100 robotic-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypasses at a community hospital.

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LGB) is one of the most popular surgeries for morbid obesity. Robotic use is also on the rise. Data concerning outcomes is limited, hence the need for more information.

Use of computed tomography in diagnosis of major postoperative gastrointestinal complications of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is becoming a frequently performed procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. It is important for all general surgeons to be able to diagnose correctly and treat its complications. It is the purpose of this study to determine whether computed tomography (CT) is useful in correctly diagnosing these complications.

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: minimally invasive bariatric surgery for the superobese in the community hospital setting.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) operation has become a popular choice for weight-reduction surgery. We report an outcome analysis of our early results with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for superobese (BMI >50) patients. Between January 2000 and October 2001, we operated on 71 superobese patients.

Doppler ultrasound accurately screens patients with appendicitis.

Ultrasound (US) has been reported as a useful aid to increase the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis of appendicitis. To determine the accuracy of US, we performed a prospective study of patients evaluated in the emergency department for acute appendicitis. US results of 125 consecutive patients over an 11-month period were correlated with operative and pathologic findings and clinical follow-up.

Is laparoscopy safe and effective for treatment of acute small-bowel obstruction?

Background: Acute small bowel obstruction (SBO) has been a relative contraindication for laparoscopic treatment due to the potential for bowel distention and the risk of enteric injury. However, as laparoscopic experience has increased, surgeons have begun to apply minimal access techniques to the management of acute SBO.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed of all patients with acute SBO in whom laparoscopic treatment was attempted.