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    A Stepwise Approach in Learning Surgical Residents a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

    This study describes a stepwise training program to teach a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Results of a resident are compared to experienced bariatric surgeons (EBS).

    A. B. Walinga, S. R. van Mil, L. U. Biter, M. Dunkelgrün in Obesity Surgery (2019)

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    A Single-Center Comparison of Extended and Restricted THROMBOPROPHYLAXIS with LMWH after Metabolic Surgery

    Morbid obesity is an important risk factor for develo** a venous thromboembolic events (VTE) after surgery. Fast-track protocols in metabolic surgery can lower the risk of VTE in the postoperative period by ...

    M. Leeman, L. U. Biter, J. A. Apers, E. Birnie, S. Verbrugge, C. Verhoef in Obesity Surgery (2020)

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    The Influence of Surgical Experience on Postoperative Recovery in Fast-Track Bariatric Surgery

    Short duration of surgery is an important aspect in fast-track protocols. Peroperative training of surgical residents could influence the duration of surgery, possibly affecting patient outcome. This study eva...

    M. Leeman, G.H.E.J. Vijgen, J.A. Apers, J.F. Zengerink, C. Verhoef in Obesity Surgery (2020)

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    The Prognostic Value of the Dutch Sweet Eating Questionnaire on Weight Loss After Metabolic Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial

    Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) have shown different weight loss results. These differences might be partly due to dum** after LRYGB, forcing sweet eat...

    L. U. Biter, M. Leeman, I. Friskes, M. der Kinderen, J. A. Apers in Obesity Surgery (2020)

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    Decreased left atrial function in obesity patients without known cardiovascular disease

    Obesity is a risk factor for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We hypothesized that assessment of left atrial (LA) strain may be useful to reveal precursors of HFpEF in obesity patients. ...

    Y. S. Aga, D. Kroon, S. M. Snelder in The International Journal of Cardiovascula… (2023)

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    Markers for Major Complications at Day-One Postoperative in Fast-Track Metabolic Surgery: Updated Metabolic Checklist

    In fast-track metabolic surgery, the window to identify complications is narrow. Postoperative checklists can be useful tools in the decision-making of safe early discharge. The aim of this study was to evalua...

    J. W. H. ‘t Hart, R. Takken, C. R. C. Hogewoning, L. U. Biter in Obesity Surgery (2023)

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    Peroperative administration of tranexamic acid in sleeve gastrectomy to reduce hemorrhage: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

    In metabolic surgery, hemorrhage is the most common major complication. This study investigated whether peroperative administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduced the risk of hemorrhage in patients undergoin...

    J. W. H. ‘t Hart, B. J. Noordman, J. M. A. Wijnand, L. U. Biter in Surgical Endoscopy (2023)