Band Erosion: Surgical and Endoscopic Management
Fig. 17.1 This shows the distribution of erosions by consecutive series of hundred cases of LAGB Bands performed. Most erosions occurred early in the learning curve, peaking at a rate…
Work-Up of Abdominal Pain in the Gastric Bypass and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Patient
Common cause Uncommon cause 1. Small bowel-related disease – Internal hernia – Petersen’s hernia – Mesocolic hernia – Mesenteric hernia – Incisional hernia – Trocar site hernia – Adhesive…
Psychological Complications After Bariatric Surgery (Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Depression, Body Image, etc.)
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016Daniel M. Herron (ed.)Bariatric Surgery Complications and Emergencies10.1007/978-3-319-27114-9_24 24. Psychological Complications After Bariatric Surgery (Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, Depression, Body Image, etc.) Warren L. Huberman1 (1) Department of Psychiatry, NYU School…
Nutritional Complications and Emergencies
Nutrient Clinical manifestations Treatment for severe deficiency B1 (thiamine) Dry beriberi, wet beriberi, Wernicke’s encephalopathy, Korsakoff’s syndrome, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome Wernicke encephalopathy/acute psychoses: intravenous thiamine 500 mg three times per day…
Failed Weight Loss after Lap Band Surgery
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016Daniel M. Herron (ed.)Bariatric Surgery Complications and Emergencies10.1007/978-3-319-27114-9_20 20. Failed Weight Loss after Lap Band Surgery George A. Fielding1 (1) NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA George A. Fielding…
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Evaluation and Management of Complications
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016Daniel M. Herron (ed.)Bariatric Surgery Complications and Emergencies10.1007/978-3-319-27114-9_18 18. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Evaluation and Management of Complications Ranjan Sudan1 , Kara J. Kallies2 and Shanu N. Kothari3 (1) Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center,…
Management of Abdominal Wall Hernias in the Bariatric Patient
Pros Cons One anesthetic, one convalescence Risk of infection of prosthetic-based herniorrhaphy Less overall cost Possible need for open hernia repair Less absence from work Need for concomitant full abdominal…
Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
Fig. 26.1 U-shaped articulating holding system Operative Proctoscope The operating proctoscope is available in a standard 4 cm diameter. A variety of lengths are available (i.e., 7.5, 15, and 20…
Proctectomy and Rectopexy: Hybrid Robotic Approach
Fig. 18.1 Port configuration. C 12-mm camera port, L1 and L2 5-mm assistant ports, L1 is 12 mm if endoscopic stapler is used, R1, R2, and R3 8-mm working ports…
Sigmoid Colectomy and Left Hemicolectomy: Single-Port Laparoscopic Approach
Fig. 15.1 External instrument conflict and clashing resulting in awkward surgeon/assistant positioning during single-incision laparoscopic colectomy Room Setup and Positioning The operating room equipment requirements are identical to those for…
