Entries by Advanced Laparoscopic

COVID-19: American College of Surgeons releases new guidance for resuming elective surgery

I recently read the article, which we atAdvanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris will be using to guide our patients, waiting to have Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Revisional Weight loss surgery or General surgery, such as Gallbladder removal or Hernia repair. The documents speaks to the need to be careful, when it comes to re-starting the […]

Recidivism Is Not A Failure

I just read a very good, inspirational article about human history of obesity. it specifically speaks to recidivism of it, but also compares it to other common, deadly diseases, such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular and its recidivism. Not surprising to me, nobody shames medical doctors or surgeons for failure to control diabetes or cancer […]

Pain and Nausea Protocols After Bariatric Surgery

Recently I read the article from ACS (American College of Surgeons), describing a protocol to reduce postoperative pain, nausea and re-admissions after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. It shows that with good patients education, proper pre, post and intraoperative management patients can be safely discharged in 1 day. To my satisfaction and to the benefit […]

Long Term Outcomes Comparing Bariatric Surgery to No Surgery in Diabetic Patients with BMI 30-35

I read an article recently, which compared results between bariatric surgery and medical weight loss for patients with diabetes with BMI between 30-35 – category currently excluded from bariatric surgery coverage through insurance. The study clearly shows that surgeries, such as gastric sleeve and/or gastric bypass are superior for resolution or improvement in management of […]

Crack Slaw

Crack Slaw Recipe: 1 lb ground pork (or shrimp or ground chicken breast) 16 Oz shredded cabbage (Used a bag of cole slaw mix) 1 medium onion finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic (minced) 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 […]

Incidence and Prognosis of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

I came across an interesting article today about improvements in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with weight loss surgery. I am proud to say that we at Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris have known for many years about benefits of metabolic surgeries, such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic […]

Can You Change Your Metabolism?

I came across an interesting article recently about the use of Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing to facilitate dieting or changing your metabolic rate. I am proud to say that we at Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris have been using this technology for many years prior to weight loss surgeries, such as sleeve gastrectomy and […]