2012
Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and Outcomes
Banka G, Woodard G, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. Laparoscopic vs Open Gastric Bypass Surgery: Differences in Patient Demographics, Safety, and Outcomes. JAMA Surgery 2012, 147: 550-556. PMID: 22786543, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2012.195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLRYGB patientsGastric bypassMore complicationsOpen gastric bypass surgeryQuality Patient Safety IndicatorsRetrospective cohort studyGastric bypass surgeryHigh-volume hospitalsLonger median lengthNationwide Inpatient SamplePopulation-based studyLength of stayPatient safety indicatorsLower odds ratioHigher total chargesNumber of proceduresLRYGB cohortsNonroutine dispositionLaparoscopic RouxOpen RouxBypass surgeryPatient demographicsCohort studyComorbidity differencesMedian length
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