2018
Heterogeneity of weight loss after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding
Azagury D, Mokhtari TE, Garcia L, Rosas US, Garg T, Rivas H, Morton J. Heterogeneity of weight loss after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Surgery 2018, 165: 565-570. PMID: 30316577, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.08.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingPercent excess weight lossAdjustable gastric bandingExcess weight lossLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomySuccessful treatment effectGastric bandingLaparoscopic RouxGastric bypassSleeve gastrectomyOdds ratioWeight lossTreatment effectsMean percent excess weight lossLong-term weight lossLaparoscopic adjustable gastricBody mass indexSingle academic institutionSubstantial weight lossAdjustable gastricPostoperative BMIBariatric proceduresObese patientsConsecutive patientsMass index
2017
Comparative effectiveness of primary bariatric operations in the United States
Sudan R, Maciejewski ML, Wilk AR, Nguyen NT, Ponce J, Morton JM. Comparative effectiveness of primary bariatric operations in the United States. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2017, 13: 826-834. PMID: 28236529, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2017.01.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBPD/DSPrimary bariatric operationsBariatric surgery centerBariatric operationsAdverse eventsSurgery centersBody mass index unitWeight lossCo-morbidity resolutionMore adverse eventsMultiple surgical centersSerious adverse eventsType 2 diabetesGreater weight lossLarge multisite cohortCurrent bariatric operationsT2D resolutionComorbidity resolutionBaseline characteristicsGastric bypassDuodenal switchSurgical centersInverse probability weightingMultisite cohortOdds ratio
2016
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in US Accredited vs Non-Accredited Centers: A Systematic Review
Azagury D, Morton JM. Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in US Accredited vs Non-Accredited Centers: A Systematic Review. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2016, 223: 469-477. PMID: 27423398, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.06.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-accredited centersBariatric surgerySurgical outcomesOdds ratioAdjustable gastric bandBariatric surgery outcomesWeight loss surgeryVertical banded gastroplastyNewcastle-Ottawa ScaleRisk-adjusted outcomesCenters of excellenceBiliopancreatic diversionGastric bandGastric bypassDuodenal switchSurgery outcomesNational coverage decisionPRISMA guidelinesMEDLINE databaseSurgerySystematic reviewMedical literatureBariatric AccreditationMedical evidenceExcellence accreditation
2008
Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature
Pineda CE, Shelton AA, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM, Welton ML. Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Intestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2008, 12: 2037-2044. PMID: 18622653, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0594-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal CavityAnastomosis, SurgicalColectomyColorectal NeoplasmsColorectal SurgeryElective Surgical ProceduresFemaleHumansIntestinal MucosaMalePreoperative CareRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk FactorsSensitivity and SpecificitySurgical Wound InfectionTherapeutic IrrigationTreatment OutcomeConceptsMechanical bowel preparationElective colorectal surgeryElective colorectal resectionColorectal surgeryColorectal resectionAnastomotic leakBowel preparationWound infectionGroup 2Group 1Meta-AnalysisPeto odds ratiosRoutine mechanical bowel preparationStandard of careIntestinal surgeryOdds ratioStandards of practicePatientsReference listsConclusionIn conclusionSurgerySystematic reviewAdditional reportsResectionInfection