2012
Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and Outcomes
Banka 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLRYGB patientsGastric bypassMore complicationsOpen gastric bypass surgeryQuality Patient Safety IndicatorsRetrospective cohort studyGastric bypass surgeryHigh-volume hospitalsLonger median lengthNationwide Inpatient SamplePopulation-based studyLength of stayPatient safety indicatorsLower odds ratioHigher total chargesNumber of proceduresLRYGB cohortsNonroutine dispositionLaparoscopic RouxOpen RouxBypass surgeryPatient demographicsCohort studyComorbidity differencesMedian length
2006
Attitude of Prospective Surgical Residents Regarding Surgery for Morbid Obesity
Schuster 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryMorbid obesitySurgical training programsObese family membersBariatric surgery patientsNon-compliant patientsDemographic informationFamily membersSurgery patientsMore complicationsSurgical residency programsDemanding surgeryBasic demographic informationObesitySurgeryTraining programSurgical residency applicantsSurgical residentsVoluntary questionnairePatientsSurgical traineesResidency programsMedical school curriculumTrainees' attitudesQuestionnaire