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Gastric Bypass
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 477

Gastric Bypass

This book presents and describes the various uses of gastric bypass in bariatric and metabolic surgery and outlines the different techniques currently available. Furthermore, the possible complications with the procedure and ways to avoid them are also discussed. The use of the gastric bypass for the treatment of diabetes is emphasized and the new indications for the operative treatment of diabetes are featured in detail. Endoscopic uses concerning the gastric bypass are also addressed, covering preoperative evaluation, complications treatment, weight regain treatment and endoscopic treatment of obesity. The most advanced techniques and new technologies available for performing gastric bypass surgeries are presented in the most didactic possible way, making use of value-added learning features throughout the text.Gastric Bypass - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Perspectives is intended as a practical guide for all those interested and involved with bariatric surgery, including general surgeons, bariatric surgeons, GI surgeons and surgery residents.

Intragastric Balloon for Weight Management
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 264

Intragastric Balloon for Weight Management

Intragastric balloons are steadily gaining popularity among the medical treatments available for obesity. Their efficacy and safety are reinforced by growing body of evidence obtained around the globe. Intragastric balloons are now considered one of the safest and most effective medical procedures for weight reduction. Additionally, the reduced potential for side effects and low invasiveness (compared to bariatric surgeries) are important considerations. This book is edited by renowned surgeons and endoscopists from Brazil, a country known for its reputation on the field of bariatric endoscopy and surgery. Such reputation is especially valid where the use of intragastric balloons is concerne...

Innovation & surgery
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 52

Innovation & surgery

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2013-06-19
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  • Publisher: IRCAD

At long last to inaugurate the summer peak season, the world's number 1 medical e-book is back with a third sparkling issue, bringing you a freshly renewed learning experience. In this brand-new issue, we offer 11 original articles, including operative techniques, clinical cases, a focus on new technologies, and a cultural escape. Dr. Krummel, Program Director at Stanford University School of Medicine, California will take you on a reflective journey as chance favors only the prepared mind. The journey continues with an insight into Strasbourg’s magical spirit, as we give you a virtual tour of the world-famous Christmas Capital. Find out more about our online journal which complements the IRCAD worldwide on-site learning experience (IRCAD France, IRCAD Taiwan, IRCAD Brazil) and our E-learning website, WeBSurg. Enjoy this thrilling new issue and stay tuned for more!

Gastric Bypass
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 477

Gastric Bypass

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2020
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  • Publisher: Unknown

This book presents and describes the various uses of gastric bypass in bariatric and metabolic surgery and outlines the different techniques currently available. Furthermore, the possible complications with the procedure and ways to avoid them are also discussed. The use of the gastric bypass for the treatment of diabetes is emphasized and the new indications for the operative treatment of diabetes are featured in detail. Endoscopic uses concerning the gastric bypass are also addressed, covering preoperative evaluation, complications treatment, weight regain treatment and endoscopic treatment of obesity. The most advanced techniques and new technologies available for performing gastric bypass surgeries are presented in the most didactic possible way, making use of value-added learning features throughout the text. Gastric Bypass - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Perspectives is intended as a practical guide for all those interested and involved with bariatric surgery, including general surgeons, bariatric surgeons, GI surgeons and surgery residents.

Duodenal Switch and Its Derivatives in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 641

Duodenal Switch and Its Derivatives in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

This book provides extensive information on the duodenal switch and all of its derivatives. The number of procedures performed is progressively increasing, as cases of obesity are on the rise and patients’ body mass index (BMI) is getting higher. It discusses all the techniques involved in the duodenal switch procedure and its derivatives used in the primary and revision situations. Readers will learn what the procedure can offer not only in terms of weight loss, but also its potential with regard to metabolic diseases, since some data indicates that the duodenal switch may lead to rapid resolution of diabetes and other comorbidities. The work is divided into three parts, the first of whic...

Pancreatectomy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 77

Pancreatectomy

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2013-09-22
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  • Publisher: IRCAD

The world's number 1 medical e-book is back with a second issue, bringing you a unique and revolutionary learning experience. In this brand new issue, we offer 16 original articles, including operative techniques, clinical cases, and a focus on new technologies. Step into the world of minimally invasive surgery and witness its amazing evolution, as told by Dr. Schwaitzberg, Chief of Surgery at the Cambridge Health Alliance. Discover some of Alsace's many talents with our cultural escape article on Bugatti, the world famous car manufacturer which has made local pride for over a hundred years. Find out more about our online journal which complements the IRCAD worldwide on-site learning experience (IRCAD France, IRCAD Taiwan, IRCAD Brazil) and our E-learning website, WeBSurg. Enjoy this exciting new issue and stay tuned for more!

Bariatric Endoscopy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 244

Bariatric Endoscopy

To date, diet programs and medical therapies for the treatment of obesity have had limited success. Bariatric surgery, however, provides a means of effective weight loss for many of those with morbid obesity. Most of these weight loss procedures are performed with a variety of techniques that continue to evolve. Each technique is associated with unique challenges and complications and it is important for the clinician to be knowledgeable about the endoscopic management of these patients. Additionally, as endoscopic technology evolves it may offer more than just the diagnosis and treatment of complications. Endoscopic therapy may soon allow less invasive bariatric revision procedures as well ...

Global Bariatric Surgery
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 523

Global Bariatric Surgery

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2018-09-07
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  • Publisher: Springer

This text captures the global standards of bariatric surgery practice at a time of change, excitement, and lots of controversy. The text sheds the light on best practices globally by providing a reliable reference to guide the practicing physician anywhere in the world, and from whatever specialty (surgeon, gastroenterologist or endoscopist) to navigate through the many current options of therapy in this rapidly changing field. The text provides high definition illustrations of these techniques to go with the didactic chapters written by the thought leaders in the field. In addition to the technical part, an important part of the book focuses on quality and outcome measures. The rapid growth...

Complications in Bariatric Surgery
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 225

Complications in Bariatric Surgery

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2018-04-26
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  • Publisher: Springer

This text focuses on the complications following bariatric surgery. The focus is on the immediate and long term complications that would be important to both the general surgeon and those surgeons with specialty experience in bariatric surgery. Sections address the nutritional deficiencies following bariatric surgery with specific attention to Roux en Y gastric bypass and pancreatico-biliary diversion as well as the correction of these deficiencies with medical intervention as well as the indications for surgical revision or reversal. The text reviews the work-up of a bariatric patient with abdominal pain including the appropriate imaging and threshold for operative intervention and the tech...

Innovative Endoscopic and Surgical Technology in the GI Tract
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 447

Innovative Endoscopic and Surgical Technology in the GI Tract

This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the art overview on the main trends in the newest endoscopic, robotic, and minimal invasive surgical innovations. It also aims to give insight on some of the innovative ideas around Gastro-intestinal Surgery and Endoscopy to stimulate further activities. It contains established knowledge in the field of endoscopic and surgical techniques, and the integration of these new findings in updated therapeutic decision making are demonstrated. The text reviews the latest literature on the subjects and describes the decision making to establish new therapeutic options in the management of diseases applying new technologies. These new techniques are described in detail, which provide excellent back-up information for clinicians in daily practice. Written by experts in the field, Innovative Endoscopic and Surgical Technology in the GI Tract is a valuable resource of knowledge for clinicians, surgeons, nurses, technicians, students and researchers with an interest in GI- disease.