2010
Endoscopic removal of dysfunctioning rings or bands after restrictive bariatric procedures
Morton JM. Endoscopic removal of dysfunctioning rings or bands after restrictive bariatric procedures. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010, 71: 475-476. PMID: 20189505, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.11.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
2007
Weight gain after bariatric surgery as a result of large gastric stoma: endotherapy with sodium morrhuate to induce stomal stenosis may prevent the need for surgical revision
Morton JM. Weight gain after bariatric surgery as a result of large gastric stoma: endotherapy with sodium morrhuate to induce stomal stenosis may prevent the need for surgical revision. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2007, 66: 246-247. PMID: 17643696, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.05.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDilatation, PathologicEndoscopy, GastrointestinalGastric BypassHumansInjectionsObesity, MorbidReoperationSclerosing SolutionsSodium MorrhuateSurgical StomasWeight GainAbnormal Findings on Routine Upper GI Series following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Raman R, Raman B, Raman P, Rossiter S, Curet MJ, Mindelzun R, Morton JM. Abnormal Findings on Routine Upper GI Series following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 311-316. PMID: 17546837, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9057-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUpper GI seriesGastric bypassGI seriesLaparoscopic RouxAbnormal findingsRoutine upper GI seriesMean age 43 yearsPostoperative day 1Y Gastric BypassAge 43 yearsFirst postoperative daySingle academic institutionGastrojejunal anastomotic leakOperative demographicsDilated loopsAnastomotic leakPostoperative dayOral intakePostoperative careBariatric surgeonsComplete obstructionLarge bowelMinor abnormalitiesDay 1Additional procedures
2006
NIS vs SAGES
Morton JM, Galanko JA, Soper NJ, Low DE, Hunter J, Traverso LW. NIS vs SAGES. Surgical Endoscopy 2006, 20: 1124-1128. PMID: 16703443, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-004-8829-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDatabases, FactualEndoscopy, GastrointestinalFemaleFundoplicationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsNationwide Inpatient SampleOutcomes ProjectComplication ratePopulation-based databaseLow complication rateLength of stayHigh rateMore comorbiditiesPulmonary complicationsHospital dischargeLow morbidityEmergency admissionsSurgeons databaseBarrett's esophagusEsophageal cancerInpatient SampleTeaching hospitalChi-square analysisOutcome dataFundoplicationBackgroundSurgical outcomesHigher reportingComorbiditiesHospital affiliationOutcome variables
2005
Analysis of the SAGES Outcomes Initiative groin hernia database
Velanovich V, Shadduck P, Khaitan L, Morton J, Maupin G, Traverso L. Analysis of the SAGES Outcomes Initiative groin hernia database. Surgical Endoscopy 2005, 20: 191-198. PMID: 16341567, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-005-0436-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedDatabases, FactualEndoscopy, GastrointestinalGeneral SurgeryHernia, InguinalHumansMiddle AgedRegistriesSocieties, MedicalTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsSAGES Outcomes InitiativeHernia DatabaseVoluntary registryOutcomes InitiativeClass IASA class IFirst postoperative visitAmerican Gastrointestinal Endoscopic SurgeonsBackgroundIn 1999Unilateral herniaPostoperative eventsMost patientsPostoperative dataPostoperative visitNarcotic useOpen repairRandomized trialsGeneral anesthesiaHernia casesAnesthetic techniqueEndoscopic repairSymptomatic herniaHernia RegistryMandatory registrySignificant bruising