Objective The study compared laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) staple-line leak rates
of 4 prevalent surgical options: no reinforcement, oversewing, nonabsorbable bovine …

BACKGROUND:: Existing evidence has suggested that bariatric surgery produces
sustainable weight loss and remission or cure of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) …

An end effector for use by a surgeon to staple an anatomical structure of a patient during a
minimally invasive procedure, the anatomical structure having a first side and a second side …

(Continued) Primary Examiner Andrew M Tecco (74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Ulmer &
Berne LLP (57) ABSTRACT Embodiments include an end effector for use by a surgeon to …

The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods of using a resection line guide in
various medical procedures. A resection line guide may include a first clamp member and a …

Embodiments include a method of stapling an anatomical structure of a patient during a
minimally invasive procedure, the anatomical structure having a first side and a second side …

BACKGROUND: Data on long-term dietary changes and nutritional deficiencies after sleeve
gastrectomy (SG) in grade 3 obese patients are scarce. OBJECTIVE: To prospectively …

One or more medical devices may be provided that may be used, for example, in bariatric
surgery including a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The one or more medical devices may …

Background The clinical significance of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) as a primary bariatric
intervention is still under debate. This article aims to systematically analyze excessive …

Abstract Background Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is the current “gold
standard” bariatric procedure in the United States. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) …