costs.
Early Ambulation Cuts Recovery Time in Bariatric Surgery
A structured ambulation protocol starting in the PACU significantly accelerates recovery after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Roux-en-Y Bypass Outperforming Sleeve Gastrectomy for Diabetes Remission
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass offers better outcomes for type 2 diabetes remission than sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients.
Effective Weight Loss Device for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
An endoscopically placed bypass liner significantly improves glycemic control and weight loss in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and obesity.
High-resolution Manometry Outperforms UGI for Hiatal Hernia Diagnosis
Using high-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) improves diagnosis of sliding hiatal hernia in morbidly obese patients.
Alcohol Use Disorder Increases After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery significantly raises the risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and alcohol-related mortality, crucial for surgical decision-making.