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BACKGROUND Advanced gastric cancer in the lower third of the stomach often results in stricture of the gastric cavity and digestive symptoms. Gastrojejunostomy has been suggested to improve such symptoms, and the advent of new anticancer agents for gastric cancer has improved the response rate of the disease, which makes it possible to perform R0 gastrectomy in part of patients with stage IV ga...

Abstract Background Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass MGB, first performed in late 1990s, become a popular bariatric procedure with proven comparable efficiency. Its popularity can be explained by many factors including: its technical simplicity and efficacy weight loss compared to RYGB, superiority controlling metabolic syndrome restrictive procedures as revision surgery for failed procedures. ...

BACKGROUND Recently, single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has been used for bariatric procedures, and this surgery is considered a type of minimally invasive surgery. When SILS is performed via the transumbilical route, the resultant abdominal wound is hidden and the cosmetic outcome is better. However, because of the small angle of manipulation and difficulty in liver traction, this tec...

BACKGROUND While gastric bypass has been the treatment of choice for morbid obesity, insufficient weight loss and even weight regain has been observed in a sub-group of patients. Dilatation of the pouch, pouch outlet, and proximal alimentary limb have been suggested to cause weight regain on the long term. The banded gastric bypass surgery has been introduced to overcome this problem. METHODS...

BACKGROUND Acute renal failure (ARF) is a serious complication that contributes to patient morbidity and may result in death. To date, no data are available regarding the predictive risk of ARF or its effect on the outcome of patients who undergo laparoscopic gastric bypass. METHODS The medical records of 1800 patients who underwent gastric bypass from July 1997 to July 2003 at a single insti...

Gastric bypass may be conducted to aid in glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical results of diabetes remission and metabolic syndrome in individuals with T2DM after undergoing a gastric bypass. A total of 85 patients (39 men and 46 women) with T2DM underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Data...

BACKGROUND Gastrogastric fistula is a communication between the proximal gastric pouch and the distal gastric remnant, rarely described in the realm of bariatric procedures. The aim of this study was to review the existing literature about this topic and to demonstrate its laparoscopic treatment. METHODS An extensive literature review found several articles reporting this complication. Howeve...

INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) used to be one of the most popular bariatric procedures. AIM To present our institution's experience with LAGB, its complications, causes of failure and revisional bariatric procedures, in a long-term follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS Records of patients who underwent pars flaccida LAGB from 2003 to 2006 were gathered. We selected da...

Background: Evidence to support the use of Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enumeration of Mortality and morbidity (POSSUM) and Portsmouth-POSSUM (P-POSSUM) to predict outcomes in bariatric surgery is sparse. Objectives: The aim of this study is prospectively evaluate their usefulness in laparoscopic gastric bypass. Setting: University Hospital Methods: All patients undergoing...