Christine Stroh

..There is a need for further evaluation of gender-specific aspects to optimize patient selection and reduce specific postoperative complications...

..The objective of this study was to examine the morbidity and mortality rates secondary to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in Germany since 2006...

..The data are registered in cooperation with the Institute of Quality Assurance in Surgery at the Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (Germany)...

..The 2nd patient developed signs of pulmonary infection on the 7th postoperative day (after GB). Pulmonary sarcoidosis was diagnosed 4 months later after consultation with a pulmonologist...

..Therefore, data of the Nationwide Survey on Bariatric Surgery in Germany were evaluated for complication rate after GB and RYGBP, in comparison with the literature...

..Visceral obesity and subsequent insulin resistance represent the core pathophysiology of PCOS, clearly suggesting that measures to reduce abdominal obesity should be pursued...

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..Since January 1st 2005, the situation of bariatric surgery in Germany has been examined. The data are registered in cooperation with the Institute of Quality Assurance in Surgery at the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg...

..In Germany, since January 1st, 2005, practice in bariatric surgery has been investigated in German prospective multicenter trial for quality assurance in obesity surgery...

..Symptoms after bariatric procedures can be similar to symptoms of gastric or esophageal cancer. We believe that yearly postoperative gastroscopy is indicated to exclude pathological changes...

..Therefore transrectal ultrasound is of major importance in the preoperative staging and postoperative follow-up especially in diagnosis of local recurrence by using the ultrasound-guided, transrectal aspiration...

..This case presents a very rare complication after placement of a gastric band and its successful management...

..Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery are at risk of rhabdomyolysis. Prolonged compression of the muscles during the surgical intervention, in long laparoscopic procedures, predisposes to this complication...

..We report on experiences after gastric banding...

..Migration of the band through the stomach wall is a long-term complication. The causes, clinical symptoms, timing, and incidence of band migration have not yet been investigated...

..The case illustrates the necessity of lifelong vitamin supplementation after malabsorptive bariatric operations...

..The aim of this systematic study was to investigate patient outcomes and nutritional deficiencies following sleeve gastrectomy (SG) during a median follow-up of two years...

..Despite the low incidence of VTE and PE there is a lack of evidence. Therefore, prospective randomized studies are necessary to determine the optimal VTE prophylaxis for bariatric surgical patients...

..The status of bariatric surgery in Germany has been examined with the cooperation of clinics and hospitals at the Institute of Quality Assurance in Surgery at the Ottovon-Guericke University of Magdeburg (Germany) since January 1, 2005...

..The aim of the study was to investigate surgical results and outcome using biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) and duodenal switch (BPD-DS) as a representative profile for Germany...

..Nutritional deficiencies after SG can be detected by routine nutritional screening. Our results show that Vitamin B12 supplementation should suggest routinely after SG...

..Important target parameters are, among others, the range of weight loss and the influence on comorbidities in the long-term process. We report on these by means of 8,716 patient processes from 54 German clinics...

..Conclusion. The complication and reoperation rate after GB is high. Nevertheless, GB is still a therapeutic option in morbid obese patients, but the criteria for patient selection should be carefully evaluated...

..The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of 3-D-endorectal ultrasonography for the preoperative staging of rectal cancer...

..Preoperative staging of rectal tumors is considered essential to tailor treatment for individual patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of endorectal ultrasonography in preoperative staging of rectal cancer...

..By ultrasound-guided aspiration biopsy we detected five cases of pararectal and especially presacral diseases including one case of endometriosis. The diagnostic algorithm is described...