Background Intraoperative evaluation with fluorescence angiography using indocyanine
green (ICG) offers a dynamic assessment of gastric conduit perfusion and can guide …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to establish the effects of bariatric surgery
on male sex hormones, sperm parameters, and sexual function. We searched MEDLINE, …

We aimed to systematically review the literature comparing the safety of one-step versus two-step
revisional bariatric surgery from laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) to …

Background Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) frequently requires conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass (RYGB) due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or weight recurrence. …

Background Treatment of anorectal abscesses continues to revolve around early surgical
drainage and control of perianal sepsis. Yet even with prompt drainage, abscess recurrence …

Background Intraoperative hypothermia during both open and laparoscopic abdominal surgery
may be associated with adverse events. For laparoscopic abdominal surgery, the use of …

Background Sentinel node navigation surgery (SNNS) for gastric cancer using infrared
visualization of indocyanine green (ICG) is intriguing because it may limit operative morbidity. We …

Background In Canada, bariatric surgery continues to remain the most effective treatment for
severe obesity and its comorbidities. As the number of bariatric surgeries continues to grow, …

Background Several therapeutic modalities have been proposed for the management of
choledocholithiasis (CDL) following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), yet debate exists …

Bariatric surgery induces significant microbial and metabolomic changes, however, links
between microbial and metabolic pathways have not been fully elucidated. The objective of this …