Background Obesity affects 32% of adults in the USA. Surgery generates substantial weight
loss, but 20–30% fails to achieve successful weight loss. Our objective was to identify …

Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective treatment of severe obesity, but
considerable individual variations in weight loss results have been reported. We therefore …

Abstract Background Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is the most common
bariatric technique. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a restrictive procedure; the …

Objective: We sought to identify risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) among
patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Michigan. Background: VTE remains a major source …

Excess weight loss (% EWL) results show significant variation by initial body mass index
(BMI): the heavier the patient, the lower the result. It is unclear whether this effect originates …

An implantable Vessel filter having an integrated sensing capability for monitoring the
condition of the vessel filter. In one variation, the vessel filter comprises a plurality of legs …

Hypothesis Gastric banding (GB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) are used in the
treatment of morbidly obese patients. We hypothesized that RYGBP provides superior …

Background and aims Unsatisfactory patient compliance and unfavorable results of weight
loss let centers prefer the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) as a combined restrictive and …

We describe a case of unusual gastric band migration outcome. A 54 years old female was
submitted to laparoscopic adjustable gastric band in September 2001. In September 2009 …

To comprehensively understand the foundation of the postoperative diet for bariatric surgery
patients, we must first understand the evolution of surgical procedures for weight loss. This …