Publications by authors named "Alexandre Bougie"

Background: Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) is a modification of the classic duodenal switch (DS). These modifications are intended to address concerns about DS, including malnutrition, longer operative times, and technical challenges, while preserving the benefits.

Objectives: To evaluate safety and outcomes of SADI-S as it compares to classic DS procedure.

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Background: Despite an increase in bariatric surgery across Quebec, Canada, access is still limited. Furthermore, there are differences in resources and multidisciplinary capabilities of providing centers that may impact quality of care and outcomes.

Methods: We performed an online survey of all bariatric surgeons in the province of Quebec, Canada, using the LimeSurvey software.

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Background: Indications and outcomes of bariatric surgery in older adults suffering from morbid obesity remain controversial. We aimed to evaluate safety and medium to long-term outcomes of bariatric procedures in this patient population.

Setting: University Hospital, Canada.

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Background: Weight recidivism after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a common problem. Often, this weight loss failure or regain may be due to a wide gastrojejunostomy (GJ). We evaluated the feasibility and safety of a novel approach of laparoscopic wedge resection of gastrojejunostomy (LWGJ) for a wide stoma after RYGB associated with weight recidivism.

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We are reporting the case of a 32-year-old female who had suffered from fecal incontinence (FI). She was born with an imperforate anus and a recto-vaginal fistula; she underwent repair at 6 mo of age. At 29 years of age, she was still fecally incontinent despite extensive pelvic floor reeducation.

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