2022
Comment on: The impact of routine division of the greater omentum on small bowel obstruction after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Ghiassi S, Gibbs K. Comment on: The impact of routine division of the greater omentum on small bowel obstruction after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 19: 185-186. PMID: 36351848, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComment on: Metabolic bone disease and fracture risk after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: comparative analysis of a multi-institutional research network
Gibbs K. Comment on: Metabolic bone disease and fracture risk after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: comparative analysis of a multi-institutional research network. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2022, 18: e32-e33. PMID: 35232657, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.01.019.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Trends in Splenectomy: Where Does Laparoscopy Stand?
Matharoo G, Afthinos J, Gibbs K. Trends in Splenectomy: Where Does Laparoscopy Stand? JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2014, 18: e2014.00239. PMID: 25587215, PMCID: PMC4283102, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2014.00239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic splenectomyLS groupNationwide Inpatient Sample databaseRate of splenectomyAdvanced laparoscopic skillsHospital stayOverall morbidityPostoperative complicationsComorbid conditionsVascular anomaliesPartial splenectomyLaparoscopic proceduresTraumatic injurySplenectomyInvasive techniquesOS groupSuperior outcomesNationwide trendsSample databaseLaparoscopic skillsLess mortalityNIS dataOverall rateMorbidityLaparoscopy
2013
Perioperative risk factors for 30-day mortality after bariatric surgery: is functional status important?
Khan M, Grinberg R, Johnson S, Afthinos J, Gibbs K. Perioperative risk factors for 30-day mortality after bariatric surgery: is functional status important? Surgical Endoscopy 2013, 27: 1772-1777. PMID: 23299129, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-012-2678-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBariatric SurgeryBody Mass IndexComorbidityCoronary DiseaseDatabases, FactualDiabetes ComplicationsDyspneaFemaleGastric BypassGastroplastyHemorrhagic DisordersHospital MortalityHumansLaparoscopyLaparotomyMaleMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsConceptsBody mass indexFunctional statusPerioperative mortalityGastric bypassBariatric proceduresBariatric surgeryRisk factorsSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseNational Surgical Quality Improvement Program databaseQuality Improvement Program databaseBariatric surgery populationOpen bariatric proceduresOpen gastric bypassPrimary bariatric procedurePrior coronary interventionPerioperative mortality ratePerioperative risk factorsUnintentional weight lossImprovement Program databaseLaparoscopic gastric bandingComorbid risk factorsLaparoscopic gastric bypassBaseline functional statusClinical scoring systemNational patient sample
2009
The Dangers of Broccoli
Gibbs K. The Dangers of Broccoli. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2009, 6: 439-440. PMID: 19889584, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2009.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCardboard bezoar complicating laparoscopic gastric bypass
Patton W, Gibbs K. Cardboard bezoar complicating laparoscopic gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2009, 6: 313-315. PMID: 19796995, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2009.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
The Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism in Open versus Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Gargiulo N, Veith F, Lipsitz E, Suggs W, Ohki T, Goodman E, Vemulapalli P, Gibbs K, Teixeira J. The Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism in Open versus Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2007, 21: 556-559. PMID: 17823038, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2007.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnastomosis, Roux-en-YAnticoagulantsBody Mass IndexCase-Control StudiesFemoral VeinGastric BypassHeparinHumansIncidenceInjections, SubcutaneousLaparoscopyNew York CityObesity, MorbidPulmonary EmbolismRadiography, ThoracicRetrospective StudiesStockings, CompressionSurvival RateTomography, Spiral ComputedVena Cava FiltersVenous ThrombosisConceptsLaparoscopic gastric bypassOpen gastric bypassIncidence of PEPulmonary embolismDeep vein thrombosisGastric bypassVein thrombosisNonfatal pulmonary embolismVena caval compressionFatal pulmonary embolismVenous stasis diseaseChest X-raySigns of hypoxiaChi-squared testLaparoscopic groupSubcutaneous heparinSuperobese patientsSuperobese populationPostoperative prophylaxisPulmonary hypertensionPostoperative periodSingle surgeonVenous returnCaval compressionCompression stockings
2005
Intestinal Malrotation in a Patient Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Gibbs K, Forrester G, Vemulapalli P, Teixeira J. Intestinal Malrotation in a Patient Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 703-706. PMID: 15946464, DOI: 10.1381/0960892053923743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnastomosis, Roux-en-YFemaleGastric BypassHumansIntestine, SmallLaparoscopyObesity, MorbidConceptsIntestinal malrotationGastric bypassSignificant past medical historyMorbidly obese womenLaparoscopic gastric bypassPast medical historyInitial laparoscopic explorationBowel obstructionLaparoscopic explorationMost patientsObese womenMedical historyIncomplete rotationMalrotationBypassPatientsObstructionSymptomsWomenLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is Safe and Effective in Patients with a BMI ≥60
Farkas D, Vemulapalli P, Haider A, Lopes J, Gibbs K, Teixeira J. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is Safe and Effective in Patients with a BMI ≥60. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 486-493. PMID: 15946426, DOI: 10.1381/0960892053723466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexHigh BMI groupLow BMI groupBMI groupsGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxMean percent excess weight lossPercent excess weight lossWeight lossExcess weight lossSuper-obese patientsPostoperative weight lossY Gastric BypassSimilar complication ratesGood surgical optionLighter patientsPerioperative complicationsComplication rateMinor complicationsObese patientsConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsSingle surgeonMass indexSurgical optionsLaparoscopic management of an adrenal leiomyoma in an AIDS patient. A case report and review of the literature.
Gibbs K, White A, Kaleya R. Laparoscopic management of an adrenal leiomyoma in an AIDS patient. A case report and review of the literature. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2005, 9: 345-8. PMID: 16121885, PMCID: PMC3015615.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmooth muscle tumorsAdrenal leiomyomaLaparoscopic managementAdrenal massesMuscle tumorsAdrenal glandAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome PatientsLeft adrenal massVague abdominal discomfortImmunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patientsElective laparoscopicAbdominal discomfortPathological reviewAIDS patientsCase reportImmunocompromised populationsSyndrome patientsInvasive proceduresSignificant benefitsPatientsTumorsSignificant enlargementLeiomyomaGlandSparse literature
2003
Gastric Bezoar Complicating Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Review of Literature
White N, Gibbs K, Goodwin A, Teixeira J. Gastric Bezoar Complicating Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Review of Literature. Obesity Surgery 2003, 13: 948-950. PMID: 14738689, DOI: 10.1381/096089203322618849.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingAdjustable gastric bandingGastric bandingGastric bezoarsMost bezoarsReview of literatureGastric surgeryMorbid obesityBariatric surgeryBezoar formationSurgical optionsPyloric functionLower incidenceNormal stomachBezoarSurgeryBandingComplicationsObesityPyloriIncidenceStomachPeristalsisMonthsLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y pancreatic cyst-jejunostomy
Teixeira J, Gibbs K, Vaimakis S, Rezayat C. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y pancreatic cyst-jejunostomy. Surgical Endoscopy 2003, 17: 1910-1913. PMID: 14569449, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-003-8801-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternal drainage proceduresPancreatic pseudocystLaparoscopic RouxDrainage proceduresMean operative timeMinor complication rateTreatment of choiceChronic pancreatic pseudocystsCyst-jejunostomyGallstone pancreatitisComplication rateMean EBLAlcoholic pancreatitisMajor complicationsOperative timeSurgical managementInvasive managementMean ageSurgical techniqueCyst gastrostomyPseudocystInvasive surgeryInternal drainagePancreatitisRoux