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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
2007With the current epidemic of obesity spreading worldwide, surgical weight loss has been shown to be the most effective treatment. However, severely obese patients, that is, those with a body mass index (BMI) over 60, have an increased number of comorbid conditions and thus an increased operative risk. Several studies have demonstrated an increased rate
Vadim Sherman +3 more
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Linear Scleroderma
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2010Abstract Linear scleroderma is a rare type of autoimmune connective-tissue disorder and is one of five known types of localized, nonsystemic scleroderma. This type of localized scleroderma affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues and induces extensive fibrosis and atrophy of the affected limbs.
Jason, Kasza +4 more
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Strictures After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2010Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an important tool in the bariatric surgery armamentarium. At the second international consensus summit for LSG, a representative group of bariatric surgeons reported its use as a primary procedure, with excellent results and safety.
Natan, Zundel +3 more
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Pediatric Patient
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 2012Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a novel technique in pediatric bariatric surgery. The patient reported here participated in our pediatric weight management clinic for 2 years. His obesity was complicated by obstructive sleep apnea, acanthosis nigricans, and hypertension.
Rachel L, Garness +3 more
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Laparoscopic median gastrectomy for stenosis following sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 2015Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an established primary bariatric procedure. Gastric stenosis after LSG has been reported in a few studies and often occurs at the level of incisura or midbody because of a technical operative error and could be associated with a leak. This can be managed by endoscopic dilations or revision surgery.
Ramya, Kalaiselvan, Basil J, Ammori
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2021
Is sleeve gastrectomy the result of an omphaloskepsis? Omphaloskepsis or navel contemplation of one's self is known to be an aid to meditation. The word originates from the Greek omphalos, signifying “navel” and skepsis, meaning “viewing”. In Hinduism, the navel is the site of a powerful chakra, focal point of mediation, the site of the universe, but ...
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Is sleeve gastrectomy the result of an omphaloskepsis? Omphaloskepsis or navel contemplation of one's self is known to be an aid to meditation. The word originates from the Greek omphalos, signifying “navel” and skepsis, meaning “viewing”. In Hinduism, the navel is the site of a powerful chakra, focal point of mediation, the site of the universe, but ...
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a misnomer
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Single-Laparoscopic Incision Transabdominal Surgery Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity Surgery, 2008Ninh Nguyen, Kevin M Reavis
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