Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery | Gastroenterology

Bariatric Surgery Outperforms Medical Therapy in Obese Diabetic Patients - Physician's First Watch

firstwatch.jwatch.org — “Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in morbidly obese patients with diabetes is more effective than medical therapy in controlling diabetes, according to an Archives of Surgery study. Researchers followed 60 patients for 18 months; half underwent gastrectomy, . . . LINK(S):” View full resource at firstwatch.jwatch.org

Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2012 at 6:11 am By:

Arnold Klein Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Dermatologist

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Surgery News - Complications and outcome after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: LAGB versus LRYGB |3989949

mdlinx.com — “Surgery Medical Article: Complications and outcome after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: LAGB versus LRYGB” View full resource at mdlinx.com

Most Recently Shared on March 22, 2012 at 11:02 am By:

Dr Subhas Gupta Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

#plasticsurgery Complications and outcome after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: LAGB versus LRYGB: Langenbeck's ... http://t.co/es7d0WAw

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Surgery Medical Article | Indications, safety, and feasibility of conversion of failed bariatric surgery to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a retrospective comparative study with primary laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

mdlinx.com — “Surgery Medical Article: Indications, safety, and feasibility of conversion of failed bariatric surgery to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a retrospective comparative study with primary laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass” View full resource at mdlinx.com

Most Recently Shared on January 23, 2012 at 11:35 am By:

Dr Subhas Gupta Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

#plasticsurgery Indications, safety, and feasibility of conversion of failed bariatric surgery to Roux-en-Y gast... http://t.co/24ebCLm2

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MCNT | Jane Counts, Ph.D. - Psychotherapy - Fort Worth, Texas

mcnt.com — “Dr. Jane Counts - Psychotherapy - MCNT Fort Worth Hogan Center - Fort Worth, Texas 76104” View full resource at mcnt.com

Most Recently Shared on January 7, 2012 at 5:40 pm By:

MCNT Physician Group

Psychological Evaluations for Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery for #WeightLoss - visit Dr. Jane Counts in Fort Worth! http://t.co/tUawGnwD

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Tufts Medical Center Hospital

Weight and Wellness Center - Non-Profit Organization - Boston, MA | Facebook

facebook.com — “Weight and Wellness Center - General Information: - One of the largest surgical programs in New England - Our physicians have performed more than 4,000 weight loss surgeries - Almost all of our operations (95%) are done laparoscopically -- no large scars, a faster, safer recovery and less chance of infection - A full support team including surgeons, behavior therapists, nutritionists, medical doctors, physician's assistants and nurses exclusively dedicated to nutritional and obesity-related” View full resource at facebook.com

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MedWire News - Gastroenterology - Laparoscopic colorectal resection associated with reduced morbidity

medwire-news.md — “MedWire News Laparoscopic colorectal resection puts patients at a lower risk for mortality and associated morbidities compared with open surgery, according to UK research. MedWire News” View full resource at medwire-news.md

Most Recently Shared on December 6, 2011 at 10:59 am By:

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Laparoscopic colorectal resection associated with reduced morbidity http://t.co/aQjuowwO #gastroenterology #surgery

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Perioperative Death Rate from Bariatric Surgery Is Higher with Cirrhosis - Gastroenterology

gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “As the obesity epidemic worsens, more patients will likely turn to bariatric surgery as an option for weight loss. Obese patients have a high incidence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which progresses to cirrhosis in approximately 20% . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org

Most Recently Shared on November 28, 2011 at 1:02 am By:

Arnold Klein Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Dermatologist

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Methodist Charlton Healthcare System

Denise McCord – Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Gallbladder Surgery Patient Success Story – Methodist Charlton Medical Center – Gastroenterology

methodisthealthsystem.org — “Denise McCord – Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Gallbladder Surgery Patient Success Story – Methodist Charlton Medical Center” View full resource at methodisthealthsystem.org

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Only 3 days after minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to remove her gallbladder, Denise was able to return to work http://t.co/2tMKwYl

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Health Literacy Medical School

Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Bone Loss : Internal Medicine News

internalmedicinenews.com — “Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent news publication. Our breaking news covers all areas of internal medicine including adolescent medicine; cardiovascular disease; dermatology; diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism; gastroenterology; geriatric medicine; infectious diseases; mental health; oncology and hematology; nephrology and urology; neurology; pulmonary disease and sleep medicine; practice tre” View full resource at internalmedicinenews.com

Most Recently Shared on August 13, 2011 at 8:30 pm By:

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Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Bone Loss : Internal Medicine News

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Number of laparoscopic bariatric procedures continued to rise between 2003-2008, U.S. study finds

sciencedaily.com — “According to a new U.S. study, there was an increase in the number of laparoscopic bariatric procedures, an increase in the number of bariatric surgeons and a decrease of inhospital mortality rates between 2003 and 2008.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com

Most Recently Shared on August 11, 2011 at 1:03 pm By:

Sara Stein MD Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician

#Obesity #WLS Good to know that there is an increase in non-invasive bariatric surgeries and a decrease in... http://fb.me/1aa2B6LX9

Surgery Article | Gastric Bypass

mdlinx.com — “Impact of Bariatric Fellowship Training on Perioperative Outcomes for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the First Year as Consultant Surgeon” View full resource at mdlinx.com

Most Recently Shared on August 11, 2011 at 11:38 am By:

Dr Subhas Gupta Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

#plasticsurgery Impact of Bariatric Fellowship Training on Perioperative Outcomes for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gas... http://bit.ly/r8CxDS

Gastroenterology Article | Colorectal Neoplasms

mdlinx.com — “Short-term and Medium-term Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic-assisted and Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: A Single Center Retrospective Case-control Study” View full resource at mdlinx.com

Most Recently Shared on July 30, 2011 at 10:12 am By:

Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician

Short-term and Medium-term Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic-assisted and Open Surgery for Colorectal Cancer... http://bit.ly/opJwhU #GI