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John Morton

FACS, FASMBS, MD, MPH, MHA, BS

Professor of Surgery (Bariatric, Minimally Invasive); Vice-Chair, Quality, Surgery; Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery Yale New Haven Health System, Surgery; System Lead, Surgical Quality, Surgery; Interim Co-Director, Digestive Health Service Line, Surgery; Co-Chair, Perioperative Services, Quality Committee, Surgery

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My life's work is dedicated to improving the Public's Health by Access, Quality and Treating Obesity.

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Dr. Morton has published over 173 articles and 21 book chapters with over 300 national and international presentations. His research has focused on quality improvement and bariatric surgery and has published influential articles on patient safety, medical education, adolescent bariatric surgery, diabetes and gastric bypass, fertility and birth outcomes following weight loss surgery, probiotics, pre-operative weight loss, family effects of weight loss surgery, effect of weight loss on testosterone, obesity disparities in health care, changes in cancer screening tests following weight loss, endoscopy, and impact of gastric bypass upon alcohol metabolism and cardiac risk factors. He led 5 site FDA Pivotal Trials and has received funding from National Institutes of Health and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. He has served as editor of five books: Quality in Obesity Treatment, Morbid Obesity: Perioperative Management, The ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery, 1^st and 2^nd editions and SAGES Handbook on Quality, Patient Safety and Outcomes. Furthermore, he is Clinical Editor for Bariatric Times (12,000 readership) and serves on 11 editorial boards including Obesity Surgery, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, American College of Surgeons Case Studies in Surgery, and World Journal of Gastroenterology. His research efforts have been recognized by 28 research awards from 5 different surgical societies.

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Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma 1-year after sleeve gastrectomyBrown K, Esnaola G, Boffa D, Morton J. Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma 1-year after sleeve gastrectomy. Journal Of Surgical Case Reports 2023, 2023: rjad518. PMID: 37771883, PMCID: PMC10532088, DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad518.
Commentary on: Fat‐free mass accounts for most of the variance in alcohol elimination rate in womenMorton J. Commentary on: Fat‐free mass accounts for most of the variance in alcohol elimination rate in women. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2023, 47: 1256-1256. PMID: 37164945, DOI: 10.1111/acer.15099.
Creating a Surgical Dashboard for QualityMiller S, Morton J. Creating a Surgical Dashboard for Quality. 2022, 41-51. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-94610-4_3.
Comment on: Does accreditation matter? An analysis of complications of bariatric cases using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and National Quality Improvement Program databases.Morton J. Comment on: Does accreditation matter? An analysis of complications of bariatric cases using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and National Quality Improvement Program databases. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases : Official Journal Of The American Society For Bariatric Surgery 2022, 18: e37-e38. PMID: 35491315, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.03.006.
Laparoscopic Sleeve GastrectomyMorton J, Dutton J. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. 2022, 287-290. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81415-1_37.
First report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery closed-claims registry: prevalence, causes, and lessons learned from bariatric surgery medical malpractice claimsMorton JM, Khoury H, Brethauer SA, Baker JW, Sweet WA, Mattar S, Ponce J, Nguyen NT, Rosenthal RJ, DeMaria EJ. First report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery closed-claims registry: prevalence, causes, and lessons learned from bariatric surgery medical malpractice claims. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 18: 943-947. PMID: 35595651, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.04.004.
Comment on: Obesity surgery in patients with end-stage organ failure: is it worth it?Morton J. Comment on: Obesity surgery in patients with end-stage organ failure: is it worth it? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases : Official Journal Of The American Society For Bariatric Surgery 2022, 18: 503-504. PMID: 35227637, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.01.006.
Benefits of weight loss of 10% or more in patients with overweight or obesity: A reviewTahrani AA, Morton J. Benefits of weight loss of 10% or more in patients with overweight or obesity: A review. Obesity 2022, 30: 802-840. PMID: 35333446, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23371.
Beyond 5 years: a matched cohort of sleeve gastrectomy versus gastric bypassBlevins KS, Garcia L, Forrester JD, Morton JM, Azagury DE. Beyond 5 years: a matched cohort of sleeve gastrectomy versus gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 18: 789-793. PMID: 35484048, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.03.008.
Comment on: Assurance of surgical quality within multicenter randomized, controlled trials for bariatric and metabolic surgery: a systematic review.Morton J. Comment on: Assurance of surgical quality within multicenter randomized, controlled trials for bariatric and metabolic surgery: a systematic review. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases : Official Journal Of The American Society For Bariatric Surgery 2022, 18: 133-134. PMID: 34802954, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.10.010.
Performing Bariatric Surgery on Previously COVID+ Patients Is Safe and EffectiveCheung MS, Ying L, Duffy AJ, Ghiassi S, Nadzam G, Roberts KE, Morton JM. Performing Bariatric Surgery on Previously COVID+ Patients Is Safe and Effective. Obesity Surgery 2021, 31: 5082-5084. PMID: 34453312, PMCID: PMC8396140, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05659-5.
Exploring the Connection Between Clostridium difficile Infection, Choice of Bariatric Surgery Procedure, and Immunosuppression.Morton J. Exploring the Connection Between Clostridium difficile Infection, Choice of Bariatric Surgery Procedure, and Immunosuppression. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2021, 233: 231-232. PMID: 34304819, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.05.019.
Association between preoperative gonioscopic status and postoperative glaucoma after phacoemulsification in dogs: A retrospective cohort study of 505 eyes.Sanders MT, Morton JM, Kaese HJ, Ford M, Stanley RG. Association between preoperative gonioscopic status and postoperative glaucoma after phacoemulsification in dogs: A retrospective cohort study of 505 eyes. Veterinary Ophthalmology 2021, 24 Suppl 1: 39-49. PMID: 32946201, DOI: 10.1111/vop.12818.
Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery Utilisation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Data from the IFSO Global Registry 2015–2018Welbourn R, Hollyman M, Kinsman R, Dixon J, Cohen R, Morton J, Ghaferi A, Higa K, Ottosson J, Pattou F, Al-Sabah S, Anvari M, Himpens J, Liem R, Våge V, Walton P, Brown W, Kow L. Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery Utilisation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Data from the IFSO Global Registry 2015–2018. Obesity Surgery 2021, 31: 2391-2400. PMID: 33638756, PMCID: PMC8113173, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05280-6.
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program bariatric surgical risk/benefit calculator: 30-day riskGrieco A, Huffman KM, Cohen ME, Hall BL, Morton JM, Ko CY. The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program bariatric surgical risk/benefit calculator: 30-day risk. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2021, 17: 1117-1124. PMID: 33773930, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.02.005.
In Response.Jin Z, Gan TJ, Belani KG, Bergese S, Chung F, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Kovac AL, Meyer TA, Urman RD, Apfel CC, Ayad S, Beagley L, Candiotti K, Englesakis M, Hedrick TL, Kranke P, Lee S, Lipman D, Minkowitz HS, Morton J, Philip BK. In Response. Anesthesia And Analgesia 2021, 132: e31-e33. PMID: 33449569, DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000005280.
Wound formation, wound size, and progression of wound healing after intratumoral treatment of mast cell tumors in dogs with tigilanol tiglateReddell P, De Ridder TR, Morton JM, Jones PD, Campbell JE, Brown G, Johannes CM, Schmidt PF, Gordon V. Wound formation, wound size, and progression of wound healing after intratumoral treatment of mast cell tumors in dogs with tigilanol tiglate. Journal Of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2021, 35: 430-441. PMID: 33438258, PMCID: PMC7848365, DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16009.
The National Shift to Sleeve Gastrectomy: Long-Term Disappointment and Recidivism or Patient Preference?Zhou R, Morton J. The National Shift to Sleeve Gastrectomy: Long-Term Disappointment and Recidivism or Patient Preference? 2020, 231-246. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55329-6_22.
Results of COVID-minimal Surgical Pathway During Surge-phase of COVID-19 PandemicBoffa DJ, Judson BL, Billingsley KG, Del Rossi E, Hindinger K, Walters S, Ermer T, Ratner E, Mitchell MR, Laurans MS, Johnson DC, Yoo PS, Morton JM, Zurich HB, Davis K, Ahuja N. Results of COVID-minimal Surgical Pathway During Surge-phase of COVID-19 Pandemic. Annals Of Surgery 2020, 272: e316-e320. PMID: 33086321, PMCID: PMC7668334, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004455.
Correlating actual one-year weight loss with predicted weight loss by the MBSAQIP: bariatric surgical risk/benefit calculatorZhou R, Ying L, Valle J, Moore J, Nadzam G, Roberts K, Ghiassi S, Morton J, Duffy A. Correlating actual one-year weight loss with predicted weight loss by the MBSAQIP: bariatric surgical risk/benefit calculator. Surgical Endoscopy 2020, 35: 5705-5708. PMID: 32968922, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08030-4.
Beliefs and Attitudes of Residents in Queensland, Australia, about Managing Dog and Cat Impacts on Native WildlifeCarter J, Paterson MBA, Morton JM, Gelves-Gomez F. Beliefs and Attitudes of Residents in Queensland, Australia, about Managing Dog and Cat Impacts on Native Wildlife. Animals 2020, 10: 1637. PMID: 32932937, PMCID: PMC7552295, DOI: 10.3390/ani10091637.
Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.Gan TJ, Belani KG, Bergese S, Chung F, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Jin Z, Kovac AL, Meyer TA, Urman RD, Apfel CC, Ayad S, Beagley L, Candiotti K, Englesakis M, Hedrick TL, Kranke P, Lee S, Lipman D, Minkowitz HS, Morton J, Philip BK. Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. Anesthesia And Analgesia 2020, 131: 411-448. PMID: 32467512, DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004833.
Development and Evaluation of a Novel Instrument to Measure Severity of Intraoperative Events Using Video Data.Jung JJ, Jüni P, Gee DW, Zak Y, Cheverie J, Yoo JS, Morton JM, Grantcharov T. Development and Evaluation of a Novel Instrument to Measure Severity of Intraoperative Events Using Video Data. Annals Of Surgery 2020, 272: 220-226. PMID: 32675485, DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003897.
Randomized controlled clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of intratumoral treatment of canine mast cell tumors with tigilanol tiglate (EBC‐46)De Ridder TR, Campbell JE, Burke‐Schwarz C, Clegg D, Elliot EL, Geller S, Kozak W, Pittenger ST, Pruitt JB, Riehl J, White J, Wiest ML, Johannes CM, Morton J, Jones PD, Schmidt PF, Gordon V, Reddell P. Randomized controlled clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of intratumoral treatment of canine mast cell tumors with tigilanol tiglate (EBC‐46). Journal Of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2020, 35: 415-429. PMID: 32542733, PMCID: PMC7848366, DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15806.
Development and Evaluation of a Novel Instrument to Measure Severity of Intraoperative Events Using Video Data.Jung JJ, Jüni P, Gee DW, Zak Y, Cheverie J, Yoo JS, Morton JM, Grantcharov T. Development and Evaluation of a Novel Instrument to Measure Severity of Intraoperative Events Using Video Data. Annals Of Surgery 2020 PMID: 32511124, DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003897.
ERAS protocols in bariatric surgery: a systematic reviewDutton J, Wadhwa A, Morton JM. ERAS protocols in bariatric surgery: a systematic review. International Anesthesiology Clinics 2020, 58: 29-33. PMID: 32482993, DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000286.
Pandemic Recovery Using a COVID-Minimal Cancer Surgery PathwayBoffa DJ, Judson BL, Billingsley KG, Galetta D, Fontanez P, Odermatt C, Lindner K, Mitchell MR, Henderson CM, Carafeno T, Pinto J, Wagner J, Ancuta M, Beley P, Turner AL, Banack T, Laurans MS, Johnson DC, Yoo P, Morton JM, Zurich H, Davis K, Ahuja N. Pandemic Recovery Using a COVID-Minimal Cancer Surgery Pathway. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2020, 110: 718-724. PMID: 32417195, PMCID: PMC7227551, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.05.003.
Preventing Nausea and Vomiting After Bariatric Surgery: Is the Apfel Risk Prediction Score Enough to Guide Prophylaxis?Ziemann-Gimmel P, Schumann R, English W, Morton J, Wadhwa A. Preventing Nausea and Vomiting After Bariatric Surgery: Is the Apfel Risk Prediction Score Enough to Guide Prophylaxis? Obesity Surgery 2020, 30: 4138-4140. PMID: 32415631, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04682-2.
The Cat Desexing Policies and Activities of Private Veterinary Practices in QueenslandPaterson MBA, O’Donoghue M, Jamieson P, Morton JM. The Cat Desexing Policies and Activities of Private Veterinary Practices in Queensland. Animals 2020, 10: 841. PMID: 32414142, PMCID: PMC7278410, DOI: 10.3390/ani10050841.
Tu2025 CHARACTERIZING AND ASSESSING PUBLICATIONS FROM THE MBSAQIP-PUFYing L, Nadzam G, Morton J. Tu2025 CHARACTERIZING AND ASSESSING PUBLICATIONS FROM THE MBSAQIP-PUF. Gastroenterology 2020, 158: s-1591. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(20)34668-0.
Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric and Metabolic SurgeryGhiassi S, Morton JM. Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Current Obesity Reports 2020, 9: 159-164. PMID: 32253662, DOI: 10.1007/s13679-020-00377-y.
Effect of JumpstartMD, a Commercial Low-Calorie Low-Carbohydrate Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program, on 22,407 AdultsBourke S, Morton JM, Williams P. Effect of JumpstartMD, a Commercial Low-Calorie Low-Carbohydrate Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program, on 22,407 Adults. Journal Of Obesity 2020, 2020: 8026016. PMID: 32318289, PMCID: PMC7157789, DOI: 10.1155/2020/8026016.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2018 estimate of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United StatesEnglish WJ, DeMaria EJ, Hutter MM, Kothari SN, Mattar SG, Brethauer SA, Morton JM. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2018 estimate of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United States. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2020, 16: 457-463. PMID: 32029370, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.12.022.
Adjuvant Pharmaceutical Therapy for Perioperative Use in Bariatric SurgeryMorton J, Ghiassi S, Nadzam G. Adjuvant Pharmaceutical Therapy for Perioperative Use in Bariatric Surgery. 2019, 619-624. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-27021-6_56.
Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric SurgeryKitamura R, Morton J, Eisenberg D. Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery. 2019, 519-526. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-27021-6_46.
Anesthetic ConsiderationsLemmens H, Morton J, Ku C, Jones S. Anesthetic Considerations. 2019, 89-101. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-27021-6_8.
The Comparative Effect of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy on 10-Year and Lifetime Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk.Raygor V, Garcia L, Maron DJ, Morton JM. The Comparative Effect of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy on 10-Year and Lifetime Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk. Obesity Surgery 2019, 29: 3111-3117. PMID: 31115847, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-03948-8.
Employing Enhanced Recovery Goals in Bariatric Surgery (ENERGY): a national quality improvement project using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement ProgramBrethauer SA, Grieco A, Fraker T, Evans-Labok K, Smith A, McEvoy MD, Saber AA, Morton JM, Petrick A. Employing Enhanced Recovery Goals in Bariatric Surgery (ENERGY): a national quality improvement project using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2019, 15: 1977-1989. PMID: 31640906, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.08.024.
Concerning Greater Social Contexts in Bariatric Surgery Availability and Telomere Length Outcomes—ReplyMorton J, Garg T, Leva N. Concerning Greater Social Contexts in Bariatric Surgery Availability and Telomere Length Outcomes—Reply. JAMA Surgery 2019, 154: 884-884. PMID: 31188413, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2019.1727.
Assessment of obesity prevalence and validity of obesity diagnoses coded in claims data for selected surgical populationsAmmann EM, Kalsekar I, Yoo A, Scamuffa R, Hsiao CW, Stokes AC, Morton JM, Johnston SS. Assessment of obesity prevalence and validity of obesity diagnoses coded in claims data for selected surgical populations. Medicine 2019, 98: e16438. PMID: 31335698, PMCID: PMC6709187, DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016438.
1768-P: Inflammation in Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat and Human Insulin ResistanceMCLAUGHLIN T, ZANLEY E, PETLURA C, TOLENTINO L, CHOI O, CHUANG J, XU Y, MORTON J, ENGLEMAN E. 1768-P: Inflammation in Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat and Human Insulin Resistance. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-1768-p.
Using Machine Learning Applied to Real-World Healthcare Data for Predictive Analytics: An Applied Example in Bariatric SurgeryJohnston SS, Morton JM, Kalsekar I, Ammann EM, Hsiao CW, Reps J. Using Machine Learning Applied to Real-World Healthcare Data for Predictive Analytics: An Applied Example in Bariatric Surgery. Value In Health 2019, 22: 580-586. PMID: 31104738, DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2019.01.011.
Bariatric Surgery: Safety, Efficacy, Disease State, Collaboration, FutureMorton JM, Rosenthal RJ. Bariatric Surgery: Safety, Efficacy, Disease State, Collaboration, Future. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2019, 34: s36-s37. PMID: 31003783, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.040.
Preoperative weight loss: is waiting longer before bariatric surgery more effective?Eng V, Garcia L, Khoury H, Morton J, Azagury D. Preoperative weight loss: is waiting longer before bariatric surgery more effective? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2019, 15: 951-957. PMID: 31104959, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.03.012.
Obesity Disease Pandemic on Joint Disease and LongevityMilla C, Lo Menzo E, Morton J, Rosenthal RJ. Obesity Disease Pandemic on Joint Disease and Longevity. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2019, 34: s33-s35. PMID: 30954412, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.004.
Association of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery With Telomere Length in Patients With ObesityMorton JM, Garg T, Leva N. Association of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery With Telomere Length in Patients With Obesity. JAMA Surgery 2019, 154: 266-268. PMID: 30566188, PMCID: PMC6439632, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.4830.
The Impact of Ethnicity on Metabolic Outcomes after Bariatric SurgeryValencia A, Garcia LC, Morton J. The Impact of Ethnicity on Metabolic Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery. Journal Of Surgical Research 2019, 236: 345-351. PMID: 30694776, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.09.061.
Association of Bariatric Surgery and National Medication UseMorton JM, Ponce J, Malangone-Monaco E, Nguyen N. Association of Bariatric Surgery and National Medication Use. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 228: 171-179. PMID: 30453056, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.10.021.
Strategies for Weight Reduction Prior to Total Joint Arthroplasty.Chen MJ, Bhowmick S, Beseler L, Schneider KL, Kahan SI, Morton JM, Goodman SB, Amanatullah DF. Strategies for Weight Reduction Prior to Total Joint Arthroplasty. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2018, 100: 1888-1896. PMID: 30399084, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.18.00020.
A140 Utilizing Low-Dose Phentermine for Preoperative Weight Loss Prior to Bariatric Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled TrialMorton J, Rivas H, Garcia L, Azagury D. A140 Utilizing Low-Dose Phentermine for Preoperative Weight Loss Prior to Bariatric Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Trial. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s33. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.053.
A109 Employing New Enhanced Recovery Goals for Bariatric Surgery (ENERGY): A Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement (MBSAQIP) National Quality Improvement ProjectBrethauer S, Petrick A, Grieco A, Fraker T, Evans-Labok K, Smith A, McEvoy M, Morton J. A109 Employing New Enhanced Recovery Goals for Bariatric Surgery (ENERGY): A Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement (MBSAQIP) National Quality Improvement Project. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.021.
A198 State Variation in Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Economic Ranks: A Tale of Two AmericasDeMaria E, English W, Mattar S, Brethauer S, Hutter M, Morton J. A198 State Variation in Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Economic Ranks: A Tale of Two Americas. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s71. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.115.
A172 Hospital vs. Surgeon Volume and Bariatric Surgery Outcomes-What Matters Most?.Morton J, Huffman K, Grieco A, Brethauer S, Petrick A, Provost D, English W, Hutter M, Fraker T, DeMaria E, Mattar S, Ko C. A172 Hospital vs. Surgeon Volume and Bariatric Surgery Outcomes-What Matters Most?. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s55. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.087.
A331 Does systemic inflammation inhibit weight loss and diabetes remission following bariatric surgery?Morton J, Azagury D, Garcia L, Rivas H. A331 Does systemic inflammation inhibit weight loss and diabetes remission following bariatric surgery? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s118-s119. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.254.
A127 Beyond Five Years: A Matched Cohort of Sleeve vs BypassBlevins K, Garcia L, Forrester J, Morton J, Azagury D. A127 Beyond Five Years: A Matched Cohort of Sleeve vs Bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s19. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.038.
A146 Longitudinal Outcomes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors-Sleeve vs. BypassMorton J, Rivas H, Garcia L, Azagury D. A146 Longitudinal Outcomes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors-Sleeve vs. Bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s37. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.059.
A339 Preoperative Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Bariatric Surgery PatientsBlevins K, Augustin D, Azagury D, Morton J. A339 Preoperative Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Bariatric Surgery Patients. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s121. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.262.
A492 Adjustable Gastric Band to Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Bariatric Surgery in EvolutionMorton J, Garcia L. A492 Adjustable Gastric Band to Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Bariatric Surgery in Evolution. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s182. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.415.
A393 Weight Loss, Complications, Readmissions, and Complications in Patients Undergoing Sleeve-To-Bypass ConversionDutton J, Garcia L, Morton J. A393 Weight Loss, Complications, Readmissions, and Complications in Patients Undergoing Sleeve-To-Bypass Conversion. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: s141-s142. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.09.316.
Comorbidity Remission Following Intragastric Dual Balloon PlacementGarcia L, Vajanaphanich S, Morton JM. Comorbidity Remission Following Intragastric Dual Balloon Placement. Obesity Surgery 2018, 29: 353-355. PMID: 30382461, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3564-6.
Heterogeneity of weight loss after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric bandingAzagury 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.
Surgical Outcomes after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass: Findings from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)Garcia L, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. Surgical Outcomes after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass: Findings from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 227: s28. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.07.023.
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery-American Board of Surgery Competency-Based Bariatric Curriculum: Achieving Early AutonomyDaly S, McBride C, Nguyen N, Sudan R, Pryor A, Morton J, Menzo E, Brethauer S, Hutter M. American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery-American Board of Surgery Competency-Based Bariatric Curriculum: Achieving Early Autonomy. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 227: e49. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.08.141.
Bariatric Surgery: Current State of AffairsBlevins K, Azagury D, Morton J. Bariatric Surgery: Current State of Affairs. 2018, 17-20. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-93545-4_2.
Advocacy for Bariatric and Metabolic SurgeryScott J, Morton J. Advocacy for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Current Surgery Reports 2018, 6: 17. DOI: 10.1007/s40137-018-0215-8.
Recommendations on the most suitable quality‐of‐life measurement instruments for bariatric and body contouring surgery: a systematic reviewde Vries C, Kalff M, Prinsen C, Coulman K, Haan C, Welbourn R, Blazeby J, Morton J, van Wagensveld B. Recommendations on the most suitable quality‐of‐life measurement instruments for bariatric and body contouring surgery: a systematic review. Obesity Reviews 2018, 19: 1395-1411. PMID: 29883059, DOI: 10.1111/obr.12710.
Changes in Cerebral Cortical Thickness Related to Weight Loss Following Bariatric SurgeryBohon C, Garcia LC, Morton JM. Changes in Cerebral Cortical Thickness Related to Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2018, 28: 2578-2582. PMID: 29876838, PMCID: PMC6400222, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-3317-6.
Does Urinary Bisphenol-A Change after Bariatric Surgery?Dambkowski CL, Garcia L, Leva N, Morton JM. Does Urinary Bisphenol-A Change after Bariatric Surgery? Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 227: 232-237. PMID: 29753982, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.04.033.
The Obesity EpidemicMazer L, Morton J. The Obesity Epidemic. 2018, 81-92. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-71282-6_7.
Abstract 14Findlay M, Rodrigues M, Sorkin M, Khong S, Rennert R, Than P, Januszyk M, Davis C, Brett E, Schier R, Zimmer P, Riedel B, Lorenz H, Rivas H, Morton J, Gurtner G. Abstract 14. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2018, 6: 11-12. PMCID: PMC5959633, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000533879.21593.bb.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accreditation: Time to Move From Competition to CollaborationPetrick AT, Morton J, Brethauer S. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accreditation: Time to Move From Competition to Collaboration. JAMA Surgery 2018, 153: 191. PMID: 29299595, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.4589.
Which postoperative complications matter most after bariatric surgery? Prioritizing quality improvement efforts to improve national outcomesDaigle CR, Brethauer SA, Tu C, Petrick AT, Morton JM, Schauer PR, Aminian A. Which postoperative complications matter most after bariatric surgery? Prioritizing quality improvement efforts to improve national outcomes. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2018, 14: 652-657. PMID: 29503096, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.01.008.
Digital Health and Obesity: How Technology Could Be the Culprit and Solution for ObesityCooper M, Morton J. Digital Health and Obesity: How Technology Could Be the Culprit and Solution for Obesity. 2018, 169-178. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-61446-5_12.
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Bariatric Surgery ReadmissionsBerger 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.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United States in 2016English WJ, DeMaria EJ, Brethauer SA, Mattar SG, Rosenthal RJ, Morton JM. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United States in 2016. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 14: 259-263. PMID: 29370995, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.12.013.
American Society of Clinical Oncology Summit on Addressing Obesity Through Multidisciplinary Provider Collaboration: Key Findings and Recommendations for ActionLigibel JA, Alfano CM, Hershman DL, Merrill JK, Basen‐Engquist K, Bloomgarden ZT, Demark‐Wahnefried W, Dixon S, Hassink SG, Jakicic JM, Morton JM, Okwuosa TM, Powell‐Wiley T, Rothberg AE, Stephens M, Streett SE, Wild RA, Westman EA, Williams RJ, Wollins DS, Hudis CA. American Society of Clinical Oncology Summit on Addressing Obesity Through Multidisciplinary Provider Collaboration: Key Findings and Recommendations for Action. Obesity 2017, 25: s34-s39. PMID: 29086516, PMCID: PMC6724199, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21987.
A124 Pre-operative weight loss: is waiting longer before bariatric surgery more effective?Eng V, Khoury H, Morton J, Azagury D. A124 Pre-operative weight loss: is waiting longer before bariatric surgery more effective? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s13-s14. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.031.
A5292 Short-Term Results For Intermittent Vagal Nerve Blocking (vBloc) In The “Real-World”, Nonresearch EnvironmentShikora S, Brathwaite C, Chae F, Dietrick J, Gomez G, Halbert C, Irgau I, Kukreja S, LePort P, Morton J, Papasavas P, Procter C, Shah S, Takata M. A5292 Short-Term Results For Intermittent Vagal Nerve Blocking (vBloc) In The “Real-World”, Nonresearch Environment. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s195. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.434.
A123 Lessons Learned from Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Site Surveys: Most Common Deficiencies and Corrective ActionsProvost D, Jones D, English W, Jeffers P, Robinson-Grace A, Fraker T, Morton J. A123 Lessons Learned from Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Site Surveys: Most Common Deficiencies and Corrective Actions. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s13. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.030.
A517 Primary Bariatric Surgery Outcomes at MBSAQIP Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Centers vs. Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery CentersEnglish W, Huffman K, Provost D, Fraker T, Gerace A, Hutter M, Petrick A, Mattar S, Brethauer S, Morton J. A517 Primary Bariatric Surgery Outcomes at MBSAQIP Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Centers vs. Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Centers. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s59-s60. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.131.
A5098 Anatomy-based laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy reduces gastroesophageal reflux disease compared to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with bougieThompson J, Dhar V, Hanseman D, Watkins B, Morton J, Diwan T. A5098 Anatomy-based laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy reduces gastroesophageal reflux disease compared to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with bougie. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s110. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.242.
A525 Early Experience with Low-Dose Phentermine for Preoperative Bariatric Weight Loss: A Prospective Randomized TrialMorton J, Khoury H, Azagury D, Rivas H. A525 Early Experience with Low-Dose Phentermine for Preoperative Bariatric Weight Loss: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s63. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.139.
A5293 Do Wearable Activity Trackers Enhance the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery?Khoury H, Morton J, Boillat T, Wulfovich S, Wac K, Rivas H. A5293 Do Wearable Activity Trackers Enhance the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s196. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.435.
A5028 Does Bariatric Surgery Benefit Night-Shift Workers?Khoury H, Derby M, Hu T, Wulfovich S, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A5028 Does Bariatric Surgery Benefit Night-Shift Workers? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s79-s80. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.174.
A5329 Comorbidity Remission Following Intragastric Dual Balloon PlacementKhoury H, Shpanskaya K, Lapiche F, Morton J. A5329 Comorbidity Remission Following Intragastric Dual Balloon Placement. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s211-s212. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.471.
A5317 Does Preoperative Insulin Resistance Affect the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery?Shpanskaya K, Khoury H, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A5317 Does Preoperative Insulin Resistance Affect the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s206. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.459.
A5297 Changes in Patient Gait Characteristics associated with Knee Osteoarthritis after Surgical Weight LossPalisch C, Khoury H, Slider A, Kolesar J, Morton J. A5297 Changes in Patient Gait Characteristics associated with Knee Osteoarthritis after Surgical Weight Loss. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s197. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.438.
A5265 Do Surgical Complications Affect Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Outcomes?Khoury H, Derby M, Hu T, Wulfovich S, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A5265 Do Surgical Complications Affect Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Outcomes? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s184-s185. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.407.
A5316 Does Preoperative BMI Level Affect Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery?Khoury H, Shpanskaya K, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A5316 Does Preoperative BMI Level Affect Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s205-s206. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.458.
A5238 Indications, risk factors, and outcomes of diagnostic laparoscopy following bariatric surgeryCooper M, Khoury H, Rivas H, Azagury D, Morton J. A5238 Indications, risk factors, and outcomes of diagnostic laparoscopy following bariatric surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s172. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.381.
A155 Which Postoperative Complications Matter Most after Bariatric Surgery? Prioritizing Quality Improvement Efforts to Improve National OutcomesAminian A, Daigle C, Tu C, Petrick A, Morton J, Schauer P, Brethauer S. A155 Which Postoperative Complications Matter Most after Bariatric Surgery? Prioritizing Quality Improvement Efforts to Improve National Outcomes. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: s28. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.09.062.
Obesity in AmericaRosenthal RJ, Morton J, Brethauer S, Mattar S, De Maria E, Benz JK, Titus J, Sterrett D. Obesity in America. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: 1643-1650. PMID: 28935198, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.08.002.
Surgical Anti-Reflux Options Beyond FundoplicationAzagury D, Morton J. Surgical Anti-Reflux Options Beyond Fundoplication. Current Gastroenterology Reports 2017, 19: 35. PMID: 28725999, DOI: 10.1007/s11894-017-0582-9.
Commentary onMorton JM, Kothari SN, Brethauer SA, Rosenthal RJ, Nguyen NT. Commentary on. Annals Of Surgery 2017, 266: e7-e8. PMID: 26079915, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001274.
A multidisciplinary approach to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy among multiethnic adolescents in the United StatesJaramillo JD, Snyder E, Farrales S, Stevens M, Wall JK, Chao S, Morton J, Pratt JS, Hammer L, Shepard WE, Bruzoni M. A multidisciplinary approach to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy among multiethnic adolescents in the United States. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2017, 52: 1606-1609. PMID: 28697852, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.06.021.
VP4- and VP7-specific antibodies mediate heterotypic immunity to rotavirus in humans.Nair N, Feng N, Blum LK, Sanyal M, Ding S, Jiang B, Sen A, Morton JM, He XS, Robinson WH, Greenberg HB. VP4- and VP7-specific antibodies mediate heterotypic immunity to rotavirus in humans. Science Translational Medicine 2017, 9 PMID: 28637924, PMCID: PMC6312383, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aam5434.
Multi-modality surgical treatment for an increasingly common patient with morbid obesity and papillary thyroid carcinomaIchter ZA, Parthasarathy M, Morton JM. Multi-modality surgical treatment for an increasingly common patient with morbid obesity and papillary thyroid carcinoma. Journal Of Surgical Case Reports 2017, 2017: rjw200-. PMID: 28603603, PMCID: PMC5460003, DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjw200.
Quality of Life After Bariatric SurgeryMazer LM, Azagury DE, Morton JM. Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery. Current Obesity Reports 2017, 6: 204-210. PMID: 28527103, DOI: 10.1007/s13679-017-0266-7.
Su2047 Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Remission of Metabolic Syndrome for Patients Undergoing Bariatric SurgeryAgrawal P, Khoury H, Shpanskaya K, Rivas H, Morton J. Su2047 Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Remission of Metabolic Syndrome for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery. Gastroenterology 2017, 152: s1260. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(17)34198-7.
Su2048 Prevalence of Pre-Operative Endoscopic Findings for Sleeve Gastrectomy PatientsAguirre A, Khoury H, Rivas H, Morton J. Su2048 Prevalence of Pre-Operative Endoscopic Findings for Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients. Gastroenterology 2017, 152: s1260. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(17)34199-9.
Adipose tissue macrophages impair preadipocyte differentiation in humansLiu LF, Craig CM, Tolentino LL, Choi O, Morton J, Rivas H, Cushman SW, Engleman EG, McLaughlin T. Adipose tissue macrophages impair preadipocyte differentiation in humans. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0170728. PMID: 28151993, PMCID: PMC5289462, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170728.
Comparative effectiveness of primary bariatric operations in the United StatesSudan R, Maciejewski ML, Wilk AR, Nguyen NT, Ponce J, Morton JM. Comparative effectiveness of primary bariatric operations in the United States. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: 826-834. PMID: 28236529, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.01.021.
Buttressing of the EEA stapler during gastrojejunal anastomosis decreases rate of bleeding-related complications for laparoscopic gastric bypassIchter ZA, Voeller L, Rivas H, Khoury H, Azagury D, Morton JM. Buttressing of the EEA stapler during gastrojejunal anastomosis decreases rate of bleeding-related complications for laparoscopic gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: 802-806. PMID: 28325504, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.01.019.
Mammography before and after bariatric surgeryMokhtari TE, Rosas US, Downey JR, Miyake KK, Ikeda DM, Morton JM. Mammography before and after bariatric surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 13: 451-456. PMID: 27986574, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.10.021.
Constructing a competency-based bariatric surgery fellowship training curriculumMcBride CL, Rosenthal RJ, Brethauer S, DeMaria E, Kelly JJ, Morton JM, Menzo E, Moore R, Pomp A, Nguyen NT. Constructing a competency-based bariatric surgery fellowship training curriculum. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 13: 437-441. PMID: 27986573, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.10.013.
John Morton, MD, MPHMorton J, Shikora S. John Morton, MD, MPH. Obesity Surgery 2016, 26: 2553-2554. PMID: 27730466, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-016-2404-9.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Among Multiethnic Adolescents in the United StatesJaramillo J, Snyder E, Farrales S, Wall J, Chao S, Hammer L, Albanese C, Morton J, Bruzoni M. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Among Multiethnic Adolescents in the United States. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2016, 223: e153. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.08.390.
Influence of Weight Loss Attempts on Bariatric Surgery OutcomesDeb S, Voller L, Palisch C, Ceja O, Turner W, Rivas H, Morton JM. Influence of Weight Loss Attempts on Bariatric Surgery Outcomes. The American Surgeon 2016, 82: 916-920. PMID: 27779973, DOI: 10.1177/000313481608201012.
Obesity and the role of bariatric surgery in the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee: a review of the literatureSpringer BD, Carter JT, McLawhorn AS, Scharf K, Roslin M, Kallies KJ, Morton JM, Kothari SN. Obesity and the role of bariatric surgery in the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the hip and knee: a review of the literature. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 13: 111-118. PMID: 27865814, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.09.011.
Characterizing Readmissions After Bariatric SurgeryGarg T, Rosas U, Rogan D, Hines H, Rivas H, Morton JM, Azagury D. Characterizing Readmissions After Bariatric Surgery. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2016, 20: 1797-1801. PMID: 27613733, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3247-3.
Bariatric Surgery Overview of Procedures and OutcomesAzagury DE, Morton JM. Bariatric Surgery Overview of Procedures and Outcomes. Endocrinology And Metabolism Clinics Of North America 2016, 45: 647-656. PMID: 27519136, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2016.04.013.
The Impact of Different Surgical Techniques on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Sleeve GastrectomiesBerger ER, Clements RH, Morton JM, Huffman KM, Wolfe BM, Nguyen NT, Ko CY, Hutter MM. The Impact of Different Surgical Techniques on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies. Annals Of Surgery 2016, 264: 464-473. PMID: 27433904, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001851.
Geographic variation in surgical outcomes and cost between the United States and Japan.Hurley MP, Schoemaker L, Morton JM, Wren SM, Vogt WB, Watanabe S, Yoshikawa A, Bhattacharya J. Geographic variation in surgical outcomes and cost between the United States and Japan. The American Journal Of Managed Care 2016, 22: 600-7. PMID: 27662222.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of bariatric surgery procedures in 2015 and surgeon workforce in the United StatesPonce J, DeMaria EJ, Nguyen NT, Hutter M, Sudan R, Morton JM. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of bariatric surgery procedures in 2015 and surgeon workforce in the United States. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: 1637-1639. PMID: 27692915, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.488.
Assessing national provision of care: variability in bariatric clinical care pathwaysTelem DA, Majid SF, Powers K, DeMaria E, Morton J, Jones DB. Assessing national provision of care: variability in bariatric clinical care pathways. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 13: 281-284. PMID: 27887932, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.002.
A5225 The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Metabolic Exercise Test and Resting Echocardiogram Results Upon Bariatric Surgery OutcomesSmith A, Hartman M, Woodson J, Renner M, Morton J. A5225 The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Metabolic Exercise Test and Resting Echocardiogram Results Upon Bariatric Surgery Outcomes. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s196-s197. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.343.
A5114 Pharmaceutical Weight Loss as Adjuvant Therapy for Bariatric SurgeryMorton J, Voller L, Deb S, Dudley K, Dwinal R, Turner W, Brym F, Esparza O. A5114 Pharmaceutical Weight Loss as Adjuvant Therapy for Bariatric Surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s126. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.232.
A181 Efficacy of a Peer Coaching Model in Improving Bariatric Surgery OutcomesVoller L, Dudley K, Dwinal R, Turner W, Schroeder D, Morton J. A181 Efficacy of a Peer Coaching Model in Improving Bariatric Surgery Outcomes. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s50. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.450.
A123 Buttressing of the EEA Stapler During Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Decreases Complications for Laparoscopic Gastric BypassIchter Z, Voller L, Esparza O, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A123 Buttressing of the EEA Stapler During Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Decreases Complications for Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s15-s16. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.052.
A5009 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Colonization Indicates Re-Classification of Surgical WoundsIchter Z, Voller L, Esparza O, Deb S, Morton J. A5009 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Colonization Indicates Re-Classification of Surgical Wounds. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s61. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.467.
A5067 Prevalence of Abnormal Laboratory Values Before and After Bariatric SurgeryVoller L, Shpanskaya K, Dwinal R, Dudley K, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A5067 Prevalence of Abnormal Laboratory Values Before and After Bariatric Surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s99-s100. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.152.
A5146 Loss to Follow-up after Bariatric Surgery: Are Lost Patients Doing Better or Worse?Azagury D, Voller L, Dudley K, Dwinal R, Wulfovich S, Rivas H, Morton J. A5146 Loss to Follow-up after Bariatric Surgery: Are Lost Patients Doing Better or Worse? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s145-s146. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.264.
A141 Early Experience with Intragastric Dual Balloon as Treatment for ObesityMorton J, Curry T, Nguyen N, Ponce J. A141 Early Experience with Intragastric Dual Balloon as Treatment for Obesity. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s27-s28. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.069.
A105 First Report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Closed-Claims Registry: Prevalence, Causes, and Lessons Learned from Bariatric Surgery Medical Malpractice ClaimsDeMaria E, Brethauer S, Baker J, Sweet W, Mattar S, Ponce J, Nguyen N, Rosenthal R, Morton J. A105 First Report from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Closed-Claims Registry: Prevalence, Causes, and Lessons Learned from Bariatric Surgery Medical Malpractice Claims. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s4-s5. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.034.
A144 Are there Gender Disparities in Cardiac Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery?Agrawal P, Voller L, Wulfovich S, Dwinal R, Rivas H, Morton J. A144 Are there Gender Disparities in Cardiac Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s29-s30. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.072.
A101 Decreasing Readmissions through Opportunities Provided (DROP): The First National Quality Improvement Collaborative from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)Morton J, Brethauer S, Fraker T, Bradford J, Huffman K, Berger E, Petrick A, Ko C. A101 Decreasing Readmissions through Opportunities Provided (DROP): The First National Quality Improvement Collaborative from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: s1-s2. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.030.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Initiatives in Contemporary Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical PracticeAzagury DE, Morton JM. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Initiatives in Contemporary Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Practice. Surgical Clinics Of North America 2016, 96: 733-742. PMID: 27473798, DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2016.03.014.
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in US Accredited vs Non-Accredited Centers: A Systematic ReviewAzagury D, Morton JM. Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in US Accredited vs Non-Accredited Centers: A Systematic Review. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2016, 223: 469-477. PMID: 27423398, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.06.014.
Ethnic Considerations for Metabolic SurgeryMorton JM. Ethnic Considerations for Metabolic Surgery. Diabetes Care 2016, 39: 949-953. PMID: 27222553, DOI: 10.2337/dc16-0413.
Tracheal Stenosis Because of Wegener Granulomatosis Misdiagnosed as AsthmaO’Hear K, Ingrande J, Brodsky JB, Morton JM, Sung CK. Tracheal Stenosis Because of Wegener Granulomatosis Misdiagnosed as Asthma. A & A Case Reports 2016, 6: 311-312. PMID: 27075424, DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000307.
Effect of Vagal Nerve Blockade on Moderate Obesity with an Obesity-Related Comorbid Condition: the ReCharge StudyMorton JM, Shah SN, Wolfe BM, Apovian CM, Miller CJ, Tweden KS, Billington CJ, Shikora SA. Effect of Vagal Nerve Blockade on Moderate Obesity with an Obesity-Related Comorbid Condition: the ReCharge Study. Obesity Surgery 2016, 26: 983-989. PMID: 27048437, PMCID: PMC4831996, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-016-2143-y.
DOES PREOPERATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE INFLUENCE POSTOPERATIVE RESOLUTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY?Voller L, Deb S, Dudley K, Turner W, Derby M, Ichter Z, Azagury D, Morton J. DOES PREOPERATIVE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE INFLUENCE POSTOPERATIVE RESOLUTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY? Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2016, 67: 292. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(16)30293-5.
487 Preoperative Thyroid Function Does Not Affect Postoperative Normalization of TSH Levels or Weight Loss After Bariatric SurgeryDeb S, Voller L, Turner W, Palisch C, Dwinal R, Rivas H, Azagury D, Morton J. 487 Preoperative Thyroid Function Does Not Affect Postoperative Normalization of TSH Levels or Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery. Gastroenterology 2016, 150: s1183. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(16)33994-4.
Su1266 Do CVD Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Have Similar Outcomes to Non-CVD Patients?Voller L, Deb S, Turner W, Palisch C, Derby M, Dudley K, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. Su1266 Do CVD Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery Have Similar Outcomes to Non-CVD Patients? Gastroenterology 2016, 150: s1209. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(16)34089-6.
National prevalence, causes, and risk factors for bariatric surgery readmissionsGarg 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.
Covering bariatric surgery has minimal effect on insurance premium costs within the Affordable Care ActEnglish W, Williams B, Scott J, Morton J. Covering bariatric surgery has minimal effect on insurance premium costs within the Affordable Care Act. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: 1045-1050. PMID: 27260649, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.03.011.
A postoperative nutritional consult improves bariatric surgery outcomesGarg T, Birge K, Rosas U, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton JM. A postoperative nutritional consult improves bariatric surgery outcomes. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: 1052-1056. PMID: 27220825, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.01.008.
Lipids and bariatric procedures Part 2 of 2: scientific statement from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the National Lipid Association (NLA), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)1Bays H, Kothari SN, Azagury DE, Morton JM, Nguyen NT, Jones PH, Jacobson TA, Cohen DE, Orringer C, Westman EC, Horn DB, Scinta W, Primack C. Lipids and bariatric procedures Part 2 of 2: scientific statement from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the National Lipid Association (NLA), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)1. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2016, 12: 468-495. PMID: 27050404, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.01.007.
Lipids and bariatric procedures part 1 of 2: Scientific statement from the National Lipid Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine Association: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBays HE, Jones PH, Jacobson TA, Cohen DE, Orringer CE, Kothari S, Azagury DE, Morton J, Nguyen NT, Westman EC, Horn DB, Scinta W, Primack C. Lipids and bariatric procedures part 1 of 2: Scientific statement from the National Lipid Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine Association: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Journal Of Clinical Lipidology 2015, 10: 15-32. PMID: 26892119, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2015.12.003.
Lipids and bariatric procedures part 1 of 2: Scientific statement from the National Lipid Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine Association: FULL REPORTBays HE, Jones PH, Jacobson TA, Cohen DE, Orringer CE, Kothari S, Azagury DE, Morton J, Nguyen NT, Westman EC, Horn DB, Scinta W, Primack C. Lipids and bariatric procedures part 1 of 2: Scientific statement from the National Lipid Association, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Medicine Association: FULL REPORT. Journal Of Clinical Lipidology 2015, 10: 33-57. PMID: 26892120, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2015.12.002.
The Influence of Resected Gastric Weight upon Weight Loss after Sleeve GastrectomyRosas U, Hines H, Rogan D, Rivas H, Morton J. The Influence of Resected Gastric Weight upon Weight Loss after Sleeve Gastrectomy. The American Surgeon 2015, 81: 1240-1243. PMID: 26736161, DOI: 10.1177/000313481508101225.
A132 Endoscopic Gastro-Jejunostomy Outlet Reduction (Egor) After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Is It Worth It?Azagury D, Mokhtari T, Pradhan P, Strauch N, Koontz S, Morton J. A132 Endoscopic Gastro-Jejunostomy Outlet Reduction (Egor) After Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: Is It Worth It? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s23. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.10.033.
TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Lipids and Bariatric Procedures Part 1 of 2: Scientific Statement from the National Lipid Association (NLA), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)Bays H, Jones P, Jacobson T, Cohen D, Orringer C, Kothari S, Azagury D, Morton J, Nguyen N, Westman E, Horn D, Scinta W, Primack C. TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Lipids and Bariatric Procedures Part 1 of 2: Scientific Statement from the National Lipid Association (NLA), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). Journal Of Clinical Lipidology 2015 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2015.11.001.
A5151 Does Social Capital Influence Bariatric Surgery Outcomes?Nair A, Mokhtari T, Strauch N, Voller L, Morton J. A5151 Does Social Capital Influence Bariatric Surgery Outcomes? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s136-s137. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.207.
A5135 Does Waist Circumference Influence Bariatric Surgery Outcomes?Mokhtari T, Derby M, Mokhtari D, Morton J. A5135 Does Waist Circumference Influence Bariatric Surgery Outcomes? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s126. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.191.
A106 Bariatric Surgery Reduces National Healthcare Utilization In The Long-TermMorton J, Brethauer S, Ponce J, Rosenthal R, Nguyen N. A106 Bariatric Surgery Reduces National Healthcare Utilization In The Long-Term. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s3-s4. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.10.007.
A5084 Early Experience In Multi-Modality Treatment for ObesityMokhtari T, Strauch N, Pradhan P, Morton J. A5084 Early Experience In Multi-Modality Treatment for Obesity. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s99. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.140.
A5139 Variability in Bariatric Clinical Pathways: Assessing National Provision of CareTelem D, Majid S, Powers K, DeMaria E, Morton J, Jones D. A5139 Variability in Bariatric Clinical Pathways: Assessing National Provision of Care. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s129-s130. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.195.
A112 Comparative Resolution of Comorbid Conditions After Different Bariatric Operations. A Propensity Matched Study of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery In The United StatesSudan R, Nguyen N, Wilk A, Morton J, Maciejewski M. A112 Comparative Resolution of Comorbid Conditions After Different Bariatric Operations. A Propensity Matched Study of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery In The United States. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s8. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.10.013.
TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Lipids and Bariatric Procedures Part 1 of 2: Scientific Statement from the National Lipid Association (NLA), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)Bays H, Jones P, Jacobson T, Cohen D, Orringer C, Kothari S, Azagury D, Morton J, Nguyen N, Westman E, Horn D, Scinta W, Primack C. TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Lipids and Bariatric Procedures Part 1 of 2: Scientific Statement from the National Lipid Association (NLA), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). Journal Of Clinical Lipidology 2015 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2015.11.003.
A5083 Comparative Analysis of Body Fat Percentage Versus Body Mass Index to Predict Weight Loss After Bariatric SurgeryMokhtari T, Deb S, Voller L, Koontz S, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton J. A5083 Comparative Analysis of Body Fat Percentage Versus Body Mass Index to Predict Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s98-s99. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.139.
A5242 Implementation of a Peer Sponsorship Model to Improve Weight Loss After Bariatric SurgeryMokhtari T, Nair A, Pradhan P, Strauch N, Morton J. A5242 Implementation of a Peer Sponsorship Model to Improve Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: s189. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.298.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy improves biochemical cardiac risk factorsMorton J, Mokharti T, Nair A, Voller L, Strauch N, Azagury D, Rivas H. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy improves biochemical cardiac risk factors. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2015, 221: e1. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.08.303.
Male sex hormones normalize after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyMorton J, Mokhrati T, Nair A, Rivas H, Azagury D. Male sex hormones normalize after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2015, 221: e2. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.08.306.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of bariatric surgery procedures in the United States, 2011-2014Ponce J, Nguyen NT, Hutter M, Sudan R, Morton JM. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimation of bariatric surgery procedures in the United States, 2011-2014. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2015, 11: 1199-1200. PMID: 26476493, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.08.496.
Abstract 24Findlay M, Rennert R, Sorkin M, Januszyk M, Than P, Davis C, Lorenz H, Rivas H, Morton J, Gurtner G. Abstract 24. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 27-28. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000465472.00492.6c.
Hospital Accreditation and Bariatric Surgery Is It Important?Blondet JJ, Morton JM, Nguyen NT. Hospital Accreditation and Bariatric Surgery Is It Important? Advances In Surgery 2015, 49: 123-129. PMID: 26299494, DOI: 10.1016/j.yasu.2015.03.012.
Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Surgical Weight Loss Outcomes?Lodhia NA, Rosas US, Moore M, Glaseroff A, Azagury D, Rivas H, Morton JM. Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Surgical Weight Loss Outcomes? Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2015, 19: 993-998. PMID: 25832488, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-015-2810-7.
Mesenteric defect closure in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a randomized controlled trialRosas 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.
12 Bariatric Surgery: Patient Safety and Quality ImprovementMorton J, Azagury D. 12 Bariatric Surgery: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. 2014, 121-126. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1637-5_12.
The TRANSFORM Patient Safety Project: A Microsystem Approach to Improving Outcomes on Inpatient UnitsBraddock CH, Szaflarski N, Forsey L, Abel L, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J. The TRANSFORM Patient Safety Project: A Microsystem Approach to Improving Outcomes on Inpatient Units. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2014, 30: 425-433. PMID: 25348342, PMCID: PMC4370988, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-014-3067-7.
T-Cell Profile in Adipose Tissue Is Associated With Insulin Resistance and Systemic Inflammation in HumansMcLaughlin T, Liu LF, Lamendola C, Shen L, Morton J, Rivas H, Winer D, Tolentino L, Choi O, Zhang H, Hui Yen Chng M, Engleman E. T-Cell Profile in Adipose Tissue Is Associated With Insulin Resistance and Systemic Inflammation in Humans. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2014, 34: 2637-2643. PMID: 25341798, PMCID: PMC4445971, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.114.304636.
National prevalence, causes and risk factors for bariatric surgery readmissionsMorton J, Garg T, Rosas U, Azagury D, Rivas H. National prevalence, causes and risk factors for bariatric surgery readmissions. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2014, 219: e1. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.07.390.
Morbidity, Mortality, and Weight Loss Outcomes After Reoperative Bariatric Surgery in the USASudan R, Nguyen NT, Hutter MM, Brethauer SA, Ponce J, Morton JM. Morbidity, Mortality, and Weight Loss Outcomes After Reoperative Bariatric Surgery in the USA. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2014, 19: 171-179. PMID: 25186073, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2639-5.
Effect of Reversible Intermittent Intra-abdominal Vagal Nerve Blockade on Morbid Obesity: The ReCharge Randomized Clinical TrialIkramuddin S, Blackstone RP, Brancatisano A, Toouli J, Shah SN, Wolfe BM, Fujioka K, Maher JW, Swain J, Que FG, Morton JM, Leslie DB, Brancatisano R, Kow L, O’Rourke R, Deveney C, Takata M, Miller CJ, Knudson MB, Tweden KS, Shikora SA, Sarr MG, Billington CJ. Effect of Reversible Intermittent Intra-abdominal Vagal Nerve Blockade on Morbid Obesity: The ReCharge Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2014, 312: 915-922. PMID: 25182100, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.10540.
Metabolic and bariatric surgery for Type 2 diabetics with BMI <35: the time is nowScharf K, Morton J. Metabolic and bariatric surgery for Type 2 diabetics with BMI <35: the time is now. Diabetes Management 2014, 4: 403-406. DOI: 10.2217/dmt.14.36.
Does Hospital Accreditation Impact Bariatric Surgery Safety?Morton JM, Garg T, Nguyen N. Does Hospital Accreditation Impact Bariatric Surgery Safety? Annals Of Surgery 2014, 260: 504-509. PMID: 25115426, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000891.
Metabolic surgery: Action via hormonal milieu changes, changes in bile acids or gut microbiota? A summary of the literatureSweeney TE, Morton JM. Metabolic surgery: Action via hormonal milieu changes, changes in bile acids or gut microbiota? A summary of the literature. Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology 2014, 28: 727-740. PMID: 25194186, PMCID: PMC4399638, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2014.07.016.
Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric SurgeryEisenberg D, Morton J. Cardiac Risk Factor Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery. 2014, 383-390. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1206-3_34.
Anesthetic ConsiderationsLemmens H, Morton J. Anesthetic Considerations. 2014, 85-96. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1206-3_8.
Increasing Access to Specialty Surgical CareLeroux EJ, Morton JM, Rivas H. Increasing Access to Specialty Surgical Care. Annals Of Surgery 2014, 260: 274-278. PMID: 24743608, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000656.
What variables are associated with successful weight loss outcomes for bariatric surgery after 1 year?Robinson AH, Adler S, Stevens HB, Darcy AM, Morton JM, Safer DL. What variables are associated with successful weight loss outcomes for bariatric surgery after 1 year? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases : Official Journal Of The American Society For Bariatric Surgery 2014, 10: 697-704. PMID: 24913590, PMCID: PMC4125556, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2014.01.030.
Su1854 Is There a Benefit to Preoperative Weight Loss Before Undergoing Bariatric Surgery?Morton J, Rosas U, Garg T, Cardenas M, Rivas H. Su1854 Is There a Benefit to Preoperative Weight Loss Before Undergoing Bariatric Surgery? Gastroenterology 2014, 146: s-1052-s-1053. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(14)63839-7.
757 Comparative Readmission Rates for Bariatric SurgeryMorton J, Garg T, Rosas U, Rogan D, Hines H, Rivas H. 757 Comparative Readmission Rates for Bariatric Surgery. Gastroenterology 2014, 146: s-1029. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(14)63752-5.
745 Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Surgical Weight Loss Outcomes?Lodhia N, Rosas U, Moore M, Morton J. 745 Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Surgical Weight Loss Outcomes? Gastroenterology 2014, 146: s-1026. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(14)63741-0.
234 Morbidity Mortality and Weight Loss Outcomes After Reoperative Bariatric Surgery in the USASudan R, Nguyen N, Hutter M, Brethauer S, Ponce J, Morton J. 234 Morbidity Mortality and Weight Loss Outcomes After Reoperative Bariatric Surgery in the USA. Gastroenterology 2014, 146: s-1011-s-1012. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(14)63679-9.
The first metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program quality initiative: Decreasing readmissions through opportunities providedMorton J. The first metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program quality initiative: Decreasing readmissions through opportunities provided. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2014, 10: 377-378. PMID: 24951058, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2014.02.036.
Affordable Care Act and bariatric surgeryMorton J. Affordable Care Act and bariatric surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2014, 10: 571-572. PMID: 24958645, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2014.02.029.
Comment on: High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in a United Kingdom urban morbidly obese population: Implications for testing and treatment.Morton JM. Comment on: High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in a United Kingdom urban morbidly obese population: Implications for testing and treatment. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases : Official Journal Of The American Society For Bariatric Surgery 2014, 10: 360. PMID: 24238727, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.08.011.
Systematic review on reoperative bariatric surgery American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Revision Task ForceBrethauer SA, Kothari S, Sudan R, Williams B, English WJ, Brengman M, Kurian M, Hutter M, Stegemann L, Kallies K, Nguyen NT, Ponce J, Morton JM. Systematic review on reoperative bariatric surgery American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Revision Task Force. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2014, 10: 952-972. PMID: 24776071, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2014.02.014.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Is There A Volume-Outcome Effect?Garg T, Morton J. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Is There A Volume-Outcome Effect? Journal Of Surgical Research 2014, 186: 674. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.11.812.
Are There Post-Operative Differences In Nutrient Profiles For Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Sleeve Gastrectomy?Rosas U, Garg T, Rivas H, Morton J. Are There Post-Operative Differences In Nutrient Profiles For Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Sleeve Gastrectomy? Journal Of Surgical Research 2014, 186: 498. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.11.099.
Is Ambulatory Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Adverse Events?Morton JM, Winegar D, Blackstone R, Wolfe B. Is Ambulatory Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Adverse Events? Annals Of Surgery 2014, 259: 286-292. PMID: 24169190, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000227.
Comparative transcriptional and functional profiling defines conserved programs of intestinal DC differentiation in humans and mice.Watchmaker PB, Lahl K, Lee M, Baumjohann D, Morton J, Kim SJ, Zeng R, Dent A, Ansel KM, Diamond B, Hadeiba H, Butcher EC. Comparative transcriptional and functional profiling defines conserved programs of intestinal DC differentiation in humans and mice. Nature Immunology 2014, 15: 98-108. PMID: 24292363, PMCID: PMC3942165, DOI: 10.1038/ni.2768.
Does Chronic Kidney Disease Affect Outcomes after Major Abdominal Surgery? Results from the National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramCloyd JM, Ma Y, Morton JM, Tamura M, Poultsides GA, Visser BC. Does Chronic Kidney Disease Affect Outcomes after Major Abdominal Surgery? Results from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2013, 18: 605-612. PMID: 24241964, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-013-2390-3.
Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes in BMI <35: A Surgeon’s ViewScharf K, Morton J. Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes in BMI <35: A Surgeon’s View. Obesity Surgery 2013, 24: 144-145. PMID: 24155110, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-013-1098-5.
Severe worsening of diabetic retinopathy following bariatric surgery.Silva RA, Morton JM, Moshfeghi DM. Severe worsening of diabetic retinopathy following bariatric surgery. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 2013, 44 Online: e11-4. PMID: 24131131, DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20131009-01.
Influence of Ethnicity on the Efficacy and Utilization of Bariatric Surgery in the USASudan R, Winegar D, Thomas S, Morton J. Influence of Ethnicity on the Efficacy and Utilization of Bariatric Surgery in the USA. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2013, 18: 130-136. PMID: 24101449, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-013-2368-1.
Comparative effectiveness of bariatric surgery for cardiac risk factor improvementMorton J, Crowe C, Leva N, Rivas H. Comparative effectiveness of bariatric surgery for cardiac risk factor improvement. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2013, 217: s15-s16. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.07.017.
Rules based medicine evaluates changes in inflammation after bariatric surgeryMorton J, Leva N, Lodhia N. Rules based medicine evaluates changes in inflammation after bariatric surgery. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2013, 217: s16. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.07.018.
Joint task force recommendations for credentialing of bariatric surgeonsInabnet WB, Bour E, Carlin AM, Clements R, Finks J, Hutter M, Joyce C, Marley K, Moran J, Morton J, Reavis K, Richardson WS, Satgunam S. Joint task force recommendations for credentialing of bariatric surgeons. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2013, 9: 595-597. PMID: 24079897, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.06.014.
Letter to the Editor: Response to JAMA Article Which Did Not Accept These Letters Delineating Numerous Problems With the Published StudyMorton JM, Nguyen N. Letter to the Editor: Response to JAMA Article Which Did Not Accept These Letters Delineating Numerous Problems With the Published Study. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2013, 9: 831. PMID: 24079903, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.06.002.
Letter to the editor.Morton JM, Wolfe B. Letter to the editor. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2013, 9: 831-832. PMID: 23911346, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2013.06.001.
The Human Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Effect of Obesity and Surgically Induced Weight LossSweeney TE, Morton JM. The Human Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Effect of Obesity and Surgically Induced Weight Loss. JAMA Surgery 2013, 148: 563-569. PMID: 23571517, PMCID: PMC4392891, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.5.
Su1670 Predictors of Cardiopulmonary Complications Following Bariatric SurgeryCrowe C, Garg T, Leva N, Rivas H, Morton J. Su1670 Predictors of Cardiopulmonary Complications Following Bariatric Surgery. Gastroenterology 2013, 144: s-1086-s-1087. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(13)64052-4.
Tu1592 Hand Grip Strength, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in a Bariatric Surgery PopulationLeva N, Dambkowski C, Crowe C, Morton J. Tu1592 Hand Grip Strength, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in a Bariatric Surgery Population. Gastroenterology 2013, 144: s-1133. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(13)64227-4.
590 Influence of Ethnicity on the Efficacy and Utilization of Bariatric Surgery in the United StatesSudan R, Winegar D, Thomas S, Morton J. 590 Influence of Ethnicity on the Efficacy and Utilization of Bariatric Surgery in the United States. Gastroenterology 2013, 144: s-1053. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(13)63922-0.
Mo1770 Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Reduction After Bariatric SurgeryLeva N, Crowe C, Lodhia N, Morton J. Mo1770 Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Reduction After Bariatric Surgery. Gastroenterology 2013, 144: s-1111. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(13)64143-8.
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY: CARDIAC RISK FACTOR REDUCTIONMorton J, Crowe C, Leva N, Garg T. COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY: CARDIAC RISK FACTOR REDUCTION. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2013, 61: e1425. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(13)61425-4.
Single Cell Transcriptional Analysis Reveals A Diminished Subpopulation of Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells in Diabetic PatientsSorkin M, Rennert R, Januszyk M, Morton J, Longaker M, Gurtner G. Single Cell Transcriptional Analysis Reveals A Diminished Subpopulation of Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells in Diabetic Patients. Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 200. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.340.
Comparative Quality of Life Effectiveness for Bariatric SurgeryLeva N, Morton J. Comparative Quality of Life Effectiveness for Bariatric Surgery. Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 233. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.429.
Comment on: Outcomes of bariatric surgery in patients with BMI less than 35 kg/m².Morton J. Comment on: Outcomes of bariatric surgery in patients with BMI less than 35 kg/m². Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases : Official Journal Of The American Society For Bariatric Surgery 2013, 9: 150. PMID: 22266277, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.12.005.
Postprandial glycaemia in cats fed a moderate carbohydrate meal persists for a median of 12 hours--female cats have higher peak glucose concentrations.Farrow H, Rand JS, Morton JM, Sunvold G. Postprandial glycaemia in cats fed a moderate carbohydrate meal persists for a median of 12 hours--female cats have higher peak glucose concentrations. Journal Of Feline Medicine And Surgery 2012, 14: 706-15. PMID: 22653915, DOI: 10.1177/1098612X12449702.
Hospital readmission after a pancreaticoduodenectomy: an emerging quality metric?Kastenberg ZJ, Morton JM, Visser BC, Norton JA, Poultsides GA. Hospital readmission after a pancreaticoduodenectomy: an emerging quality metric? Hepato Pancreato Biliary 2012, 15: 142-148. PMID: 23297725, PMCID: PMC3719921, DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-2574.2012.00563.x.
The EMPOWER Study: Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial of Vagal Blockade to Induce Weight Loss in Morbid ObesitySarr MG, Billington CJ, Brancatisano R, Brancatisano A, Toouli J, Kow L, Nguyen NT, Blackstone R, Maher JW, Shikora S, Reeds DN, Eagon JC, Wolfe BM, O’Rourke R, Fujioka K, Takata M, Swain JM, Morton JM, Ikramuddin S, Schweitzer M, Chand B, Rosenthal R, The EMPOWER Study Group. The EMPOWER Study: Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial of Vagal Blockade to Induce Weight Loss in Morbid Obesity. Obesity Surgery 2012, 22: 1771-1782. PMID: 22956251, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-012-0751-8.
Obesity Disparities in Preventive Care: Findings From the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2005–2007Hernandez‐Boussard T, Ahmed SM, Morton JM. Obesity Disparities in Preventive Care: Findings From the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2005–2007. Obesity 2012, 20: 1639-1644. PMID: 21818146, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2011.258.
The Effect of Positive and Negative Verbal Feedback on Surgical Skills Performance and MotivationKannappan A, Yip DT, Lodhia NA, Morton J, Lau JN. The Effect of Positive and Negative Verbal Feedback on Surgical Skills Performance and Motivation. Journal Of Surgical Education 2012, 69: 798-801. PMID: 23111049, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2012.05.012.
Weighing in on bariatric surgery: who and when?Lodhia N, Morton J. Weighing in on bariatric surgery: who and when? International Journal Of Obesity Supplements 2012, 2: s47-s50. PMID: 25018871, PMCID: PMC4089700, DOI: 10.1038/ijosup.2012.12.
Normal Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case-Cross-Over TrialChangchien 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.
Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and OutcomesBanka G, Woodard G, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and Outcomes. JAMA Surgery 2012, 147: 550-556. PMID: 22786543, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2012.195.
Mo1526 What Motivates Weight Loss Surgery Patients?Lodhia N, Kattan J, Gwaltney D, Kiely K, Ahmed S, Rivas H, Morton J. Mo1526 What Motivates Weight Loss Surgery Patients? Gastroenterology 2012, 142: s-1085. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(12)64216-4.
811 Bariatric Surgery: Still Have an Appetite?Lodhia N, Kattan J, Gwaltney D, Nkansah M, Ahmed S, Morton J. 811 Bariatric Surgery: Still Have an Appetite? Gastroenterology 2012, 142: s-1041. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(12)64038-4.
Postoperative vitamin deficiencies in patients undergoing laparoscopic roux‐en‐y gastric bypassLodhia N, Almario L, Eltorai A, Kattan J, Nkansah M, Kerolus M, Kiely K, Morton J. Postoperative vitamin deficiencies in patients undergoing laparoscopic roux‐en‐y gastric bypass. The FASEB Journal 2012, 26: 809.2-809.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.809.2.
Determinants of Adverse Events in Vascular SurgeryHernandez-Boussard T, McDonald KM, Morton JM, Dalman RL, Bech FR. Determinants of Adverse Events in Vascular Surgery. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2012, 214: 788-797. PMID: 22425449, PMCID: PMC4890555, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.01.045.
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF BARIATRIC SURGERY VERSUS MEDICAL TREATMENT ALONE FOR PATIENTS WITH BMIS BETWEEN 30 AND 35Banka G, Wu C, Morton J, Garber A. COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF BARIATRIC SURGERY VERSUS MEDICAL TREATMENT ALONE FOR PATIENTS WITH BMIS BETWEEN 30 AND 35. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2012, 59: e1886. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(12)61887-7.
Effect of Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass on testosterone and prostate‐specific antigenWoodard G, Ahmed S, Podelski V, Hernandez‐Boussard T, Presti J, Morton J. Effect of Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass on testosterone and prostate‐specific antigen. British Journal Of Surgery 2012, 99: 693-698. PMID: 22302466, DOI: 10.1002/bjs.8693.
Do Racial Disparities Exist for Gastric Bypass Surgery?Lodhia N, Eltorai A, Almario L, Kattan J, Rivas H, Morton J. Do Racial Disparities Exist for Gastric Bypass Surgery? Journal Of Surgical Research 2012, 172: 189. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2011.11.054.
Is Patient Safety Improving? National Trends in Patient Safety Indicators: 1998–2007Downey JR, Hernandez‐Boussard T, Banka G, Morton JM. Is Patient Safety Improving? National Trends in Patient Safety Indicators: 1998–2007. Health Services Research 2011, 47: 414-430. PMID: 22150789, PMCID: PMC3393002, DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01361.x.
Halo Effect for Bariatric Surgery: Collateral Weight Loss in Patients' Family MembersWoodard GA, Encarnacion B, Peraza J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J. Halo Effect for Bariatric Surgery: Collateral Weight Loss in Patients' Family Members. JAMA Surgery 2011, 146: 1185-1190. PMID: 22006878, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2011.244.
Do hostility scores in women decrease following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?Ahmed S, Gwaltney D, Chhavi B, Changchien E, Higa J, Morton J. Do hostility scores in women decrease following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass? Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2011, 213: s118-s119. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2011.06.282.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improves female quality of lifeAhmed S, Higa J, Kiely K, Arslan Z, Morton J. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improves female quality of life. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2011, 213: s13. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2011.06.010.
Relationship between Patient Safety and Hospital Surgical VolumeHernandez‐Boussard T, Downey JR, McDonald K, Morton JM. Relationship between Patient Safety and Hospital Surgical Volume. Health Services Research 2011, 47: 756-769. PMID: 22091561, PMCID: PMC3419887, DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01310.x.
Short-term medication cost savings for treating hypertension and diabetes after gastric bypassGhiassi S, Morton J, Bellatorre N, Eisenberg D. Short-term medication cost savings for treating hypertension and diabetes after gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 8: 269-274. PMID: 21723203, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.05.009.
P-54 Do laparoscopic gastric bypass patients with BMI<35 kg/m2 have similar outcomes as patients with BMI>35 kg/m2?Ahmed S, Gwaltney D, Bajaj C, Morton J. P-54 Do laparoscopic gastric bypass patients with BMI<35 kg/m2 have similar outcomes as patients with BMI>35 kg/m2? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 7: 390. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.04.055.
PL-110 Is ambulatory laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass from the bariatric outcomes longitudinal database (BOLD) associated with higher adverse events?Morton J, DeMaria E, Winegar D, Sherif B, Hutcher N, Blackstone R, Wolfe B. PL-110 Is ambulatory laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass from the bariatric outcomes longitudinal database (BOLD) associated with higher adverse events? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 7: 342-343. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.04.189.
P-65 Outsourcing follow-up in bariatric surgery: an opportunity cost evaluation and why it makes senseRivas H, Hart A, Leroux E, Palacio C, Morton J. P-65 Outsourcing follow-up in bariatric surgery: an opportunity cost evaluation and why it makes sense. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 7: 394. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.04.066.
How Do Adults and Adolescents Compare in Improvement of Biochemical Cardiac Risk Factors S/P Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?Gwaltney D, Ahmed S, Morton J. How Do Adults and Adolescents Compare in Improvement of Biochemical Cardiac Risk Factors S/P Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass? Gastroenterology 2011, 140: s-999. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)64145-0.
Anastomotic Complications Following RYGB: Can Ulcers/Strictures Be Predicted?Ahmed S, Taylor A, Bajaj C, Gwaltney D, Kiely K, Morton J. Anastomotic Complications Following RYGB: Can Ulcers/Strictures Be Predicted? Gastroenterology 2011, 140: s-1042. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)64329-1.
P-122 Does sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass improve biochemical cardiac risk factors equally?Ahmed S, Gwaltney D, Bajaj C, Keily K, Higa J, Morton J. P-122 Does sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass improve biochemical cardiac risk factors equally? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 7: 414. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.04.124.
P-56 Does laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improve quality of life in both adolescents and adult morbidly obese patients?Gwaltney D, Ahmed S, Faralles S, Albanese C, Morton J. P-56 Does laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improve quality of life in both adolescents and adult morbidly obese patients? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 7: 391. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.04.057.
B-type natriuretic peptide increases after gastric bypass surgery and correlates with weight lossChangchien EM, Ahmed S, Betti F, Higa J, Kiely K, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J. B-type natriuretic peptide increases after gastric bypass surgery and correlates with weight loss. Surgical Endoscopy 2011, 25: 2338. PMID: 21424205, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-010-1565-1.
Determination of the relationship between gastric wall thickness and body mass index with endoscopic ultrasound.Larsen MC, Yan BM, Morton J, Van Dam J. Determination of the relationship between gastric wall thickness and body mass index with endoscopic ultrasound. Obesity Surgery 2011, 21: 300-4. PMID: 19381738, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-009-9839-1.
Declining Incidence of Neonatal Endophthalmitis in the United StatesMoshfeghi A, Charalel R, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J, Moshfeghi D. Declining Incidence of Neonatal Endophthalmitis in the United States. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2011, 151: 59-65.e1. PMID: 20970776, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.07.008.
Curcumin suppresses intestinal polyps in APC Min mice fed a high fat diet.Pettan-Brewer C, Morton J, Mangalindan R, Ladiges W. Curcumin suppresses intestinal polyps in APC Min mice fed a high fat diet. Pathobiology Of Aging & Age Related Diseases 2011, 1 PMID: 22953026, PMCID: PMC3417547, DOI: 10.3402/pba.v1i0.7013.
Impaired Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Case-Crossover TrialWoodard GA, Downey J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Impaired Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Case-Crossover Trial. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2010, 212: 209-214. PMID: 21183366, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.09.020.
The Role of Surgical Champions in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program – A National SurveyRaval M, Bentrem D, Eskandari M, Ingraham A, Hall B, Randolph B, Ko C, Morton J. The Role of Surgical Champions in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program – A National Survey. Journal Of Surgical Research 2010, 166: e15-e25. PMID: 21176914, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.10.036.
Laparoscopic diaphragmatic pacer placement – a potential new treatment for ALS patients: a brief description of the device and anesthetic issuesSchmiesing C, Lee J, Morton J, Brock-Utne J. Laparoscopic diaphragmatic pacer placement – a potential new treatment for ALS patients: a brief description of the device and anesthetic issues. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2010, 22: 549-552. PMID: 21056813, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2009.09.010.
Does a surgical safety checklist improve patient safety culture and outcomes?Tsai T, Boussard T, Welton M, Morton J. Does a surgical safety checklist improve patient safety culture and outcomes? Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2010, 211: s102. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.06.269.
Cost Consciousness and Medical EducationRivas H, Morton J, Krummel T. Cost Consciousness and Medical Education. New England Journal Of Medicine 2010, 363: 888-891. PMID: 20738193, DOI: 10.1056/nejmc1005803.
Frequency and Outcomes of Blood Products Transfusion Across Procedures and Clinical Conditions Warranting Inpatient Care: An Analysis of the 2004 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample DatabaseMorton J, Anastassopoulos K, Patel S, Lerner J, Ryan K, Goss T, Dodd S. Frequency and Outcomes of Blood Products Transfusion Across Procedures and Clinical Conditions Warranting Inpatient Care: An Analysis of the 2004 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2010, 25: 289-296. PMID: 20530223, DOI: 10.1177/1062860610366159.
P-125: Quality of life improves following gastric bypass, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomyChangchien E, Woodard G, Betti F, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J. P-125: Quality of life improves following gastric bypass, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2010, 6: s68-s69. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2010.03.169.
P-121: Does gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy alter alcohol metabolism?Changchien E, Woodard G, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J. P-121: Does gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy alter alcohol metabolism? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2010, 6: s67. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2010.03.165.
Cardiac Arrest During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a Bariatric Patient with Drug-Associated Long QT SyndromeWoodard G, Brodsky JB, Morton JM. Cardiac Arrest During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a Bariatric Patient with Drug-Associated Long QT Syndrome. Obesity Surgery 2010, 21: 134-137. PMID: 20383601, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-010-0137-8.
Intraoperative Fluid Replacement and Postoperative Creatine Phosphokinase Levels in Laparoscopic Bariatric PatientsWool DB, Lemmens HJ, Brodsky JB, Solomon H, Chong KP, Morton JM. Intraoperative Fluid Replacement and Postoperative Creatine Phosphokinase Levels in Laparoscopic Bariatric Patients. Obesity Surgery 2010, 20: 698-701. PMID: 20198451, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-010-0092-4.
Endoscopic removal of dysfunctioning rings or bands after restrictive bariatric proceduresMorton JM. Endoscopic removal of dysfunctioning rings or bands after restrictive bariatric procedures. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010, 71: 475-476. PMID: 20189505, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.11.014.
One Year Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors: a Comparative Trial of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Adjustable Gastric BandingWoodard 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.
Chapter 7 Bariatric SurgeryWoodard G, Morton J. Chapter 7 Bariatric Surgery. 2010, 115-119.e2. DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4160-6189-2.00007-x.
Bariatric surgery improves male endocrine functionWoodard G, Banka G, Morton J. Bariatric surgery improves male endocrine function. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2009, 209: s21. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.06.039.
Differential Intra-abdominal Adipose Tissue Profiling in Obese, Insulin-resistant WomenLiu A, McLaughlin T, Liu T, Sherman A, Yee G, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Morton J, Cushman SW, Reaven GM, Tsao PS. Differential Intra-abdominal Adipose Tissue Profiling in Obese, Insulin-resistant Women. Obesity Surgery 2009, 19: 1564. PMID: 19711137, PMCID: PMC3181138, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-009-9949-9.
Comparison of hospital charges between robotic, laparoscopic stapled, and laparoscopic handsewn Roux-en-Y gastric bypassCuret MJ, Solomon H, Liu G, Morton JM. Comparison of hospital charges between robotic, laparoscopic stapled, and laparoscopic handsewn Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2009, 3: 199. PMID: 27638380, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-009-0150-x.
Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in the United States: 1997 through 2005Lad E, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J, Moshfeghi D. Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in the United States: 1997 through 2005. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2009, 148: 451-458.e2. PMID: 19541285, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.04.018.
Plasma Glucose and Insulin Regulation Is Abnormal Following Gastric Bypass Surgery with or Without NeuroglycopeniaKim SH, Liu TC, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Morton JM, Reaven GM, McLaughlin TL. Plasma Glucose and Insulin Regulation Is Abnormal Following Gastric Bypass Surgery with or Without Neuroglycopenia. Obesity Surgery 2009, 19: 1550. PMID: 19557485, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-009-9893-8.
Comparison of hospital charges between robotic, laparoscopic stapled, and laparoscopic handsewn Roux-en-Y gastric bypassCuret MJ, Curet M, Solomon H, Lui G, Morton JM. Comparison of hospital charges between robotic, laparoscopic stapled, and laparoscopic handsewn Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2009, 3: 75-78. PMID: 27638218, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-009-0143-9.
Probiotics Improve Outcomes After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized TrialWoodard GA, Encarnacion B, Downey JR, Peraza J, Chong K, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Probiotics Improve Outcomes After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2009, 13: 1198-1204. PMID: 19381735, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-009-0891-x.
Relationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources, and Mortality in Pancreatic ResectionJoseph B, Morton J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Rubinfeld I, Faraj C, Velanovich V. Relationship Between Hospital Volume, System Clinical Resources, and Mortality in Pancreatic Resection. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2009, 208: 520-527. PMID: 19476785, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2009.01.019.
The effects of surface preparation on the penetration of hydrocortisone through canine skin.Ahlstrom LA, Cross SE, Morton JM, Mills PC. The effects of surface preparation on the penetration of hydrocortisone through canine skin. Veterinary Journal (London, England : 1997) 2009, 180: 48-54. PMID: 18294885, DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.014.
Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe, and Effective in the Assessment and Management of Complications Following Gastric Bypass SurgeryLee J, Van Dam J, Morton J, Curet M, Banerjee S. Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe, and Effective in the Assessment and Management of Complications Following Gastric Bypass Surgery. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2009, 104: 575-582. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-200903000-00014.
Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe, and Effective in the Assessment and Management of Complications Following Gastric Bypass SurgeryLee JK, Van Dam J, Morton JM, Curet M, Banerjee S. Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe, and Effective in the Assessment and Management of Complications Following Gastric Bypass Surgery. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2009, 104: ajg2008102. PMID: 19262516, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2008.102.
Preface to second editionAlvarez A, Brodsky J, Lemmens H, Morton J. Preface to second edition. 2009, x-x. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511676307.001.
Succinylcholine: A Useful Drug in Bariatric SurgeryBrodsky JB, Lemmens HJ, Morton JM. Succinylcholine: A Useful Drug in Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2008, 19: 537-537. PMID: 19089518, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-008-9795-1.
Benefits to Patients Choosing Preoperative Weight Loss in Gastric Bypass Surgery: New Results of a Randomized TrialSolomon H, Liu GY, Alami R, Morton J, Curet MJ. Benefits to Patients Choosing Preoperative Weight Loss in Gastric Bypass Surgery: New Results of a Randomized Trial. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2008, 208: 241-245. PMID: 19228536, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.09.028.
Pregnancy and fertility following bariatric surgery: a systematic review.Maggard MA, Yermilov I, Li Z, Maglione M, Newberry S, Suttorp M, Hilton L, Santry HP, Morton JM, Livingston EH, Shekelle PG. Pregnancy and fertility following bariatric surgery: a systematic review. JAMA 2008, 300: 2286-96. PMID: 19017915, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2008.641.
PSY33 CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH BLOODTRANSFUSION DURING INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2004 HEALTH CARE COST AND UTILIZATION PROJECT NATIONWIDEINPATIENT SAMPLE DATABASEPatel S, Anastassopoulos K, Lerner J, Ryan K, Dodd S, Goss T, Morton J. PSY33 CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH BLOODTRANSFUSION DURING INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2004 HEALTH CARE COST AND UTILIZATION PROJECT NATIONWIDEINPATIENT SAMPLE DATABASE. Value In Health 2008, 11: a639. DOI: 10.1016/s1098-3015(10)67083-0.
Insulin glargine has a long duration of effect following administration either once daily or twice daily in divided doses in healthy cats.Marshall RD, Rand JS, Morton JM. Insulin glargine has a long duration of effect following administration either once daily or twice daily in divided doses in healthy cats. Journal Of Feline Medicine And Surgery 2008, 10: 488-94. PMID: 18703367, DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2008.05.002.
Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Review of the LiteraturePineda CE, Shelton AA, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM, Welton ML. Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2008, 12: 2037-2044. PMID: 18622653, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0594-8.
Are health related outcomes in acute pancreatitis improving? An analysis of national trends in the U.S. from 1997 to 2003.Brown A, Young B, Morton J, Behrns K, Shaheen N. Are health related outcomes in acute pancreatitis improving? An analysis of national trends in the U.S. from 1997 to 2003. JOP Journal Of The Pancreas 2008, 9: 408-14. PMID: 18648131.
Preoperative Endoscopic Screening for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass has a Low Yield for Anatomic FindingsMong C, Van Dam J, Morton J, Gerson L, Curet M, Banerjee S. Preoperative Endoscopic Screening for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass has a Low Yield for Anatomic Findings. Obesity Surgery 2008, 18: 1067-1073. PMID: 18574642, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-008-9600-1.
P71: Is there consensus for postoperative practice patterns? A survey of ASMBS surgeonsOwens S, Downey J, Ramachandra T, Peraza J, Woodard G, Morton J. P71: Is there consensus for postoperative practice patterns? A survey of ASMBS surgeons. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 339-340. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.03.132.
ST-04: Attitudes and outcomes for body contouring after gastric bypass surgeryNoland S, Downey J, Brat G, Woodard G, Morton J. ST-04: Attitudes and outcomes for body contouring after gastric bypass surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 369. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.03.033.
P72: CT scan reconstruction demonstrates no change in gastric pouch size at one yearDowney J, Jeffries B, Morton J. P72: CT scan reconstruction demonstrates no change in gastric pouch size at one year. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 340. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.03.133.
P70: Gastric bypass provides long-term improvement in cardiac risk factorsWoodard G, Downey J, Peraza J, Morton J. P70: Gastric bypass provides long-term improvement in cardiac risk factors. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 339. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.03.131.
P73: Does liberal intra-operative IV fluid administration decrease post-operative CPK levels? A randomized controlled trialWool D, Lemmens H, Soloman H, Brodsky J, Morton J. P73: Does liberal intra-operative IV fluid administration decrease post-operative CPK levels? A randomized controlled trial. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 340. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.03.134.
ST-06: Comparison of hospital charges between robotic-assisted, stapled and hand-sewn gastric bypassSolomon H, Liu G, Lee L, Alami R, Morton J, Curet M. ST-06: Comparison of hospital charges between robotic-assisted, stapled and hand-sewn gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 370. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.03.035.
1035 Meta-Analysis of Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colon and Rectal ResectionPineda C, Shelton A, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton J, Welton M. 1035 Meta-Analysis of Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colon and Rectal Resection. Gastroenterology 2008, 134: a-860. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(08)64029-9.
343 Probiotics Improve Weight Loss, GI-Related Quality of Life and H2 Breath Tests After Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized TrialWoodard G, Peraza J, Downey J, Encarnacion B, Morton J. 343 Probiotics Improve Weight Loss, GI-Related Quality of Life and H2 Breath Tests After Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology 2008, 134: a-846. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(08)63955-4.
779 Signal Detection: A New Statistical Method to Predict NASH in Gastric Bypass PatientsMorton J, Woodard G, Hernandez-Boussard T. 779 Signal Detection: A New Statistical Method to Predict NASH in Gastric Bypass Patients. Gastroenterology 2008, 134: a-855. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(08)64003-2.
Retinopathy of prematurity in the United StatesLad E, Nguyen T, Morton J, Moshfeghi D. Retinopathy of prematurity in the United States. British Journal Of Ophthalmology 2008, 92: 320. PMID: 18303153, DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.126201.
Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Type 2 DiabetesSchernthaner G, Morton JM. Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2008, 31: s297-s302. PMID: 18227500, DOI: 10.2337/dc08-s270.
Profiling surgical staplers: effect of staple height, buttress, and overlap on staple line failureMery CM, Shafi BM, Binyamin G, Morton JM, Gertner M. Profiling surgical staplers: effect of staple height, buttress, and overlap on staple line failure. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2008, 4: 416-422. PMID: 18226977, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.11.008.
Use of Flexible Endoscopic Scissors to Cut Obstructing Suture Material in Gastric Bypass PatientsPatel C, Van Dam J, Curet M, Morton JM, Banerjee S. Use of Flexible Endoscopic Scissors to Cut Obstructing Suture Material in Gastric Bypass Patients. Obesity Surgery 2008, 18: 336-339. PMID: 18197458, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9283-z.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in a Morbidly Obese 18-year-old with Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyWaipa 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.
Reporting of Bariatric Surgery OutcomesWoodard G, Morton J. Reporting of Bariatric Surgery Outcomes. 2008, 243-251. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-69171-8_30.
National Trends in Adolescent Bariatric Surgical Procedures and Implications for Surgical Centers of ExcellenceSchilling PL, Davis MM, Albanese CT, Dutta S, Morton J. National Trends in Adolescent Bariatric Surgical Procedures and Implications for Surgical Centers of Excellence. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2007, 206: 1-12. PMID: 18155562, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.07.028.
Gastrointestinal Complications after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A National Study of Morbidity and Mortality PredictorsRodriguez F, Nguyen TC, Galanko JA, Morton J. Gastrointestinal Complications after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A National Study of Morbidity and Mortality Predictors. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2007, 205: 741-747. PMID: 18035256, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2007.07.003.
Does gastric bypass alter alcohol metabolism?Hagedorn JC, Encarnacion B, Brat GA, Morton JM. Does gastric bypass alter alcohol metabolism? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 543-548. PMID: 17903777, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.07.003.
Weight gain after bariatric surgery as a result of large gastric stoma: endotherapy with sodium morrhuate to induce stomal stenosis may prevent the need for surgical revisionMorton JM. Weight gain after bariatric surgery as a result of large gastric stoma: endotherapy with sodium morrhuate to induce stomal stenosis may prevent the need for surgical revision. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2007, 66: 246-247. PMID: 17643696, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.05.008.
Nature versus Nurture: Identical Twins and Bariatric SurgeryHagedorn JC, Morton JM. Nature versus Nurture: Identical Twins and Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 728-731. PMID: 17879569, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9134-y.
Disappointing Weight Loss among Shift Workers after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass SurgeryKetchum ES, Morton JM. Disappointing Weight Loss among Shift Workers after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 581. PMID: 17658014, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9100-8.
6 Does gastric bypass alter alcohol metabolism?Hagedorn J, Lau J, Samrau M, LaMasters T, Morton J. 6 Does gastric bypass alter alcohol metabolism? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 278-279. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.011.
P106 Musculo-skeletal quality of life: What is the interaction between obesity, depression, and GI related quality of life?Lawson E, Encarnacion B, Ketchum E, Morton J. P106 Musculo-skeletal quality of life: What is the interaction between obesity, depression, and GI related quality of life? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 334. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.175.
S6 Triglyceride/HDL ratio: A single serum marker for metabolic syndrome in the morbidly obese?Lau J, McLauglin T, LaMasters T, Morton J. S6 Triglyceride/HDL ratio: A single serum marker for metabolic syndrome in the morbidly obese? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 354-355. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.232.
AH9 Bariatric surgery improves cardiac risk factors in morbidly obese adolescentsMorton J, Dutta S, Hagedorn J, Encarnacion B, Albanese C. AH9 Bariatric surgery improves cardiac risk factors in morbidly obese adolescents. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 351. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.224.
P97 Triglyceride/HDL ratio: A single serum marker for metabolic syndrome in the morbidly obese?Lau J, McLauglin T, LaMasters T, Morton J. P97 Triglyceride/HDL ratio: A single serum marker for metabolic syndrome in the morbidly obese? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 331-332. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.165.
P35 Liver function tests and metabolic syndrome: Is there a differential effect after gastric bypass?Encarnacion B, Ketchum E, Hagedorn J, Morton J. P35 Liver function tests and metabolic syndrome: Is there a differential effect after gastric bypass? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 310. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2007.03.102.
Retrievable inferior vena cava filters may be safely applied in gastric bypass surgerySchuster R, Hagedorn JC, Curet MJ, Morton JM. Retrievable inferior vena cava filters may be safely applied in gastric bypass surgery. Surgical Endoscopy 2007, 21: 2277-2279. PMID: 17440780, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9370-1.
New Device for Introduction of Circular StaplerMorton JM. New Device for Introduction of Circular Stapler. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 426-426. PMID: 17546857, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9054-x.
Abnormal Findings on Routine Upper GI Series following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassRaman R, Raman B, Raman P, Rossiter S, Curet MJ, Mindelzun R, Morton JM. Abnormal Findings on Routine Upper GI Series following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 311-316. PMID: 17546837, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9057-7.
Is there a benefit to preoperative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trialAlami 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.
Clinical resolution of severely symptomatic pseudotumor cerebri after gastric bypass in an adolescentChandra V, Dutta S, Albanese CT, Shepard E, Farrales-Nguyen S, Morton J. Clinical resolution of severely symptomatic pseudotumor cerebri after gastric bypass in an adolescent. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 198-200. PMID: 17324634, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.11.015.
Transnasal small-caliber esophagogastroduodenoscopy for preoperative evaluation of the high-risk morbidly obese patientAlami R, Schuster R, Friedland S, Curet M, Wren S, Soetikno R, Morton J, Safadi B. Transnasal small-caliber esophagogastroduodenoscopy for preoperative evaluation of the high-risk morbidly obese patient. Surgical Endoscopy 2007, 21: 758-760. PMID: 17235723, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-006-9101-z.
Gastric bypass reduces biochemical cardiac risk factorsWilliams DB, Hagedorn JC, Lawson EH, Galanko JA, Safadi BY, Curet MJ, Morton JM. Gastric bypass reduces biochemical cardiac risk factors. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2006, 3: 8-13. PMID: 17196442, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.10.003.
Attitude of Prospective Surgical Residents Regarding Surgery for Morbid ObesitySchuster R, Morton JM, Liu GY, Alami RS, Curet MJ. Attitude of Prospective Surgical Residents Regarding Surgery for Morbid Obesity. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 1464-1468. PMID: 17132412, DOI: 10.1381/096089206778869915.
Concurrent Gastric Bypass and Repair of Anterior Abdominal Wall HerniasSchuster R, Curet MJ, Alami RS, Morton JM, Wren SM, Safadi BY. Concurrent Gastric Bypass and Repair of Anterior Abdominal Wall Hernias. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 1205-1208. PMID: 16989705, DOI: 10.1381/096089206778392374.
Pulmonary Embolus after Retrieval of a Temporary Inferior Vena Caval Filter in a Jehovah's Witness Undergoing Gastric Bypass SurgeryHagedorn JC, Morton JM. Pulmonary Embolus after Retrieval of a Temporary Inferior Vena Caval Filter in a Jehovah's Witness Undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 1096-1100. PMID: 16901367, DOI: 10.1381/096089206778026370.
Intra-operative Fluid Volume Influences Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass SurgerySchuster R, Alami RS, Curet MJ, Paulraj N, Morton JM, Brodsky JB, Brock-Utne JG, Lemmens HJ. Intra-operative Fluid Volume Influences Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 848-851. PMID: 16839481, DOI: 10.1381/096089206777822197.
Methamphetamine Use Following Bariatric Surgery in an AdolescentDutta S, Morton J, Shepard E, Peebles R, Farrales-Nguyen S, Hammer LD, Albanese CT. Methamphetamine Use Following Bariatric Surgery in an Adolescent. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 780-782. PMID: 16756743, DOI: 10.1381/096089206777346646.
NIS vs SAGESMorton JM, Galanko JA, Soper NJ, Low DE, Hunter J, Traverso LW. NIS vs SAGES. Surgical Endoscopy 2006, 20: 1124-1128. PMID: 16703443, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-004-8829-6.
P52 Natural history of hepatitis C following gastric bypass surgerySchuster R, Alami R, Curet M, Wren S, Safadi B, Morton J. P52 Natural history of hepatitis C following gastric bypass surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2006, 2: 326-327. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.04.128.
S8 Novel predictors of NASH in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgeryWilliams B, Hagedorn J, Alami R, Lawson E, Encarnacion B, Schuster R, Curet M, Morton J. S8 Novel predictors of NASH in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2006, 2: 358. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.04.228.
16 Is there a benefit to pre-operative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trialAlami R, Morton J, Sanchez B, Schuster R, Peters A, Curet M. 16 Is there a benefit to pre-operative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trial. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2006, 2: 291. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.04.020.
Orogastric Tube Complications in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassSanchez BS, Safadi BY, Kieran JA, Hsu GP, Brodsky JB, Curet MJ, Morton JM. Orogastric Tube Complications in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 443-447. PMID: 16608608, DOI: 10.1381/096089206776327350.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a patient with midgut malrotationAlami RS, Schuster R, Morton JM, Curet MJ. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in a patient with midgut malrotation. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2006, 2: 222-225. PMID: 16925348, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.12.003.
Electron spin relaxation of N@C60 in CS2 in CS2.Morton JJ, Tyryshkin AM, Ardavan A, Porfyrakis K, Lyon SA, Andrew D Briggs G. Electron spin relaxation of N@C60 in CS2 in CS2. The Journal Of Chemical Physics 2006, 124: 14508. PMID: 16409042, DOI: 10.1063/1.2147262.
Analysis of the SAGES outcomes initiative cholecystectomy registryVelanovich V, Morton J, McDonald M, Orlando R, Maupin G, Traverso L. Analysis of the SAGES outcomes initiative cholecystectomy registry. Surgical Endoscopy 2005, 20: 43-50. PMID: 16333539, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0378-0.
Analysis of the SAGES Outcomes Initiative groin hernia databaseVelanovich V, Shadduck P, Khaitan L, Morton J, Maupin G, Traverso L. Analysis of the SAGES Outcomes Initiative groin hernia database. Surgical Endoscopy 2005, 20: 191-198. PMID: 16341567, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0436-7.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs and high-volume academic facilities: a comparison of institutional outcomesAlami R, Morton J, Sanchez B, Curet M, Wren S, Safadi B. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs and high-volume academic facilities: a comparison of institutional outcomes. The American Journal Of Surgery 2005, 190: 821-825. PMID: 16226965, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.07.027.
Incidental Finding of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) during Laparoscopic Gastric BypassSanchez B, Morton J, Curet M, Alami R, Safadi B. Incidental Finding of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) during Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 1384-1388. PMID: 16354516, DOI: 10.1381/096089205774859326.
Comparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and traditional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassSanchez 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.
Weighing In on Bariatric Surgery: Procedure Use, Readmission Rates, and MortalityWolfe B, Morton J. Weighing In on Bariatric Surgery: Procedure Use, Readmission Rates, and Mortality. JAMA 2005, 294: 1960-1963. PMID: 16234503, DOI: 10.1001/jama.294.15.1960.
The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassAlvarado 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.
The SAGES Bariatric Surgery Outcome InitiativeNguyen 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.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Differences in Outcome between Attendings and Assistants of Different Training BackgroundsHsu 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.
National in-patient outcomes for adolescent bariatric surgeryMorton J, Albanese C. National in-patient outcomes for adolescent bariatric surgery. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2005, 1: 288. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.03.189.
Gastric bypass reduces biochemical cardiac risk factorsWilliams D, Alami R, Lawson E, Sanchez B, Safadi B, Curet M, Morton J. Gastric bypass reduces biochemical cardiac risk factors. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2005, 1: 234. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.03.037.
Impact of preoperative weight loss in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB)M.S. R, Hsu G, Safadi B, Alami R, Sanchez B, Morton J, Curet M. Impact of preoperative weight loss in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB). Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2005, 1: 256. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.03.098.
Comparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and traditional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassSanchez 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: 237. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.03.046.
Nitrous Oxide and Laparoscopic Bariatric SurgeryBrodsky J, Lemmens H, Collins J, Morton J, Curet M, Brock-Utne J. Nitrous Oxide and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 494-496. PMID: 15946427, DOI: 10.1381/0960892053723286.
A national comparison of surgical versus percutaneous drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts: 1997–2001Morton JM, Brown A, Galanko JA, Norton JA, Grimm IS, Behrns KE. A national comparison of surgical versus percutaneous drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts: 1997–2001. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2005, 9: 15-21. PMID: 15623440, DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2004.10.005.
Introducing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs medical facilitySafadi B, Kieran J, Hall R, Morton J, Bellatorre N, Shinoda E, Johnson P, Curet M, Wren S. Introducing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. The American Journal Of Surgery 2004, 188: 606-610. PMID: 15546580, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.07.021.
What do surgery residents do on their call nights?Morton JM, Baker CC, Farrell TM, Yohe ME, Kimple RJ, Herman DC, Udekwu P, Galanko JA, Behrns KE, Meyer AA. What do surgery residents do on their call nights? The American Journal Of Surgery 2004, 188: 225-229. PMID: 15450824, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.06.011.
Bovine pericardium buttress limits recanalization of the uncut roux-en-Y in a porcine modelMorton J, Lucktong T, Trasti S, Farrell T. Bovine pericardium buttress limits recanalization of the uncut roux-en-Y in a porcine model. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2004, 8: 127-131. PMID: 14746845, DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2003.09.024.
Gallbladder Function Before and After FundoplicationMorton J, Bowers S, Lucktong T, Mattar S, Bradshaw W, Behrns K, Koruda M, Herbst C, McCartney W, Halkar R, Smith C, Farrell T. Gallbladder Function Before and After Fundoplication. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2002, 6: 806-811. PMID: 12504218, DOI: 10.1016/s1091-255x(02)00087-2.
Resection of Benign Esophageal Stricture through a Minimally Invasive Endoscopic and Transgastric ApproachLucktong T, Morton J, Shaheen N, Farrell T. Resection of Benign Esophageal Stricture through a Minimally Invasive Endoscopic and Transgastric Approach. The American Surgeon 2002, 68: 720-723. PMID: 12206608, DOI: 10.1177/000313480206800812.

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