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
Unidentified swallowed object?: when an erosion is not an erosion
Gibbs K, Reddy G, Straker T. Unidentified swallowed object?: when an erosion is not an erosion. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2009, 6: 319-321. PMID: 20096643, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2009.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Partial recovery of luteal function after bariatric surgery in obese women
Rochester D, Jain A, Polotsky A, Polotsky H, Gibbs K, Isaac B, Zeitlian G, Hickmon C, Feng S, Santoro N. Partial recovery of luteal function after bariatric surgery in obese women. Fertility And Sterility 2008, 92: 1410-1415. PMID: 18829008, PMCID: PMC2818247, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexNormal-weight control subjectsNormal-weight womenControl subjectsWeight lossBariatric surgeryObese womenMean body mass indexHigher body mass indexLarger postoperative decreaseReproductive endocrine abnormalitiesObservational cohort studyWeight loss surgeryFollicle-stimulating hormoneDaily hormonesCohort studyEumenorrheic womenOvulatory womenPostoperative decreaseInitial body weightEndocrine abnormalitiesMass indexMIU/Estrone conjugatesMenstrual cycle
2005
Laparoscopic 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
Laparoscopic 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