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Attendance at Clinical Visits Predicts Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Conclusions  For optimal weight loss over 24 months after GBP, follow-up is important. Further studies are needed to develop strategies
that will optimize follow-up and weight loss, and to evaluate whether a threshold number of clinic visits can be established.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0577-9Authors
Charlene W. Compher, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, 418 Curie Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217, USAAlexandra Hanlon, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, 418 Curie Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217, USAYoujeong Kang, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, 418 Curie Boulevard, Philadel…

Screening of Adult ADHD Among Patients Presenting for Bariatric Surgery

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Conclusions  The results show that adult ADHD is more common in this clinical group than in the general population (4%) and that adult
ADHD is associated with disordered eating patterns, depression, and anxiety. Further prospective research, using multivariate
analysis, is needed to investigate whether the symptoms of adult ADHD, and their interaction with anxiety, depression, or
disordered eating, may possibly constitute a risk factor in terms of difficulties in adhering to the post-surgery regime and
its potential unfavorable outcome.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0569-9Authors
Sven Alfonsson, Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Box 1225, 75142 Uppsala, SwedenThomas Parling, Department of Psycholog…

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Survey of bariatric surgical patients' experiences with behavioral and psychological services.

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CONCLUSION: The participants in the present sample reported completing few behavioral and psychological services after surgery. However, our findings showed that these services could promote greater weight loss and maintenance. Thus, it is recommended that bariatric facilities and insurance providers consider requiring patients to complete postoperative behavioral modification programs that target improvement in diet and physical activity behaviors.
PMID: 22222303 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery)

Early Postoperative Outcomes and Medication Cost Savings after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Morbidly Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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Conclusion. Morbidly obese patients with diabetes who undergo LSG have high rates of diabetes remission early after surgery. This translates to a significant medication cost savings. (Source: International Journal of Biomedical Imaging)

Petersen hernia complicating laparoscopic duodenal switch.

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Authors: Khwaja HA, Stewart DJ, Magee CJ, Javed SM, Kerrigan DD
PMID: 22226465 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery)

Erratum to: ESR1, FTO, and UCP2 Genes Interact with Bariatric Surgery Affecting Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Severely Obese Patients

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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0564-1Authors
Tsan-Hon Liou, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanHsin-Hung Chen, Department of Medical Nutrition Therapies, Pan-Chiao Cathay Hospital, New Taipei City, TaiwanWeu Wang, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, TaiwanShu-Fen Wu, Department of Medical Administration, Pan-Chiao Cathay Hospital, New Taipei City, TaiwanYi-Chih Lee, Department of International Business, Ching Yun University, Jhongli, TaiwanWei-Shiung Yang, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TaiwanWei-Jei Lee, Division of Surgery and Medical Thera…

Hepatic left lobe volume is a sensitive index of metabolic improvement in obese women after gastric banding

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Authors: M Giannetti, P Piaggi, G Ceccarini, S Mazzeo, G Querci, P Fierabracci, G Salvetti, G Galli, I Ricco, S Martinelli, C Di Salvo, M Anselmino, A Landi, P Vitti, A Pinchera
& F Santini (Source: International Journal of Obesity)

Update: A 52-Year-Old Woman With Obesity: Review of Bariatric Surgery [Clinical Crossroads Update]

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(Source: JAMA)

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Evolving Pattern of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Access Port Complications

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Abstract  Laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB) is the commonest bariatric procedure in Australia. The commonest complication of LGB is
access port or tubing (AP/T) problems, requiring revisional surgery. The aim of this study was to document the evolving pattern
of AP/T complications. All patients whose LGB procedure (AllerganTM Bands) and AP/T revision (AllerganTM port revision sets) were performed by one surgeon (1999 to 2008) were included, giving 167 AP/T revisions in 124 patients
out of a total 1,928 LGB patients. All patient follow-up details were prospectively recorded and retrospectively analysed.
Incidence of LGB AP/T problems was 8.7%. Mean time to first AP/T revision was 2 years. Over the last 4 years of the series,
the number of LGB insertions was constan…

Economic Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

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The objective of this work was to evaluate the economic benefits of bariatric surgery and to relate the costs to the impact
on the health of the individual. A historic cohort study was conducted, with review of medical charts of 194 patients who
fulfilled the inclusion criteria for the study. The costs for medications, professional care, and examinations in the pre-
and postoperative periods were analyzed, taking into consideration the comorbidities DM2, SAH, and dyslipidemia. The study
demonstrated a reduction in the medical costs in the course of the postoperative period, in relation to expenses for medications,
professional care, and examinations in the preoperative period. Comparing the preoperative expenses with different times in
the postoperative period, a statistically signif…