Monitored Anesthesia Care with Propofol Versus Surgeon-Monitored Sedation with Benzodiazepines and Narcotics for Preoperative Endoscopy in the Morbidly Obese Background Although still controversial, upper endoscopy is frequently performed before bariatric surgery. This study investigated the hypothesis th... AK...
The patient was discharged home after a 2-week hospital stay which included 5 days of invasive ventilation on the ITU. Conclusion A high-level of suspicion is required to suspect, diagnose and treat post-RYGB complications. A bariatric on-call rota with appropriately trained personnel is ...
A surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in performing surgical procedures to diagnose, treat, and manage various medical conditions. Surgeons use their extensive medical knowledge, expertise, and surgical skills to perform operations that can be li
“It’s not that simple,” says bariatric surgeonKuldeep Singh, MD, MBA,director of the Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy. “But it is essential that we consume less than we put in. If we don’t do that, no program is going to work,” he adds. And yes, you’ll notice the numbe...
At its most basic level, obesity is a result of an imbalance in caloric intake and expenditure: When you consume more calories than you burn through exercise and activities of daily living, you create what is called a “positive energy balance”—your body has taken in more fuel than it ca...
Your surgeon is with you in the operating room, seated at the da Vinci system console. The console gives your surgeon control of the instruments he or she uses to perform your surgery. The da Vinci vision system delivers 3D high-definition views, giving your surgeon a crystal clear view of...
All the same, BMI can be a good starting point as a screening tool, says Mir Ali, MD, a bariatric surgeon and the medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. BMI can be used together with other measures of heal...
Your surgeon is with you in the operating room, seated at the da Vinci system console. The console gives your surgeon control of the instruments he or she uses to perform your surgery. The da Vinci vision system delivers 3D high-definition views, giving your surgeon a crystal clear view of...
The most important thing you can do before surgery is to talk to your surgeon and follow all instructions from your care team. Here’s a list of additional ideas to help you get ready for surgery day. Follow all care team instructions:Your surgery care team will provide a list of importan...
it’s also worth noting that any form of bariatric surgery is considered to be a major medical procedure that comes with real risks and potential complications, including chronic acid reflux; nausea and vomiting; malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies; infections; ulcers and hernias; and, most ...