The Safety and Efficacy of Apixaban (Eliquis) in 5017 Post-bariatric Patients with 95.3% Follow-up: a Multicenter Study.

Background: Thromboprophylaxis in bariatric surgery is widely debated; however, few large articles evaluate treatment plans and their efficacy. Herein, we make the first large-scale report of the safety and efficacy of apixaban (Eliquis) for thrombus prevention following bariatric surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of apixaban following bariatric surgery.

Laparoscopically assisted peritoneal shunt insertion for hydrocephalus.

Over the past 50 years, various shunting procedures involving the peritoneum have been performed for the treatment of hydrocephalus. During placement of the peritoneal portion of the catheter, complications may arise secondary to a lack of direct visualization. We describe a reduced complication rate with laparoscopically-assisted placement of the peritoneal portion of the catheter.

Robotic camera holder as good as expert camera holder: a randomized crossover trial.

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the impact of robotic camera holder (RCH) and human camera holder (HCH) on product quality and procedure effectiveness of a simulated laparoscopic procedure.

Methods: This was a prospective randomized crossover trial including voluntary surgical residents. Block randomization generated RCH-HCH or HCH-RCH sequence allocation.

Complication rates after Hartmann's reversal: open vs. laparoscopic approach.

Purpose: This study was performed to compare open Hartmann's reversal to laparoscopic Hartmann's reversal with regard to complication, readmission, and reoperation rates.

Methods: Data of patients who underwent open Hartmann's reversal or laparoscopic Hartmann's reversal between 1998 and 2004 at two institutions were collected. End points were complications in the hospital or after discharge, readmission to the hospital, and reoperation within 6 months after initial surgery.