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View article: Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Multi-Centric Analysis of Indications, Techniques, and Surgical Outcomes
Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Multi-Centric Analysis of Indications, Techniques, and Surgical Outcomes Open
Background Roux-en-Y gastric bypass may present long-term complications that require revisional surgery or even reversal to normal anatomy. Data on the indications, surgical technique, and outcomes of RYGB reversal remain scarce. Methods W…
View article: A Core set of patient‐reported outcome measures to measure quality of life in obesity treatment research
A Core set of patient‐reported outcome measures to measure quality of life in obesity treatment research Open
Summary The lack of standardization in patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) has made measurement and comparison of quality of life (QoL) outcomes in research focused on obesity treatment challenging. This study reports on the results …
View article: Scientific Evidence for the Updated Guidelines on Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (IFSO/ASMBS)
Scientific Evidence for the Updated Guidelines on Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (IFSO/ASMBS) Open
View article: Development of the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders-European Chapter (IFSO-EC) Grade-Based Guidelines on the Surgical Treatment of Obesity Using Multimodal Strategies: Design and Methodological Aspects
Development of the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders-European Chapter (IFSO-EC) Grade-Based Guidelines on the Surgical Treatment of Obesity Using Multimodal Strategies: Design and Methodological Aspects Open
Background: The prevalence of obesity is already a worldwide health concern. The development of straightforward guidelines regarding the whole available armamentarium (i.e., medical, endoscopic, and surgical interventions in conjunction wi…
View article: Feasibility and Safety Study of the Use of a New Robot (Maestro™) for Laparoscopic Surgery
Feasibility and Safety Study of the Use of a New Robot (Maestro™) for Laparoscopic Surgery Open
View article: Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Across the IFSO Chapters: Key Insights on the Baseline Patient Demographics, Procedure Types, and Mortality from the Eighth IFSO Global Registry Report
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Across the IFSO Chapters: Key Insights on the Baseline Patient Demographics, Procedure Types, and Mortality from the Eighth IFSO Global Registry Report Open
Introduction The International Federation for Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Global Registry aims to provide descriptive data about the caseload and penetrance of surgery for metabolic disease and obesity in member coun…
View article: Effect of opioid-free versus opioid-based strategies during multimodal anaesthesia on postoperative morphine consumption after bariatric surgery: a randomised double-blind clinical trial
Effect of opioid-free versus opioid-based strategies during multimodal anaesthesia on postoperative morphine consumption after bariatric surgery: a randomised double-blind clinical trial Open
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View article: Feasibility and safety study of the use of a new robot (Maestro™) for laparoscopic surgery.
Feasibility and safety study of the use of a new robot (Maestro™) for laparoscopic surgery. Open
1. Background The emergence of laparoscopic surgery marked a significant progress in minimally invasive surgical techniques, despite definite shortcomings in terms of vision and exposure control. Telerobotic systems like Da Vinci™ were dev…
View article: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity Class V (BMI > 60 kg/m2): a Modified Delphi Study
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity Class V (BMI > 60 kg/m2): a Modified Delphi Study Open
View article: IFSO Consensus on Definitions and Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity Management—an International Delphi Study
IFSO Consensus on Definitions and Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obesity Management—an International Delphi Study Open
Introduction This survey of international experts in obesity management was conducted to achieve consensus on standardized definitions and to identify areas of consensus and non-consensus in metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) to assist in a…
View article: First human surgery using a surgical assistance robotics device for laparoscopic cholecystectomies
First human surgery using a surgical assistance robotics device for laparoscopic cholecystectomies Open
Background Over the past 20 years, surgeons involved in soft tissue minimally invasive surgery have experienced the pros and cons of both conventional and tele-robotic laparoscopic approaches. The Maestro System, developed by Moon Surgical…
View article: Publisher Correction: 2022 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Publisher Correction: 2022 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Open
View article: 2022 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
2022 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Open
View article: Handling of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Effects on Bariatric Surgical Practice: Analysis of GENEVA Study Database
Handling of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Effects on Bariatric Surgical Practice: Analysis of GENEVA Study Database Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to a worldwide suspension of bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) services. The current study analyses data on patterns of service delivery, recovery of practices, and protec…
View article: 2022 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO): Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
2022 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO): Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Open
View article: Correction to: Innovative Bariatric Procedures and Ethics in Bariatric Surgery: The IFSO Position Statement
Correction to: Innovative Bariatric Procedures and Ethics in Bariatric Surgery: The IFSO Position Statement Open
View article: Innovative Bariatric Procedures and Ethics in Bariatric Surgery: the IFSO Position Statement
Innovative Bariatric Procedures and Ethics in Bariatric Surgery: the IFSO Position Statement Open
View article: The first international Delphi consensus statement on Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal surgery
The first international Delphi consensus statement on Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal surgery Open
Thirty-eight experts achieved a consensus on 133 statements concerning various aspects of laparoscopic GI Surgery. Increased awareness of these could facilitate training and improve patient outcomes.
View article: Patient Selection in One Anastomosis/Mini Gastric Bypass—an Expert Modified Delphi Consensus
Patient Selection in One Anastomosis/Mini Gastric Bypass—an Expert Modified Delphi Consensus Open
View article: Bowel perforation on recurrent incisional hernia after laparoscopic repair; case report and literature review
Bowel perforation on recurrent incisional hernia after laparoscopic repair; case report and literature review Open
View article: Adjustable Gastric Banding Conversion to One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: Data Analysis of a Multicenter Database
Adjustable Gastric Banding Conversion to One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass: Data Analysis of a Multicenter Database Open
View article: Prospective, randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using conventional versus custom-made (mosquito) mesh performed in Cameroon: a short-term outcomes
Prospective, randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using conventional versus custom-made (mosquito) mesh performed in Cameroon: a short-term outcomes Open
View article: Esophageal and gastric malignancies after bariatric surgery: a retrospective global study
Esophageal and gastric malignancies after bariatric surgery: a retrospective global study Open
View article: “What Really Matters When Performing a Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass?” Literature-Based Key Steps Towards Success and Standardization of the Procedure
“What Really Matters When Performing a Laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass?” Literature-Based Key Steps Towards Success and Standardization of the Procedure Open
View article: Fully extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using conventional mesh <i>versus</i> tailor-made mosquito mesh: a randomized controlled trial from Cameroon
Fully extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using conventional mesh <i>versus</i> tailor-made mosquito mesh: a randomized controlled trial from Cameroon Open
DEAR EDITOR, Most surgeons in Africa perform primary closure herniorraphy, to avoid the costs of tension-free mesh hernioplasty. Mesh cost is mitigatable by use of sterilized mosquito mesh, cut to an appropriate size. In open inguinal hern…
View article: Clinical outcomes of pre-attached reinforced stapler reloads in bariatric surgery: A prospective case series
Clinical outcomes of pre-attached reinforced stapler reloads in bariatric surgery: A prospective case series Open
Background: Staple line reinforcement during surgery may decrease morbidity or reduce the risk of staple line leaks and bleeding. There is debate regarding the benefit, safety, and best form of reinforcement. This case series characterizes…
View article: Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery Utilisation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Data from the IFSO Global Registry 2015–2018
Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery Utilisation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Data from the IFSO Global Registry 2015–2018 Open
View article: The Socio-Economic aspects of Laparoscopic Approach in the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia by Mesh in Cameroon
The Socio-Economic aspects of Laparoscopic Approach in the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia by Mesh in Cameroon Open
BACKGROUND: In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), economic conditions often do not always permit the use of modern surgical techniques, especially for hernia treatment. Aim of the study: To demonstrate that a modern technique such as Laparoscopic T…
View article: Conversion of Adjustable Gastric Banding to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in One or Two Steps: What Is the Best Approach? Analysis of a Multicenter Database Concerning 832 Patients
Conversion of Adjustable Gastric Banding to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in One or Two Steps: What Is the Best Approach? Analysis of a Multicenter Database Concerning 832 Patients Open
View article: The First Modified Delphi Consensus Statement for Resuming Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the COVID-19 Times
The First Modified Delphi Consensus Statement for Resuming Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the COVID-19 Times Open