gastric bypass surgery

Robotic surgery lowers risk of complication of gastric bypass

harminka — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:43:59 -0500

The use of a robot to assist with the most commonly performed weight-loss surgery appears to significantly lower a patient’s risk of developing a rare but serious complication, according to a study published in the most recent edition of the Journal of Robotic Surgery.

How gastric bypass rapidly reverses diabetes symptoms

harminka — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:44:59 -0500

A report in the September Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press, offers new evidence to explain why those who undergo gastric bypass surgery often show greater control of their diabetes symptoms within days.

Gastric bypass surgery linked to increased risk of kidney stones

harminka — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:12:32 -0500

Morbidly obese patients who undergo a particular type of gastric bypass surgery called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are at an increased risk of developing kidney stones – small, pebble-like deposits that can result in severe pain and require an operation to remove them – earlier than previously thought.

Gastric bypass surgery restores sexual function in morbidly obese men

harminka — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:18:45 -0500

Losing weight may help resolve erectile dysfunction in obese men, according to research presented today at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA).

Another complication for gastric bypass patients

harminka — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:38:16 -0600

Obese patients who suffer complications after gastric bypass surgery may face further health risks because their weight exceeds the limits of diagnostic imaging equipment, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Obese patients more to return to work following gastric bypass surgery

harminka — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:36:09 -0500

Obese Medicaid patients who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery may be more likely to return to work than obese Medicaid patients who do not undergo the surgery, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, a theme issue on bariatric surgery.

Weight loss before bariatric surgery linked to shorter hospital stay, faster weight loss

harminka — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:32:33 -0500

High-risk morbidly obese patients who lose 5 to 10 percent of their excess body weight before undergoing gastric bypass surgery appear to have shorter hospital stays and more rapid postoperative weight loss, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, a theme issue on bariatric surgery.

Gastric bypass surgery may cause post-op nutrient deficiencies

harminka — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:21:43 -0500

Two studies by a group of researchers at Washington Hospital Center highlight potential postoperative nutritional deficiencies among patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery to treat obesity.

Gastric bypass reduces mortality risk in severely obese patients

harminka — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:56:47 -0500

Severely obese patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery significantly reduce their risk of death from coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, according to research published in the Aug. 23, 2007, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. The study was led by a team of researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine and LDS Hospital.

Bariatric surgery patients have fewer complications at hospitals

harminka — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 06:58:45 -0500

Bariatric surgery patients had 64 percent fewer complications and a 26 percent shorter hospital stay if they went to a five-star rated hospital compared with a one-star rated hospital, according to a new study released today by HealthGrades, the healthcare ratings company.

Simple system accurately predicts weight-loss surgery risk

harminka — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:11:28 -0500

A simple scoring system based on five medical factors accurately predicts which patients being considered for gastric bypass surgery would be at highest risk of dying.