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
2007
Is there a benefit to preoperative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trial
Alami RS, Morton JM, Schuster R, Lie J, Sanchez BR, Peters A, Curet MJ. Is there a benefit to preoperative weight loss in gastric bypass patients? A prospective randomized trial. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2007, 3: 141-145. PMID: 17331803, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2006.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative weight lossNonweight loss groupWeight loss groupGastric bypass surgeryWeight loss requirementsExcess weight lossBody mass indexLoss groupBypass surgeryWeight lossGastric bypassOperative timeMass indexLaparoscopic gastric bypass surgeryPreoperative body mass indexInitial body mass indexGastric bypass patientsPostoperative weight lossLaparoscopic gastric bypassSimilar preoperative characteristicsOperating room timeWeight loss resultsLaparoscopic RouxMorbid obesityPerioperative complications
2005
Incidental Finding of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) during Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Sanchez B, Morton J, Curet M, Alami R, Safadi B. Incidental Finding of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) during Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 1384-1388. PMID: 16354516, DOI: 10.1381/096089205774859326.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastrointestinal stromal tumorsGastric gastrointestinal stromal tumorsMorbidly obese patientsGastric bypassObese patientsStromal tumorsMalignant behaviorConsecutive morbidly obese patientsGastric pouch formationIncidental intraoperative findingGastric bypass surgeryLaparoscopic gastric bypassAsymptomatic patientsLaparoscopic RouxBypass surgeryCase seriesIntraoperative findingsRetrospective reviewRare tumorIncidental findingAnterior aspectWedge excisionBenign tumorsImmunohistochemical analysisPouch formationComparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and traditional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Sanchez B, Mohr C, Morton J, Safadi B, Alami R, Curet M. Comparison of totally robotic laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and traditional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2005, 1: 549-554. PMID: 16925289, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2005.08.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxLength of stayDaVinci Surgical SystemComplication rateLarger body mass indexSignificant differencesLaparoscopic gastric bypassMean operating timeSurgical systemSurgeon's learning curveOperating room timeT-testSingle surgeon's resultsLearning curveStudent's t-testPatient ageOperative timeMass indexSurgeon experienceProcedure timeRoom timeSurgeon's resultsRoux