[Use of regulated silicone bandage in horizontal gastroplasty in patients with morbid obesity].

From 1984 in N.N. Burdenko Surgical clinic of I.

[Laparoscopic and standard cholecystectomy: comparison of immediate results].

The advantages of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LChE) are undoubtable in comparison with traditional one. However the experience showed, that LChE is not devoid of some shortcomings. It is characterized by the same typical complications as in ChE, besides it may be followed by some specific complications.

[Plastic surgery in patients with obesity late after horizontal banded gastroplasty].

The results of 361 plastic operations in 296 patients with morbid obesity late after horizontal gastroplasty were analyzed. Plastic and corrective operations aimed at removal of redundant lipocutaneous "aprons" at the anterior abdominal wall, thighs, thoracic wall, gluteal region and the arms, represent a final stage of surgical treatment of patients with morbid obesity. The indications, technique and the results of plastic operations performed from 1985 to 1998, are thoroughly elucidated.

[Laparoscopic horizontal gastroplasty].

The analysis of the first 14 operations of horizontal gastroplasty in patients with end-stage alimentary constitutional obesity was carried out, the operations being performed according to standard (9 patients) as well as laparoscopic method (5 patients). The mean body mass made up 133.6 kg, the mean height being 167.

[Aspirative lipectomy in patients with alimentary-constitutional obesity].

The results of aspirative lipectomy in patients with 2nd and 3rd stage of alimentary-constitutional obesity are analysed. The effectiveness of lipectomy with surgical creation of a small ventricle and without previous surgery, has been demonstrated. The criteria of patients selection, based on their somatic and psychic features, are formulated.