2014
Is Ambulatory Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Adverse Events?
Morton JM, Winegar D, Blackstone R, Wolfe B. Is Ambulatory Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Higher Adverse Events? Annals Of Surgery 2014, 259: 286-292. PMID: 24169190, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000000227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAmbulatory Surgical ProceduresDatabases, FactualFemaleGastric BypassHumansLaparoscopyLength of StayLogistic ModelsLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisObesity, MorbidOdds RatioPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsBody mass indexSerious complicationsGastric bypassMass indexMedian body mass indexLaparoscopic gastric bypass procedureHigher adverse eventsLaparoscopic Roux-EnY Gastric BypassGastric bypass proceduresLogistic regression analysisDistribution of LOSLogistic regression modelsLRYGB patientsLaparoscopic RouxRoux-enMedian LOSAdverse eventsMedian agePatient demographicsReadmission ratesBypass proceduresInsurance statusComplicationsClinical databaseAre There Post-Operative Differences In Nutrient Profiles For Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Rosas U, Garg T, Rivas H, Morton J. Are There Post-Operative Differences In Nutrient Profiles For Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Sleeve Gastrectomy? Journal Of Surgical Research 2014, 186: 498. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.11.099.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Postoperative vitamin deficiencies in patients undergoing laparoscopic roux‐en‐y gastric bypass
Lodhia N, Almario L, Eltorai A, Kattan J, Nkansah M, Kerolus M, Kiely K, Morton J. Postoperative vitamin deficiencies in patients undergoing laparoscopic roux‐en‐y gastric bypass. The FASEB Journal 2012, 26: 809.2-809.2. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.809.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxVitamin deficiencyIron deficiencyCardiac risk factorsY Gastric BypassVitamin B12 deficiencySingle academic institutionHigher preoperative weightPreoperative weightObese patientsPatient demographicsB12 deficiencyMale patientsNutritional abnormalitiesRisk factorsVitamin levelsTranslational Science AwardsPatientsFolate deficiencyNutritional deficienciesPatient recordsVitamin B12Weight lossTime points
2011
How 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 physiologyRouxOne Year Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors: a Comparative Trial of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Adjustable Gastric Banding
Woodard GA, Peraza J, Bravo S, Toplosky L, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM. One Year Improvements in Cardiovascular Risk Factors: a Comparative Trial of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass vs. Adjustable Gastric Banding. Obesity Surgery 2010, 20: 578-582. PMID: 20186576, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-010-0088-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBiochemical cardiovascular risk factorsLaparoscopic adjustable gastric bandingAdjustable gastric bandingCardiovascular risk factorsTotal cholesterolRisk factorsGastric bandingGastric bypassHs-CRPLipoprotein cholesterolExcess weightHigh-sensitivity C-reactive proteinLow-density lipoprotein cholesterolSensitivity C-reactive proteinHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolBackgroundCoronary artery diseaseConsecutive bariatric patientsPreventable risk factorsY Gastric BypassC-reactive proteinSingle academic institutionCause of deathSignificant weight lossPost-op valuesSignificant improvement
2008
Preoperative Endoscopic Screening for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass has a Low Yield for Anatomic Findings
Mong C, Van Dam J, Morton J, Gerson L, Curet M, Banerjee S. Preoperative Endoscopic Screening for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass has a Low Yield for Anatomic Findings. Obesity Surgery 2008, 18: 1067-1073. PMID: 18574642, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-008-9600-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic RouxBariatric surgeryClinical significanceStanford University Medical CenterY Gastric BypassRecords of patientsBody mass indexUniversity Medical CenterComplete patient recordsEGD findingsPreprocedure symptomsUGI symptomsErosive esophagitisGastric bypassEndoscopic findingsErosive gastritisDuodenal ulcerPreoperative evaluationMass indexEndoscopic screeningGastric carcinoidsGastric ulcerMean ageBarrett's esophagusPathological data
2007
Abnormal 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
Orogastric Tube Complications in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Sanchez BS, Safadi BY, Kieran JA, Hsu GP, Brodsky JB, Curet MJ, Morton JM. Orogastric Tube Complications in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2006, 16: 443-447. PMID: 16608608, DOI: 10.1381/096089206776327350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGastric pouch formationOrogastric tubeTube complicationsGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxAdverse eventsPouch formationProlonged hospital stayTube-related complicationsY Gastric BypassAge 47 yearsLarge-bore orogastric tubeLaparoscopic RYGBPHospital stayRespiratory failureAnastomotic leakPatient demographicsAnastomotic revisionRetrospective reviewSignificant morbidityMortality 0Treatment optionsOpen procedureSurgical proceduresComplications
2005
The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Alvarado R, Alami R, Hsu G, Safadi B, Sanchez B, Morton J, Curet M. The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 1282-1286. PMID: 16259888, DOI: 10.1381/096089205774512429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative weight lossExcess weight lossPostoperative excess weight lossShorter operative timeWeight lossGastric bypassLaparoscopic RouxInitial BMIOperative timeHigher postoperative weight lossPercent excess weight lossPostoperative weight lossY Gastric BypassUnit of BMIPostoperative complicationsPreoperative factorsBariatric surgeryComplication rateBariatric operationsPreoperative lossOutcome measuresRetrospective analysisPatientsLRYGBPBMILaparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Differences in Outcome between Attendings and Assistants of Different Training Backgrounds
Hsu G, Morton J, Jin L, Safadi B, Satterwhite T, Curet M. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Differences in Outcome between Attendings and Assistants of Different Training Backgrounds. Obesity Surgery 2005, 15: 1104-1110. PMID: 16197780, DOI: 10.1381/0960892055002374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayRe-admission ratesLate complication rateIntraoperative complication rateComplication rateDifferent training backgroundsOperative timeLaparoscopic fellowshipICU admissionLaparoscopic RouxGastric bypassExact testSignificant differencesTraining backgroundLearning curveY Gastric BypassFisher's exact testAcademic medical centerSignificant learning curveICU stayBlood lossTraining levelRetrospective analysisMedical CenterExperienced assistants