Bariatric Surgery Journal Articles

• Use of Tranexamic Acid in Aesthetic Surgery Tranexamic acid is used to treat and prevent heavy surgical bleeding. Learn more about its potential applications in aesthetic surgery.
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), September 22, 2023
• Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who participated in this multidisciplinary lifestyle program realized disease activity and metabolic improvements.
  Rheumatology, September 15, 2023
• Long-Term Morbidity After Spinal Deformity Correction A new study looks at the incidence of long-term complications among adult spinal deformity patients who underwent corrective surgery.
  Spine, September 13, 2023
• Outcomes After Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Is metabolic and bariatric surgery a safe and effective therapeutic option for adolescents with severe obesity? Long-term follow-up sheds light on the postoperative outcomes.
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, September 07, 2023
• Impact of Diabetes on Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Do patients with diabetes realize less weight loss after undergoing bariatric surgery than non-diabetic patients?
  Clinical Endocrinology, September 06, 2023
• Outcomes of NPWT on Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Could the use of closed incision NPWT help promote healing and reduce complications after implant-based breast reconstruction after mastectomy?
  Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open), August 31, 2023
• Addressing Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes In diabetes, a glycemic focus alone is not sufficient for addressing cardiovascular risk reduction, according to a new study.
  Circulation, August 28, 2023
• Endoscopic Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease A large number of patients with GERD continue to experience symptoms despite medical therapy. This paper summarizes currently available minimally invasive endoscopic therapies for refractory GERD.
  Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, August 25, 2023
• Bariatric Surgery Before Spine Surgery Reduces Complications Patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery prior to spine surgery realized fewer postoperative adverse events.
  Spine, August 02, 2023
• Ketamine vs. DEX in Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery This study compared the effect of ketamine versus dexmedetomidine on postoperative total morphine consumption as well as intraoperative fentanyl consumption in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
  BMC Anesthesiology, June 22, 2023
• Detection of Colon Cancer Recurrences by GPs vs Surgeons Is colon cancer recurrence more likely to be detected during follow-up provided by general practitioners or surgeons?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, June 16, 2023
• Nonthrombogenic Roles of the Left Atrial Appendage Does the left atrial appendage have important nonthrombogenic roles? This paper discusses recent studies which demonstrate other functions of the LAA, with potential therapeutic implications.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, June 05, 2023
• Effects of Exercise and Diet on Hidradenitis Suppurativa How might exercise, weight loss, and dietary modifications be utilized as alternatives and/or adjuncts to treating hidradenitis suppurativa?
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, June 05, 2023
• Overweight Years and Risk of NAFLD, Fibrosis and Cirrhosis A new study looks at the potential impact of a longer duration of excess body weight on the polygenic risk of NAFLD and significant fibrosis.
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, June 01, 2023
• Insulin and BMI Lower Serum Soluble Leptin Receptor Levels A new study found that a higher fasting insulin and higher BMI could be associated with lower serum soluble leptin receptor levels. What are the implications?
  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, May 30, 2023
• Treatment Considerations for Severe Manifestations of Mpox This report presents guidance concerning the effective use of currently available therapeutic medical countermeasures for severe mpox infection.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, May 17, 2023
• Higher Mortality Among Lean Patients With NAFLD Despite a lower incidence of cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus, and similar incidence of cancer and cardiovascular disease, this study revealed a higher mortality rate among lean patients with NAFLD.
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 11, 2023
• Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Obese Patients This paper examines the unique clinical challenges which accompany the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in persons who are overweight or obese.
  Journal of the American College of Cardiology, May 08, 2023
• ESPB for Postoperative Analgesia Following Lumbar Surgery This study found that ESP block provided less opioid consumption, PONV, and lower pain scores in patients undergoing lumbar surgery compared to general anesthesia alone.
  BMC Anesthesiology, April 20, 2023
• Obesity Treatment in Orthopedic Surgery Overweight and obesity can lead to an increased risk for complications after orthopedic procedures. What can surgeons do to help patients address this issue?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, January 27, 2023