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S136-operationalizing an enhanced recovery protocol after bariatric surgery: single institutional pilot experience forging data-driven standard work
BackgroundEnhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) may help decrease length of stay (LOS) and postoperative...
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Lessons from bariatric surgery: Can increased GLP-1 enhance vascular repair during cardiometabolic-based chronic disease?
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity represent entangled pandemics that accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Given the immense...
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EAES Recommendations for Recovery Plan in Minimally Invasive Surgery Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
BackgroundCOVID-19 pandemic presented an unexpected challenge for the surgical community in general and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) specialists...
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The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D in the Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Currently, there is no consensus on the optimal vitamin D administration in bariatric patients. The present systematic review and meta-analysis were...
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Robotic-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Revisional Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Perioperative Outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the role of robotic-assisted surgery in patients undergoing revisional bariatric surgery (RBS)....
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Understanding the Current Role of Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Surgery
BackgroundThe role of robotic surgery in bariatrics remains controversial. Patient selection for robotic surgery is not well-studied. The objective...
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Advantages of McKeown minimally invasive oesophagectomy for the treatment of oesophageal cancer: propensity score matching analysis of 169 cases
BackgroundOesophagectomy, the gold standard for oesophageal cancer treatment, causes significantly high morbidity and mortality. McKeown minimally...
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The Effect of Minimally Invasive Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer on Postoperative Gallstone Formation
BackgroundGallstones are known to occur quite frequently after gastrectomy. Most of the studies about postoperative cholelithiasis have focused on...
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The Role of Robotics in Bariatric Surgery
Purpose of ReviewThis article will review the current evidence supporting the use of robotic platforms in bariatric surgery and discuss the technical...
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Registrar performance in minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy and effects on postoperative outcomes
BackgroundMinimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) is nowadays an established standard procedure for non-locally advanced pancreatic lesions...
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Intragastric Balloon as Bridging Therapy Prior to Bariatric Surgery for Patients with Severe Obesity (BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2): a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Bariatric surgery for patients with severe obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50kg/m 2 ) is technically challenging. Intragastric balloon (IGB) has been...
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Outcomes and Trends of Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies (EBT) Among Minority Populations
IntroductionEndoscopic bariatric therapies (EBT) have emerged as effective options for weight loss. While the benefits of EBT have been documented,...
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Ligamentum teres augmentation (LTA) for hiatal hernia repair after minimally invasive esophageal resection: a new use for an old structure
PurposeHiatal hernias with intrathoracic migration of the intestines are serious complications after minimally invasive esophageal resection with...
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Reoperative bariatric surgery after primary laparoscopic gastric plication for morbid obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLaparoscopic gastric plication (LGP) often requires reoperative bariatric surgery (RBS) due to complications and insufficient weight loss....
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Comparing patterns of care and outcomes after operative management of complications after bariatric surgery at MBSAQIP accredited bariatric centers and non-bariatric facilities
BackgroundMany operations for complications after bariatric surgery are performed by surgeons without bariatric expertise at centers without teams...
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Introduction of day-case robotic liver surgery: a case series from a tertiary hepatobiliary and pancreatic centre
BackgroundLiver surgery is associated with a significant hospital stay regardless the type of liver resection. A large incision is essential for open...
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The Use of Peripheral Nerve Blockade in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery: Is There a Benefit?
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to synthesize recent literature investigating the use of regional anesthesia for minimally invasive...
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Development and validity evidence of an objective structured assessment of technical skills score for minimally invasive linear-stapled, hand-sewn intestinal anastomoses: the A-OSATS score
IntroductionThe aim of this study was to develop a reliable objective structured assessment of technical skills (OSATS) score for linear-stapled,...
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Demographic Disparities in Recruitment for Clinical Trials Focused on Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies
Background and AimsStudies have shown that there are multiple disparities in the recruitment for clinical trials across medical specialties, which...
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Bariatric surgery in over 60 years old patients: is it worth it?
The high prevalence of obesity in the elderly and the increase in life expectancy pushed up the age limit as an indication to bariatric surgery....