2018
Heterogeneity of weight loss after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding
Azagury D, Mokhtari TE, Garcia L, Rosas US, Garg T, Rivas H, Morton J. Heterogeneity of weight loss after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Surgery 2018, 165: 565-570. PMID: 30316577, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.08.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingPercent excess weight lossAdjustable gastric bandingExcess weight lossLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomySuccessful treatment effectGastric bandingLaparoscopic RouxGastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyOdds ratioWeight lossTreatment effectsMean percent excess weight lossLong-term weight lossLaparoscopic adjustable gastricBody mass indexSingle academic institutionSubstantial weight lossAdjustable gastricPostoperative BMIBariatric proceduresObese patientsConsecutive patientsMass indexPrevalence and Risk Factors for Bariatric Surgery Readmissions
Berger ER, Huffman KM, Fraker T, Petrick AT, Brethauer SA, Hall BL, Ko CY, Morton JM. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Bariatric Surgery Readmissions. Annals Of Surgery 2018, 267: 122-131. PMID: 27849660, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBariatric SurgeryConfidence IntervalsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsPrevalencePrognosisQuality ImprovementRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyPrimary bariatric surgeryBariatric surgeryReadmission ratesNutritional depletionPrimary laparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingAdjustable gastric bandingCurrent Procedural Terminology codesNational readmission ratesProcedural Terminology codesType of procedureRelated readmissionsAbdominal painGastric bandingGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxSleeve gastrectomyAnastomotic leakPrimary outcomePrimary procedureRisk factorsCommon causeReadmissionLRYGB
2016
National prevalence, causes, and risk factors for bariatric surgery readmissions
Garg T, Rosas U, Rivas H, Azagury D, Morton JM. National prevalence, causes, and risk factors for bariatric surgery readmissions. The American Journal Of Surgery 2016, 212: 76-80. PMID: 27133197, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.01.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge DistributionBariatric SurgeryBody Mass IndexDatabases, FactualFemaleGastrectomyGastric BypassGastroplastyHumansLaparoscopyLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisObesity, MorbidOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsPrevalencePrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex DistributionUnited StatesConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingAdjustable gastric bandingLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyGastric bandingGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxSleeve gastrectomyBariatric surgeryChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseBody mass indexAfrican American raceLength of stayCurrent Procedure Terminology codesCommon readmissionReadmitted patientsPulmonary diseaseMass indexOperative timeRisk factorsNational prevalenceReadmissionTerminology codesPatientsPublic Use File
2012
Normal Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case-Cross-Over Trial
Changchien EM, Woodard GA, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Normal Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case-Cross-Over Trial. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2012, 215: 475-479. PMID: 22770864, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.06.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyGastric bypass patientsGastric bandingAlcohol metabolismSleeve gastrectomyBypass patientsPostoperative gastric bypass patientsExcess weight lossAdjustable gastric bandingBariatric surgery patientsViable treatment optionPublic health concernGastric bypassBariatric proceduresBariatric surgeryPreoperative levelsSevere obesitySurgery patientsTreatment optionsPeak BACPatientsDrinking habitsTotal participantsGastrectomy
2010
One Year Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors: a Comparative Trial of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Adjustable Gastric Banding
Woodard GA, Peraza J, Bravo S, Toplosky L, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. One Year Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors: a Comparative Trial of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obesity Surgery 2010, 20: 578-582. PMID: 20186576, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-010-0088-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBiochemical cardiovascular risk factorsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingAdjustable gastric bandingCardiovascular risk factorsTotal cholesterolRisk factorsGastric bandingGastric bypassHs-CRPLipoprotein cholesterolExcess weightHigh-sensitivity C-reactive proteinLow-density lipoprotein cholesterolSensitivity C-reactive proteinHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolBackgroundCoronary artery diseaseConsecutive bariatric patientsPreventable risk factorsY Gastric BypassC-reactive proteinSingle academic institutionCause of deathSignificant weight lossPost-op valuesSignificant improvement
2008
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in a Morbidly Obese 18-year-old with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Waipa J, Dutta S, Albanese CT, Morton JM. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in a Morbidly Obese 18-year-old with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Obesity Surgery 2008, 18: 332-335. PMID: 18193180, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9330-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgeryAdjustable gastric band surgeryLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingSurgical weight reductionUnderlying cardiac pathologyCardiac risk factorsAdjustable gastric bandingGastric band surgeryObstructive sleep apneaGastric bandingMultiple comorbiditiesSystemic hypertensionHypertensive cardiomyopathyCardiac dysfunctionObese malesSleep apneaSurgical interventionObese adolescentsCase reportRisk factorsHypertrophic cardiomyopathySurgical casesBand surgeryCardiac pathologyBehavioral therapy