2020
The National Shift to Sleeve Gastrectomy: Long-Term Disappointment and Recidivism or Patient Preference?
Zhou R, Morton J. The National Shift to Sleeve Gastrectomy: Long-Term Disappointment and Recidivism or Patient Preference? Difficult Decisions In Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach 2020, 231-246. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55329-6_22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSleeve gastrectomyGastric bypassDiabetes mellitusLaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyLong-term outcomesAdvanced obesityLaparoscopic RouxBariatric proceduresBariatric surgeryDisease resolutionWeight recidivismPatient preferencesPrimary procedureGastrectomyAmerican SocietyMellitusRouxObesityPatientsSurgeryBypassAvailable data
2017
Surgical Anti-Reflux Options Beyond Fundoplication
Azagury D, Morton J. Surgical Anti-Reflux Options Beyond Fundoplication. Current Gastroenterology Reports 2017, 19: 35. PMID: 28725999, DOI: 10.1007/s11894-017-0582-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseSurgical managementEffective surgical optionMagnetic sphincter augmentationFuture surgical interventionGastric bypassReflux diseaseSphincter augmentationSymptom recurrenceGas bloatingMedical therapySurgical optionsSurgical interventionPotential complicationsCurrent indicationsSurgical proceduresPrior interventionsFundoplicationElectrical stimulationReviewThis paperInterventionOptionsIndicationsDysphagiaRoux
2016
Characterizing Readmissions After Bariatric Surgery
Garg T, Rosas U, Rogan D, Hines H, Rivas H, Morton JM, Azagury D. Characterizing Readmissions After Bariatric Surgery. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2016, 20: 1797-1801. PMID: 27613733, DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3247-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgeryIndex hospital lengthAdjustable gastric bandMultivariable logistic regressionSingle academic institutionHospital lengthHospital LOSLaparoscopic RouxGastric bandGastric bypassIndex procedureImportant quality metricGastrointestinal issuesCommon causeReadmissionSurgeryLogistic regressionPatientsMean timeLaboratory dataLRYGBDaysGastrectomyRouxStay
2011
P-56 Does laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improve quality of life in both adolescents and adult morbidly obese patients?
Gwaltney D, Ahmed S, Faralles S, Albanese C, Morton J. P-56 Does laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improve quality of life in both adolescents and adult morbidly obese patients? Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2011, 7: 391. DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.04.057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHow Do Adults and Adolescents Compare in Improvement of Biochemical Cardiac Risk Factors S/P Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
Gwaltney D, Ahmed S, Morton J. How Do Adults and Adolescents Compare in Improvement of Biochemical Cardiac Risk Factors S/P Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass? Gastroenterology 2011, 140: s-999. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)64145-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Cardiac Arrest During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a Bariatric Patient with Drug-Associated Long QT Syndrome
Woodard G, Brodsky JB, Morton JM. Cardiac Arrest During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a Bariatric Patient with Drug-Associated Long QT Syndrome. Obesity Surgery 2010, 21: 134-137. PMID: 20383601, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-010-0137-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong QT syndromeLaparoscopic RouxObese patientsCardiac arrestQT syndromeIntraoperative cardiac arrestBariatric surgery patientsGastric bypass surgeryProlonged QTc intervalY Gastric BypassGastric bypassBariatric patientsBariatric surgeryBypass surgeryElectrolyte disturbancesObese womenSurgery patientsMedication useQTc intervalCase reportCardiac stressorsTreatment strategiesPatientsCardiac physiologyRoux
2009
Comparison of hospital charges between robotic, laparoscopic stapled, and laparoscopic handsewn Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Curet MJ, Solomon H, Liu 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: 199. PMID: 27638380, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-009-0150-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComparison 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
2005
Comparison 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