Complete resolution of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease after bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, J Yu, K Brar, L Banfield, S Gmora… - Clinical …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background & Aims Bariatric surgery has been reported to lead to complete resolution of
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) following the sustained weight loss induced in obese …

[HTML][HTML] Chest tube complications: how well are we training our residents?

CG Ball, J Lord, KB Laupland, S Gmora… - Canadian Journal of …, 2007 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Thoracic trauma is commonly treated with tube thoracostomy. The overall
complication rate associated with this procedure is up to 30% among all operators. The primary …

Revisional surgery after failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: a systematic review

A Elnahas, K Graybiel, F Farrokhyar, S Gmora… - Surgical …, 2013 - Springer
Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has emerged as one of the
most commonly performed bariatric procedures worldwide. Unfortunately, revisional surgery is …

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis of weight loss, comorbidities, and …

Y Lee, AG Doumouras, J Yu, I Aditya, S Gmora… - Annals of …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare weight loss, obesity-related comorbidities,
and biochemical outcomes of LSG versus LRYGB through a meta-analysis of randomized …

Prophylactic PPI help reduce marginal ulcers after gastric bypass surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

…, K J. Khan, F Farrokhyar, J D'Souza, S Gmora… - Surgical …, 2015 - Springer
Background Marginal ulceration after gastric bypass surgery is a recognized complication
and has been reported in 1–16 % of patients. There is evidence that acidity may play a role in …

Mastery in bariatric surgery: the long-term surgeon learning curve of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

AG Doumouras, F Saleh, S Anvari, S Gmora… - Annals of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
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 …

Bariatric surgery in the elderly is associated with similar surgical risks and significant long-term health benefits

…, F Farrokhyar, N Andruszkiewicz, R Breau, S Gmora… - Obesity Surgery, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Older age (> 60) has been considered a relative contraindication for bariatric surgery
due to increased complication risk. This study examined the risks and benefits of bariatric …

Diagnostic value of C-reactive protein levels in postoperative infectious complications after bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, AG Doumouras, C Handler, C Eskicioglu, S Gmora… - Obesity surgery, 2019 - Springer
Background Bariatric surgery involves the risk of postoperative infectious complications, in
particular, anastomotic leaks and intra-abdominal abscesses. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a …

Single-or double-anastomosis duodenal switch versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as a revisional procedure for sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta …

Y Lee, Y Ellenbogen, AG Doumouras, S Gmora… - Surgery for Obesity and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is one of the most commonly performed
bariatric procedure worldwide. There is currently no consensus on which revisional …

Intravenous acetaminophen versus placebo in post-bariatric surgery multimodal pain management: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Y Lee, J Yu, AG Doumouras, V Ashoorion, S Gmora… - Obesity Surgery, 2019 - Springer
Background Pain management after bariatric surgery is challenging. Recent trials have been
exploring the role of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen in multimodal analgesic therapy. This …