Hospital charges for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy compared to robotic sleeve gastrectomy: a multicenter study.

Background: Sleeve gastrectomy has become a gold standard in addressing medically refractory obesity. Robotic platforms are becoming more utilized, however, data on its cost-effectiveness compared to laparoscopy remain controversial (1-3). At NYU Langone Health, many of the bariatric surgeons adopted robotic surgery as part of their practices starting in 2021.

Extranodal Marginal Zone Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma of the Gallbladder: A Case Report and Literature Review.

We describe the case of a patient with extranodal marginal zone mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the gallbladder discovered incidentally after elective cholecystectomy. A 76-year-old female with a history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the right breast and rectal cancer stage Tis requiring trans-anal excision presented with chronic intermittent abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed multiple calcified gallstones impacted in the gallbladder, with no evidence of enlarging lymphadenopathy indicating an elective cholecystectomy.

The avoidable delay in weight loss surgery for those with BMI over 50.

Background: Many insurance companies mandate medically supervised weight loss programs (MSWLPs) prior to bariatric surgery. This retrospective study aims to elucidate whether the average 6-month preoperative medical-management period decreases preoperative BMI for those with BMI ≥ 50.

Methods: All adult patients with bariatric consultation at any time at the New York University Langone Health campuses during the period 2015 to 2021 were evaluated via electronic medical records.

Robotic mesh explantation (RoME): a novel approach for patients with chronic pain following hernia repair.

Background: Post-herniorrhaphy pain is common with an estimated 8-10% incidence of mesh-related complications, requiring mesh explantation in up to 6% of cases, most commonly after inguinal hernia repairs. Reoperation for mesh explantation poses a surgical challenge due to adhesions, scarring and mesh incorporation to the surrounding tissues. Robotic technology provides a versatile platform for enhanced exposure to tackle these complex cases.

The Long-Term Effects of the Adjustable Gastric Band on Esophageal Motility in Patients Who Present for Band Removal.

Background: During the past decade, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) was one of the most popular surgical procedures in treating morbid obesity. Long-term effects, specifically on esophageal motility, of LAGB have not been well described in the literature despite the high prevalence of reoperations and post-operative dysphagia. We aimed to characterize esophageal dysmotility after long-term follow-up using data of high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM) performed in patients who presented for LAGB removal.

Retrospective review of predisposing factors for intraoperative pressure ulcer development.

Study Objective: To evaluate the comorbidities and surgical factors involved in the genesis of intraoperative pressure ulcers.

Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Anesthesiology department of a university medical center.