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Fitness Level Affects Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

Morbidly obese patients with poor cardiopulmonary fitness may experience increased complications after bariatric surgery. New research published in the August issue of Chest, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that bariatric ...More
August 8, 2006
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Obesity Surgery Complication Rates Higher than Previously Thought

Four of every 10 obesity surgery patients develop a complication, such as a hernia, within 6 months of leaving the hospital, according to a new study by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The study is the most ...More
July 24, 2006
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Five-Year Study of Morbidly Obese Finds Significant Benefits of the LAP-BAND Procedure Over Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

SAN FRANCISCO – The LAP-BAND System is less invasive, less risky than laparoscopic gastric bypass, according to a five-year study comparing the two most common weight-loss surgery procedures for the seriously overweight presented at this year's American Society for ...More
June 30, 2006
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Special Plastic Surgery Needed for Soaring Obese Population

The number of surgical body-contouring procedures performed on post-bariatric surgery patients after significant weight loss is soaring (up 22 percent from 2004 to 2005 alone) according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. An article in the June, 2006 issue of ...More
June 21, 2006
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ASCs Offer Extensive Gastroenterology-Related Treatment

ASCs Offer Extensive Gastroenterology-Related Treatment By Kathy Dix Gastroenterology comprises the treatment of diseases and disorders related to the organ system that includes the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas and biliary system, small intestine and colon. ...More
May 1, 2006
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Medicare Expands Coverage for Lifesaving Obesity Surgery

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- After an extensive review of medical evidence that lasted nearly a year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today it will establish a national coverage policy for bariatric surgery to help reduce the significant health ...More
February 22, 2006
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Timing is Everything

Timing is Everything Bariatric Surgery Transitioning to the ASC By Kathy Dix As more procedures transition to the ambulatory arena, some controversy has arisen over which procedures are truly safe to perform in an outpatient setting. Hospitals may claim that certain ...More
February 1, 2006
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Medline Launches Bariatric Readiness Program that Assesses Facilities' Physical Preparedness for Serving This Patient Population

MUNDELEIN, Ill. -- To help healthcare facilities properly prepare for the increased number of obese patients, Medline is launching a Bariatric Readiness Assessment program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates have more than ...More
January 5, 2006
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Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Designated as Center of Excellence

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The Center for Surgical Weight Loss & Wellness at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE). Alexander Onopchenko, MD, FACS, medical ...More
December 28, 2005
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Case Study Highlights Importance of Checking Vitamin B1 Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery

A deficiency in vitamin B1 can be a serious complication following a popular surgery to treat obesity, according to a case study published in the Dec. 27, 2005 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. If untreated, vitamin B1 ...More
December 26, 2005
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