2018
Heterogeneity of weight loss after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding
Azagury 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingPercent excess weight lossAdjustable gastric bandingExcess weight lossLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomySuccessful treatment effectGastric bandingLaparoscopic RouxGastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyOdds ratioWeight lossTreatment effectsMean percent excess weight lossLong-term weight lossLaparoscopic adjustable gastricBody mass indexSingle academic institutionSubstantial weight lossAdjustable gastricPostoperative BMIBariatric proceduresObese patientsConsecutive patientsMass index
2012
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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal AbscessAgedCaliforniaCohort StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHospital MortalityHospitals, UniversityHumansIncidenceLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPancreatic DiseasesPancreatic FistulaPancreaticoduodenectomyPatient DischargePatient ReadmissionRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSurgical Wound InfectionSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeConceptsHospital readmissionPatterns of rehospitalizationSuperficial wound infectionDays of dischargePost-operative complicationsLength of stayNursing/rehabilitation facilityAcademic medical centerHealth care servicesDiet intoleranceFistula/Consecutive patientsWound infectionOutpatient settingDiagnostic evaluationPancreaticoduodenectomyBenign diagnosisMedical CenterReadmissionCommon reasonRehabilitation facilityCare servicesPatientsMeasures of qualityOne-fifth
2009
Comparison of hospital charges between robotic, laparoscopic stapled, and laparoscopic handsewn Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Curet 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBody mass indexLength of stayGastric bypassHospital chargesPreoperative comorbiditiesPostoperative complicationsAnesthesia timeStanford University Medical CenterSafety of laparoscopicHigher hospital chargesUniversity Medical CenterHigher total chargesProfessional feesConsecutive patientsMass indexMedical recordsMedical CenterRobotic RouxRouxBypassLaparoscopicRobotic surgeryStudy periodRobotic techniquesRRYGB
2008
Benefits to Patients Choosing Preoperative Weight Loss in Gastric Bypass Surgery: New Results of a Randomized Trial
Solomon 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative weight lossGastric bypass surgeryBody mass indexExcess body weightWeight loss groupBypass surgeryBody weightWeight lossPostoperative complicationsClinical outcomesStanford University Medical CenterImprovement of comorbiditiesNonweight loss groupSimilar preoperative demographicsWeight loss requirementsPatients' clinical outcomesUniversity Medical CenterPreoperative demographicsPatient demographicsConsecutive patientsMass indexMedical CenterLiver massPatientsSurgery