Intussusception after open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass managed with laparoscopic reduction.

Intussusception is a rare long-term complication following bariatric surgery. With unclear risk factors and a variable presentation, intussusception is often diagnosed in emergency departments on cross-sectional imaging. Due to the nature of the disease process, prompt involvement of a bariatric surgeon and operative intervention offers the best outcome.

Remodifying Omentopexy Technique Used with Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Does It Change any Outcomes?

Background: Gastric obstructions, leaks and staple line bleeding are reported after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). There is no ideal method or technique to avoid these mishaps. We added modified omentopexy (OP) to LSG to determine if there is any effect on gastric leaks and some other complications.

Effect of long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy on hemoglobin and serum iron levels after sleeve gastrectomy.

Background: Iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency are commonly seen after bariatric surgery. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is commonly associated with sleeve resections and warrants postoperative acid reducing therapy.

Objective: To analyze the impact of long-term proton pump inhibitors on iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) patients.

An unusual case of perisplenic small bowel volvulus after laparoscopic Roux En Y gastric bypass.

Internal hernias (IH) are one of the dreadful complications of laparoscopic Roux En Y gastric bypass (LGBP). Commonly reported internal hernias (IH) following Roux En Y gastric bypass (LGBP) in the literature are meso-colic, meso jejunal and Peterson's space hernias. These patients may not have any definitive symptoms.

Complications at gastrojejunostomy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: comparison between 21- and 25-mm circular staplers.

Background: Complications involving the gastrojejunostomy (GJ) after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) for morbid obesity frequently result in hospital readmission and additional procedures. The purpose of this study was to compare the complication rate of GJ performed with the 21- and 25-mm circular staplers.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the incidence of stricture, bleeding, ulcer, and leak at the GJ in 438 consecutive patients who had undergone LRYGB.

Patient characteristics impacting excess weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

Background: Weight loss is more variable after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) than after gastric bypass. Subgroup analysis of patients may offer insight into this variability. The aim of our study was to identify preoperative factors that predict outcome.