Background Performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in
patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy is challenging. Double-balloon …

The general management for chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes treating reversible causes,
including obesity, which may be both a driver and comorbidity for CKD. Bariatric surgery …

Background: Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is a common indication for
hospitalization. However, the optimum timing of colonoscopy following patient presentation remains …

Objective: To determine the effect of cumulative volume on all-cause morbidity and operative
time. Background: Gastric bypass is an important public health procedure, but it is difficult to …

Background Evaluating how morbidity and costs evolve for new bariatric centers is vital to
understanding the expected length of time required to reach optimal outcomes and cost …

Iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are common following bariatric surgery;
however, there are limited standardized treatment recommendations for their management. …

Introduction Despite being the preferred modality for treatment of colorectal cancer and
diverticular disease, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been adopted slowly for treatment of …

Background: Telemedicine has emerged as a feasible adjunct to in-person care in multiple
clinical contexts, and its role has expanded in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Class 2 obesity or greater [body mass index (BMI)> 35 kg/m 2] is a relative contraindication
for heart transplant due to its associated perioperative risks and mortality. Whether bariatric …

Background: Screening colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal carcinoma is provided by
several specialties. Few studies have assessed geographic variation in the delivery of this …