Long-term T2DM resolution rates are not well established following the laparoscopic sleeve
gastrectomy (LSG). The aim of this paper was to systematically review the evidence on the …

Objectives: We sought to test the safety and efficacy of fluoroscopically guided, video-assisted,
thoracoscopic resection after computed tomography (CT)-guided localization using …

METHODS The RAM process is presented in Figure 1. In summary, the RAM involves
performing a literature search to determine the evidence for processes of care; creating clinical …

Introduction Bariatric surgery has been shown to be a safe and durable intervention for patients
struggling with obesity and metabolic syndrome, including hypertension. Buchwald et al. …

Background Acute paraesophageal hernia is a surgical emergency presenting with sudden
chest or abdominal pain, dysphagia, vomiting, retching or significant anemia. Severe cases …

Objective: Defining processes of care, which are appropriate and necessary for management
of gastric cancer (GC), is an important step toward improving outcomes. Methods: Using a …

Importance There is growing interest in reducing the variations and deficiencies in the
multidisciplinary management of gastric cancer. Objective To define optimal treatment strategies …

Background There is increasing interest in using simulators for laparoscopic surgery training,
and simulators have rapidly become an integral part of surgical education. Methods We …

More than half of patients with obesity who present for medical or surgical management meet
the criteria for a psychiatric illness, commonly a mood disorder. Bariatric surgery leads to …

Background Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become a safe and feasible procedure for
cases involving spleens of normal size. Only a few publications report on the outcome of LS …