Outcomes of revisional procedures for insufficient weight loss or weight regain after roux-en-y gastric bypassJacques Himpens
The European School of Laparoscopy, St Blasius General Hospital, Dendermonde, Belgium
Obes Surg 22:1746-54. 2012
..However, late results in terms of weight loss or weight regain are inconsistent and may warrant a second procedure. This retrospective study analyzes the laparoscopic options for revisional surgery after LRYGB...
- Long-term results of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass: evaluation after 9 years
Jacques Himpens
European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 22:1586-93. 2012
..Two patients underwent reversal of their bypass for problems linked to glucose metabolism (one hypoglycemia, one DMII). Patient quality of life was fair. The patient satisfaction remained good in 76 % of the cases...
- Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
Jacques Himpens
The European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Arch Surg 146:802-7. 2011
..To determine the long-term efficacy and safety of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) for morbid obesity...
Laparoscopic inflatable band with Roux-en-Y gastric bypassJ M Himpens
Department of Thoracic, Abdominal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, AZ St Blasius Hospital, 50 Kroonveldlaan, Dendermonde 9200, Belgium
Obes Surg 11:528-31. 2001
..Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) leaves a large blind gastric segment, which is inaccessible for conventional endoscopy...
Gastric banding - to band or bypass. Adjustable gastric banding: blessing or curse?Jacques M Himpens
Minimally Invasive Surgery Department, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, St Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 90:2-4. 2008
- Laparoscopic adjustable pyloric band with fundoplication in bariatric surgery: technique and preliminary results
Jacques Himpens
Department of Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 17:1084-90. 2007
..Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion according to Scopinaro is an extremely effective operation for weight loss, but carries significant morbidity in terms of metabolic deficiencies...
- Laparoscopic pyloric exclusion after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography perforation
J Himpens
Department of Thoratcic, Abdominal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Saint Blasius General Hospital, Dendermonde 9200, Belgium
Surg Endosc 16:869. 2002
..The postoperative sequellae were very comparable to those of elective laparoscopic common bile duct exploration. We believe this approach is interesting, especially in the current era of frequent litigation...
- The gastrojejunostomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Jacques M Himpens
St Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Semin Laparosc Surg 11:171-7. 2004
..The handsewn anastomosis, which seems to offer some advantages over the mechanical technique, is being performed with increased frequency. The three techniques are described here and discussed in the light of our own experience...
- Laparoscopic restoration of gastrointestinal continuity after duodenal switch
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, 322 rue Haute, Brussels, Belgium
Surg Obes Relat Dis 4:451-4. 2008
- Laparoscopic placement of non-adjustable silicone ring for weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, 322 rue Haute, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 19:650-4. 2009
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- Reinforcing the staple line during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: prospective randomized clinical study comparing three different techniques
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, rue Haute, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 20:462-7. 2010
..The purpose of this study was to randomly compare three techniques in LSG: no staple line reinforcement (group 1), buttressing of the staple line with Gore Seamguard (group 2), and staple line suturing (group 3)...
- Feasibility and technique of laparoscopic conversion of adjustable gastric banding to sleeve gastrectomy
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Surg Obes Relat Dis 5:72-6. 2009
..To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and short-term efficacy of the conversion of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) because of inadequate weight loss...
- Laparoscopic seromyotomy for long stenosis after sleeve gastrectomy with or without duodenal switch
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 19:495-9. 2009
..We report our experience in nine patients presenting a long stenosis, not eligible for endoscopic balloon dilation, and treated by laparoscopic seromyotomy after ISG or SG/DS...
- A prospective randomized study comparing two different techniques for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 17:1435-41. 2007
..Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) represents a relatively new restrictive operation for obesity. We report a prospective randomized study comparing two different techniques of performing this procedure...
- Robotic fundoplication: from theoretic advantages to real problems
Renato Costi
Clinique de Chirurgie Digestive, CHU Saint-Pierre, , Brussels, Belgium
J Am Coll Surg 197:500-7. 2003
- Laparoscopic conversion of adjustable gastric banding and vertical banded gastroplasty to duodenal switch
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Surg Obes Relat Dis 5:678-83. 2009
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- A prospective randomized study between laparoscopic gastric banding and laparoscopic isolated sleeve gastrectomy: results after 1 and 3 years
Jacques Himpens
Department of Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 16:1450-6. 2006
..GERD is more frequent at 1 year after SG and at 3 years after GB. The number of re-operations is important in both groups, but the severity of complications appears higher in SG...
- Laparoscopic conversion of the gastric bypass into a normal anatomy
Jacques Himpens
Department of Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
Obes Surg 16:908-12. 2006
..After 1 year, the BMI is still unchanged and she is doing well. CONCLUSION: Restoration of normal anatomy after RYGBP is feasible...
- Role of laparoscopy in the management of visceral injuries following abdominal stab wounds
Giovanni Dapri
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 17:713-8. 2007
..Laparoscopy offers several advantages in the treatment of abdominal stab wounds. In this paper, we report our experience during 2004, where hemodynamically stable patients with stab wounds were managed laparoscopically...
- Completely staple-free hand-sewn laparoscopic anastomosis in colorectal surgery
David Lipski
Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Saint Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 18:282-5. 2008
..The postoperative stay was uneventful, with a total hospital stay of 6 days. CSHLCA is feasible and can lower the cost of the laparoscopic procedure. It may be considered in countries with limited access to mechanical staplers...
