Gastric Band Removal in Revisional Bariatric Surgery: a One-Step or Two-Step Procedure?

Revisional bariatric surgery.

With the increase in bariatric surgical procedures, an increase in revision operations is expected. A thorough preoperative work-up is essential to formulate an appropriate revision strategy. Outcomes vary according to the primary operation and chosen approach to revision. Recent studies have shown acceptably low complication rates and good weight loss with the associated health benefits. Altho...

Revisional Bariatric Surgery Hyun

Bariatric surgery has become more common due to the worldwide obesity epidemic. This surgery is the most effective tool ever devised for the morbidly obese to assist them with the control of their co-morbidities. With the increasing number of bariatric procedures being performed annually, it is expected that the incidence of revisions will increase. However, problems can and do arise, needing r...

Revisional bariatric surgery in a transplant patient

INTRODUCTION A BMI of over 35-45kg/m2 is deemed the upper limit for considering a patient for a renal transplant. Voluntary weight loss attempts are a major concern for patients while on hemodialysis, however, bariatric surgeries have opened up a new door to notable weight loss results, even demonstrating significant improvements of patients' diabetic profile and hypertension. CASE REPORT Cas...

One step forward

One-step two-wavelength holography.

One-step two-wavelength holography is obtained with twointerferometric beams with different wavelengths by means of apolarizing modulation produced by a liquid-crystal lightvalve. This holographic method eliminates the need for preliminarystatic recording of the hologram and permits one-step two-wavelengthholographic testing to produce results easily in real time.