[HTML][HTML] Management of leaks following one-anastomosis gastric bypass: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 44 318 patients

M Kermansaravi, R Kassir, R Valizadeh… - … Journal of Surgery, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Methods: The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature and
46 studies, examining 44 318 patients were included. Results: There were 410 leaks …

Percutaneous image-guided abdominal interventions for leaks and fistulas following sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

M Palermo, CF Davrieux, PA Acquafresca, M Gagner… - Obesity Surgery, 2019 - Springer
Background Bariatric surgery offers the only effective long-term weight loss therapy for
morbidly obese patients. Numerous studies have demonstrated a mortality and morbidity …

Endoscopic dilation of gastrojejunal anastomotic strictures after laparoscopic gastric bypass. Predictors of initial failure

M Da Costa, A Mata, J Espinós, V Vila, JM Roca… - Obesity surgery, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background and aims Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is the most
frequent technique performed in bariatric surgery. Gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture is one …

Barbed suture for gastrointestinal closure: a randomized control trial

SV Demyttenaere, P Nau, M Henn, C Beck… - Surgical …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
In an effort to make laparoscopic suturing more efficient, the V-Loc advanced wound closure
device (Covidien, Mansfield, MA) has been produced. This device is a self-anchoring …

[HTML][HTML] Novel treatments for complications after bariatric surgery

J Hernández, C Boza - Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research, 2016 - Springer
Bariatric surgery has been considered one of best treatments for obesity. As every surgical
procedure—and any medical intervention, it is not exempt of complications, among which …

Laparoscopic gastrointestinal anastomoses using knotless barbed sutures are safe and reproducible: a single-center experience with 201 patients

O Facy, V De Blasi, M Goergen, L Arru… - Surgical …, 2013 - Springer
Background Intestinal anastomosis is a complex procedure during laparoscopy, mainly due
to the difficulties knotting the sutures. Unidirectional barbed sutures have been proposed to …

Results of gastrojejunal anastomotic technique designed to reduce stricture

JP Sczepaniak, ML Owens - Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The incidence of strictures developing after gastrojejunostomy has been
reported to range from 3% to 31%. We found an unacceptably high stricture rate (13%) using …

Incidence and outcome of anastomotic stricture after laparoscopic gastric bypass

NT Nguyen, CM Stevens, BM Wolfe - Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2003 - Springer
Anastomotic stricture is a frequent complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GBP). We
evaluated the frequency of anastomotic stricture following laparoscopic GBP using a 21 mm …

[HTML][HTML] Surgical technique of laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass with obstructive stapleless pouch creation: A case series

OB Ospanov - International Journal of Surgery, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass (MGB) is a bariatric procedure which is
gaining popularity worldwide. The original Rutledge technique is known to have good …

Small bites versus large bites for closure of abdominal midline incisions (STITCH): a double-blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial

EB Deerenberg, JJ Harlaar, EW Steyerberg, HE Lont… - The Lancet, 2015 - thelancet.com
Background Incisional hernia is a frequent complication of midline laparotomy and is
associated with high morbidity, decreased quality of life, and high costs. We aimed to …