2017
Buttressing of the EEA stapler during gastrojejunal anastomosis decreases rate of bleeding-related complications for laparoscopic gastric bypass
Ichter 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBleeding-related complicationsGastric bypassBariatric surgerySignificant postoperative bleedingPostoperative weight lossLaparoscopic gastric bypassBody mass indexLength of staySingle academic institutionNew surgical techniqueLaparoscopic RouxPostoperative bleedingSleeve gastrectomySevere obesitySurgical characteristicsMass indexEEA staplerRetrospective studyGastrojejunal anastomosisStaple lineSurgical techniqueEffective treatmentComplicationsWeight lossTime points
2016
A123 Buttressing of the EEA Stapler During Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Decreases Complications for Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Ichter 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic gastric bypassGastric bypassEEA staplerGastrojejunal anastomosisComplicationsAnastomosisBypassStapler
2008
Use of Flexible Endoscopic Scissors to Cut Obstructing Suture Material in Gastric Bypass Patients
Patel 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive symptomsEndoscopic scissorsSuture materialNonabsorbable suturesGastric bypass patientsSatisfactory anastomosisBariatric surgeryGastric bypassNonabsorbable suture materialBypass patientsThird patientCommon surgeryGastrojejunal anastomosisPressure necrosisClinical problemPatientsNew complicationsEpidemic increaseSurgeryAnastomosisSubsequent resolutionBezoarSymptomsSutureUlceration