BACKGROUND After an acute attack of pancreatitis, walled-off pancreatic fluid collections (PFC) occur in approximately 10 % of cases. Drainage of the cavity is recommended when specific indications are met. Endoscopic drainage has been adopted as the main intervention for symptomatic walled-off PFC. Altered gastric anatomy in these patients poses an interesting challenge. We present the first c...

OBJECTIVE To report the experience with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a bariatric surgery in our center. METHODS Twenty obese patients were followed up for 1 year after receiving laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a bariatric surgery in our center from January 2009 to October 2010, during which their general conditions, complications, and improvement of obesity-related diseases were asse...

INTRODUCTION Management of severe reflux after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) usually requires converting to Roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB). We present a case of managing this problem using the LINX® system. PRESENTATION OF CASE In February 2015, we performed a laparoscopic placement of LINX® system to treat severe reflux after sleeve gastrectomy on a 25-year-old female. The operative time was 47mi...

Isolated laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is increasingly being used for the treatment of morbid obesity. However, doubts still persist regarding long-term weight loss, and the 5-year results are awaited. Whether the aetiology of failed excess weight loss is the result of an inadequate sleeve or attributable to dilatation of the sleeve is not clear. In an effort to prevent gastric dilatation and...

Citation PIROLLA, Eduardo Henrique, Felipe Piccarone Gonçalves RIBEIRO, and Fernanda Junqueira Cesar PIROLLA. 2016. “Laparoscopic re-sleeve gastrectomy for weight regain after modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: first case report and surgery in South America.” Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva : ABCD 29 (Suppl 1): 135-136. doi:10.1590/01026720201600S10033. http://dx.doi.org/10.15...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of two bariatric procedures versus intensive medical therapy (IMT) on β-cell function and body composition. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, controlled trial of 60 subjects with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 9.7 ± 1%) and moderate obesity (BMI 36 ± 2 kg/m(2)) randomized to IMT alone, IMT plus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, or I...

© 1999 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington. All Rights Reserved. . Back to Top Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Clinical Review Criteria Bariatric Surgery  Adjustable gastric banding, Laparoscopic or Open (Lap Band)  EndoGastric Solutions Stomaphy XTM Endoluminal Fastener  Gastric Bypass for GERD  Gastric Electrical Stimulator  Intragastric Balloons  Laparoscopic Sleeve...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study evaluates our technique for robot-assisted sleeve gastrectomy for morbidly obese and super obese patients and our outcomes. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent robot-assisted sleeve gastrectomy at a single center was performed. The procedure was performed with the da Vinci Si HD Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, Califor...

Objective. This prospective study evaluated laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for its safety and efficiency in excess weight loss (%EWL) in super superobese patients (BMI >60 Kg/m(2)). Results. Thirty patients (33 women and 7 men) were included, with mean age of 35 years (range 18 to 59). Mean preoperative BMI was 66 Kg/m(2) (range 60 to 85). The study included one patient with complete situs inv...