The rate of obesity is rising logarithmically, especially in those with severe obesity (body
mass index [BMI] 40 kg/m2). Cardiologists, endocrinologists, internists, family practitioners …

Background: Systematic studies of postoperative outcome of bariatric surgery provide
information on the predictors of success. Surgeon's and institution experience and patient's …

Background Gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding currently are the most commonly
performed weight loss surgeries. The results are encouraging for most patients, but some …

BACKGROUND: We previously reported significantly longer operating room times and a
trend toward increased complications and mortality in the super-super obese (body mass …

To update evidence‐based best practice guidelines for surgical care in weight loss surgery
(WLS). Systematic search of English‐language literature on WLS in MEDLINE, EMBASE …

Background Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery for cholecystectomy and
appendectomy are described in the literature. The benefits of these procedures compared …

Background Gastric banding is a safe and efficient bariatric procedure. We report here the
results of 591 consecutive gastric bandings in terms of excess weight loss with up to 10 …

BACKGROUND: We present a series of 22 patients who underwent laparoendoscopic
single-site (LESS) surgery for placement of an adjustable gastric band at a US university …

Abstract Background Slippage rates of 1.4–24% are frequently quoted after adjustable
gastric banding. This complication can be extremely serious and has contributed to many …

Background: Weight loss by means of an intragastric balloon is an advantageous procedure,
as usage of such a balloon is minimally invasive and of minimal operational risk …