2022
Benefits of weight loss of 10% or more in patients with overweight or obesity: A review
Tahrani AA, Morton J. Benefits of weight loss of 10% or more in patients with overweight or obesity: A review. Obesity 2022, 30: 802-840. PMID: 35333446, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObesity-related complicationsModest weight lossWeight lossBariatric surgeryLarge weight lossReduced cancer riskWeight-related complicationsCardiovascular risk factorsHealth-related qualityWeight management programType 2 diabetesGreater weight lossMain treatment targetsCost-effective interventionLifestyle modificationLifestyle interventionSevere obesityKnee osteoarthritisSleep apneaRisk factorsCancer riskGlucose metabolismPatientsOverweightTreatment targets
2019
Anesthetic Considerations
Lemmens H, Morton J, Ku C, Jones S. Anesthetic Considerations. 2019, 89-101. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-27021-6_8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObesity Disease Pandemic on Joint Disease and Longevity
Milla C, Lo Menzo E, Morton J, Rosenthal RJ. Obesity Disease Pandemic on Joint Disease and Longevity. The Journal Of Arthroplasty 2019, 34: s33-s35. PMID: 30954412, DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Association of Bariatric Surgery and National Medication Use
Morton JM, Ponce J, Malangone-Monaco E, Nguyen N. Association of Bariatric Surgery and National Medication Use. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2018, 228: 171-179. PMID: 30453056, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.10.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBariatric SurgeryCardiovascular AgentsDrug UtilizationFemaleHealth Care CostsHumansHypoglycemic AgentsLongitudinal StudiesMaleMatched-Pair AnalysisMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidPostoperative PeriodPropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsNonsurgical control patientsBariatric surgical patientsControl patientsSurgical patientsMedication useControl groupSurgical groupPharmacy costsPropensity-matched control groupTruven Health Analytics MarketScan Commercial ClaimsBariatric surgical proceduresMarketScan Commercial ClaimsTotal pharmacy costsLower pharmacy costsNonsurgical control groupEnduring treatmentGastric bypassIndex dateBariatric surgeryObese patientsPostoperative periodSevere obesitySurgical cohortBariatric operationsEncounters Database
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
Effect of Vagal Nerve Blockade on Moderate Obesity with an Obesity-Related Comorbid Condition: the ReCharge Study
Morton JM, Shah SN, Wolfe BM, Apovian CM, Miller CJ, Tweden KS, Billington CJ, Shikora SA. Effect of Vagal Nerve Blockade on Moderate Obesity with an Obesity-Related Comorbid Condition: the ReCharge Study. Obesity Surgery 2016, 26: 983-989. PMID: 27048437, PMCID: PMC4831996, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-016-2143-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObesity-related comorbid conditionsBody mass indexModerate obesityComorbid conditionsPercentage excess weight lossWeight lossImplant site painVagal nerve blockadeCommon adverse eventsExcess weight lossObesity-related comorbiditiesWeight management counselingType 2 diabetesGreater weight lossSite painAdverse eventsBlockade therapyPrespecified subgroupsSevere obesitySham deviceMass indexNerve blockadeSleep apneaSafety profileClinical trials
2012
Normal Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case-Cross-Over Trial
Changchien EM, Woodard GA, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Normal Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case-Cross-Over Trial. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2012, 215: 475-479. PMID: 22770864, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.06.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyGastric bypass patientsGastric bandingAlcohol metabolismSleeve gastrectomyBypass patientsPostoperative gastric bypass patientsExcess weight lossAdjustable gastric bandingBariatric surgery patientsViable treatment optionPublic health concernGastric bypassBariatric proceduresBariatric surgeryPreoperative levelsSevere obesitySurgery patientsTreatment optionsPeak BACPatientsDrinking habitsTotal participantsGastrectomy
2010
Impaired Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Case-Crossover Trial
Woodard GA, Downey J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Impaired Alcohol Metabolism after Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Case-Crossover Trial. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2010, 212: 209-214. PMID: 21183366, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.09.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastric bypass surgeryBypass surgeryAlcohol metabolismBreath alcohol contentCase-crossover trialsGastric bypass patientsCase-crossover designEnduring treatmentRYGB patientsGastric bypassBariatric surgeryBypass patientsPreoperative levelsPublic health crisisSevere obesityPostoperative patientsPatientsDouble visionSurgeryDrinking habitsLess alcoholMonthsHealth crisisPoor psychological adjustmentIndustrialized world
2009
Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe, and Effective in the Assessment and Management of Complications Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lee JK, Van Dam J, Morton JM, Curet M, Banerjee S. Endoscopy Is Accurate, Safe, and Effective in the Assessment and Management of Complications Following Gastric Bypass Surgery. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2009, 104: ajg2008102. PMID: 19262516, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2008.102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic balloon dilationUGI symptomsAnastomotic strictureBalloon dilationAbnormal findingsEndoscopic scissorsNonabsorbable suturesNormal surgical anatomyUpper gastrointestinal symptomsGastric bypass surgeryComplete symptomatic reliefRole of endoscopyManagement of complicationsGastric bypassGastrointestinal symptomsMarginal ulcerMorbid obesityNonabsorbable suture materialBypass surgeryEndoscopic findingsEndoscopic therapySevere obesityGastrogastric fistulaNormal endoscopySymptomatic relief