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1: Felix EL, Swartz DE. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Conversion of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Am J Surg. 2003 Dec;186(6):648-51.
PMID: 14672773 [PubMed - in process]
2: Schwartz ML, Drew RL, Andersen JN. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Induction of pneumoperitoneum in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2003 Aug;13(4):601-4; discussion 604.
PMID: 12935362 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
3: Steffen R. Related Articles, Links
No abstract Early gastrointestinal hemorrhage after laparoscopic gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2003 Jun;13(3):466; author reply 466-7. No abstract available.
PMID: 12841915 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
4: Shepherd MF, Rosborough TK, Schwartz ML. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Heparin thromboprophylaxis in gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2003 Apr;13(2):249-53.
PMID: 12740133 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
5: Kligman MD, Thomas C, Saxe J. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Effect of the learning curve on the early outcomes of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Am Surg. 2003 Apr;69(4):304-9; discussion 309-10.
PMID: 12716088 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
6: Nguyen NT, Rivers R, Wolfe BM. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Early gastrointestinal hemorrhage after laparoscopic gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2003 Feb;13(1):62-5.
PMID: 12630615 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
7: Shikora SA, Kim JJ, Tarnoff ME. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Reinforcing gastric staple-lines with bovine pericardial strips may decrease the likelihood of gastric leak after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2003 Feb;13(1):37-44.
PMID: 12630611 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
8: Papasavas PK, Caushaj PF, McCormick JT, Quinlin RF, Hayetian FD, Maurer J, Kelly JJ, Gagne DJ. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Laparoscopic management of complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
Surg Endosc. 2003 Apr;17(4):610-4. Epub 2003 Feb 17.
PMID: 12582772 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
9: Gonzalez R, Lin E, Venkatesh KR, Bowers SP, Smith CD. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Gastrojejunostomy during laparoscopic gastric bypass: analysis of 3 techniques.
Arch Surg. 2003 Feb;138(2):181-4.
PMID: 12578417 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
10: Voellinger DC, Inabnet WB. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with remnant gastrectomy for focal intestinal metaplasia of the gastric antrum.
Obes Surg. 2002 Oct;12(5):695-8.
PMID: 12448395 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
11: Abdel-Galil E, Sabry AA. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass--evaluation of three different techniques.
Obes Surg. 2002 Oct;12(5):639-42.
PMID: 12448384 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
12: Schirmer B, Erenoglu C, Miller A. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Flexible endoscopy in the management of patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2002 Oct;12(5):634-8.
PMID: 12448383 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
13: Papasavas PK, Hayetian FD, Caushaj PF, Landreneau RJ, Maurer J, Keenan RJ, Quinlin RF, Gagne DJ. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Outcome analysis of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. The first 116 cases.
Surg Endosc. 2002 Dec;16(12):1653-7. Epub 2002 Sep 23.
PMID: 12239643 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
14: Hedenbro JL, Frederiksen SG. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Fully stapled gastric bypass with isolated pouch and terminal anastomosis: 1-3 year results.
Obes Surg. 2002 Aug;12(4):546-50.
PMID: 12194549 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
15: Nguyen NT, Wolfe BM. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Laparoscopic versus open gastric bypass.
Semin Laparosc Surg. 2002 Jun;9(2):86-93. Review.
PMID: 12152151 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
16: Braley SC, Nguyen NT, Wolfe BM. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Late gastrointestinal hemorrhage after gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2002 Jun;12(3):404-7.
PMID: 12082897 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
17: Yilmaz S, Kirimlioglu V, Katz DA, Kayaalp C, Caglikulekci M, Ara C. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Randomised clinical trial of two bypass operations for unresectable cancer of the pancreatic head.
Eur J Surg. 2001 Oct;167(10):770-6.
PMID: 11775730 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
18: Fobi M, Lee H, Igwe D, Felahy B, James E, Stanczyk M, Fobi N. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Band erosion: incidence, etiology, management and outcome after banded vertical gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2001 Dec;11(6):699-707.
PMID: 11775567 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
19: Kalfarentzos F, Stavropoulou F, Yarmenitis S, Kehagias I, Karamesini M, Dimitrakopoulos A, Maniati A. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism using two different doses of low-molecular-weight heparin (nadroparin) in bariatric surgery: a prospective randomized trial.
Obes Surg. 2001 Dec;11(6):670-6.
PMID: 11775562 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
20: Denoel C, Denoel A, Coimbra C, Heymans O. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Lesser curvature Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as an alternative procedure to failed vertical banded gastroplasty: surgical technique and short-term results.
Acta Chir Belg. 2001 Jul-Aug;101(4):179-84.
PMID: 11680061 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]


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Warning: Gastric Bypass Surgery is a MAJOR surgical procedure. It can be associated with significant risks and complications, up to and including death. Weight loss surgery is a rapidly developing area of medicine. Bariatric surgery is filled with controversy. It is very important to take a careful and deliberate approach to considering surgery for the treatment of obesity.  

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