Ten years of follow-up of bilio-intestinal bypass: is malabsorption necessary for long-term metabolic results?

Background: Bilio-intestinal bypass (BIBP) is an uncommon bariatric procedure. In 1999, a prospective trial was started at our institution to evaluate the effectiveness of BIBP. Trial was interrupted in 2006 due to high rate of complications.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding outcomes in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease or hiatal hernia.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia (HH) are classically considered contraindications to bariatric restrictive procedures. Despite the high number of studies that have been published, the relationship between laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and GERD/HH is still not clear.

Methods: We have retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of LAGB in patients operated in 2010 with HH and/or GERD.

Pregnancy after laparoscopic gastric banding: maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Introduction: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) is a safe and effective treatment for obesity. A strong evidence links weight loss with improved fertility outcomes and reduced gestational complications in subsequent pregnancies. Our aim is to describe the impact of LAGB on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Trocar site hernia after bariatric surgery: our experience without fascial closure.

Introduction: The spreading of laparoscopic surgery has increased the occurrence of trocar site hernias, along with their related complications. Bariatric surgery combines two important risk factors in hernia formation: obesity and complexity of port-site closure. Several techniques and devices have been proposed to close the trocar wounds to minimize the risk of hernia occurrence.