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
2014
Mesenteric defect closure in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a randomized controlled trial
Rosas U, Ahmed S, Leva N, Garg T, Rivas H, Lau J, Russo M, Morton JM. Mesenteric defect closure in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a randomized controlled trial. Surgical Endoscopy 2014, 29: 2486-2490. PMID: 25480607, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3970-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMesenteric defect closureInternal herniaMesenteric defectDefect closureLaparoscopic RouxGastric bypassComplication rateSignificant differencesPercent excess weight lossExcess weight lossQOL index scoresGI QOLMethods105 patientsGastrointestinal QualityGeneral complicationsInternal herniationOperative timeQOL scoresOpen groupMedical recordsPotential complicationsLRYGBOutcome measuresHigh indexHernia
2007
Is there a benefit to preoperative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trial
Alami RS, Morton JM, Schuster R, Lie J, Sanchez BR, Peters A, Curet MJ. Is there a benefit to preoperative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trial. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 141-145. PMID: 17331803, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative weight lossNonweight loss groupWeight loss groupGastric bypass surgeryWeight loss requirementsExcess weight lossBody mass indexLoss groupBypass surgeryWeight lossGastric bypassOperative timeMass indexLaparoscopic gastric bypass surgeryPreoperative body mass indexInitial body mass indexGastric bypass patientsPostoperative weight lossLaparoscopic gastric bypassSimilar preoperative characteristicsOperating room timeWeight loss resultsLaparoscopic RouxMorbid obesityPerioperative complications
2005
Comparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and traditional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Sanchez B, Mohr C, Morton J, Safadi B, Alami R, Curet M. Comparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and traditional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2005, 1: 549-554. PMID: 16925289, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.08.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxLength of stayDaVinci Surgical SystemComplication rateLarger body mass indexSignificant differencesLaparoscopic gastric bypassMean operating timeSurgical systemSurgeon's learning curveOperating room timeT-testSingle surgeon's resultsLearning curveStudent's t-testPatient ageOperative timeMass indexSurgeon experienceProcedure timeRoom timeSurgeon's resultsRouxThe Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Alvarado R, Alami R, Hsu G, Safadi B, Sanchez B, Morton J, Curet M. The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 1282-1286. PMID: 16259888, DOI: 10.1381/096089205774512429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative weight lossExcess weight lossPostoperative excess weight lossShorter operative timeWeight lossGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxInitial BMIOperative timeHigher postoperative weight lossPercent excess weight lossPostoperative weight lossY Gastric BypassUnit of BMIPostoperative complicationsPreoperative factorsBariatric surgeryComplication rateBariatric operationsPreoperative lossOutcome measuresRetrospective analysisPatientsLRYGBPBMIThe SAGES Bariatric Surgery Outcome Initiative
Nguyen N, Morton J, Wolfe B, Schirmer B, Ali M, Traverso L. The SAGES Bariatric Surgery Outcome Initiative. Surgical Endoscopy 2005, 19: 1429-1438. PMID: 16206007, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0301-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term complicationsOutcomes InitiativeOperative timeUHC databaseAdministrative databasesUniversity HealthSystem Consortium databaseSAGES Outcomes InitiativeBody mass indexMain outcome measuresNational administrative databaseAmerican Gastrointestinal Endoscopic SurgeonsSAGE databaseBariatric databaseMethodsBetween 2001Hospital stayAssociated comorbidityBariatric proceduresBariatric surgeryGastric bypassPerioperative complicationsBlood lossMass indexSurgical outcomesSurgery callOutcome measuresLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Differences in Outcome between Attendings and Assistants of Different Training Backgrounds
Hsu G, Morton J, Jin L, Safadi B, Satterwhite T, Curet M. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Differences in Outcome between Attendings and Assistants of Different Training Backgrounds. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 1104-1110. PMID: 16197780, DOI: 10.1381/0960892055002374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayRe-admission ratesLate complication rateIntraoperative complication rateComplication rateDifferent training backgroundsOperative timeLaparoscopic fellowshipICU admissionLaparoscopic RouxGastric bypassExact testSignificant differencesTraining backgroundLearning curveY Gastric BypassFisher's exact testAcademic medical centerSignificant learning curveICU stayBlood lossTraining levelRetrospective analysisMedical CenterExperienced assistants