Increasing Accessibility to Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Qualitative Study Based on In-Depth Interviews of Korean Adult Patients With Severe Obesity.

Purpose: After the initiation of national health insurance coverage in 2019, the number of metabolic bariatric surgeries (MBSs) in Korea has been increasing. Despite evidence regarding its efficacy, many candidates are hesitant regarding surgery for the treatment of severe obesity. This study interviewed patients who received MBS to further understand potential barriers and increase the accessibility of MBS.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy plus Duodenojejunal Bypass: Learning Curve Analysis and Technical Feasibility of Duodenojejunostomy Using Linear Stapler.

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy plus duodenojejunal bypass (LSG-DJB) has emerged as an alternative bypass surgery. Despite its potential benefits, the technical challenges of the procedure have limited its adoption. This study aims to present the learning curve for LSG-DJB and explore potentially beneficial technical modifications for the standardization of the procedure.

Sequence analysis of the first B5 subgenogroup strain of enterovirus 71 isolated in Korea.

Enterovirus A71 (EV71), the main etiological agent of handfoot- mouth disease (HFMD), circulates in many areas of the world and has caused large epidemics since 1997, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. In this study, we determined the full-genome sequence of CMC718, a newly isolated EV71 strain in Korea. The CMC718 genome was 7,415 nucleotides in length and was confirmed by whole-genome phylogenetic analysis to belong to the B5 genotype.

Resident Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Appendectomy According to Seniority.

Purpose: To delineate the learning curve (LC) for laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) performed by residents according to seniority in training.

Methods: Between October 2015 and November 2016, 150 patients underwent LA by three residents (in their first, second, and third year of training) under supervision. The patients were non-randomly assigned to each resident.

Postoperative Outcomes of Stoma Takedown: Results of Long-term Follow-up.

Purpose: Stoma takedown is a frequently performed procedure with considerable postoperative morbidities. Various skin closure techniques have been introduced to reduce surgical site infections. The aim of this study was to assess postoperative outcomes after stoma takedown during a long-term follow-up period.

Anatomic and clinical risk factors for pulmonary embolism in patients with deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity.

Purpose: Iliac vein compression is a known culprit of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In contrast, the compression may prevent the pulmonary embolism (PE). The aim of this study was to evaluate the anatomic and clinical risk factors of PE in patients with lower extremity DVT.