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Preoperative liver reduction utilizing a novel nutritional supplementFred Brody
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 21:491-5. 2011..This study utilizes a novel nutritional supplement with a calorie-restricted diet to reduce liver volume preoperatively...
Summaries of the SAGES 2007 reoperative minimally invasive surgery symposiumFred Brody
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Surg Endosc 22:232-44. 2008..The ensuing manuscript summarizes the oral presentations and discusses several technical aspects for each disorder...
Laparoscopic insertion of gastric electrodes for electrical stimulationFred Brody
Department of General Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 17:1-6. 2007..Laparoscopic insertion is successful even in patients with prior surgery and intact gastrointestinal tubes. Long-term follow-up and the current prospective multicenter trial continue to assess the efficacy of this treatment modality...
Expression of ectonucleotide pyrophosphate phosphodiesterase and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma in morbidly obese patientsFred Brody
The Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Surg Endosc 21:941-4. 2007..This report hypothesizes that there is a correlation between the genetic expression of ENPP1 and PPARgamma from gastrointestinal tissue and body mass index (BMI)...
Laparoscopic revision of gastric pacing wiresFred Brody
Department of General Surgery, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 14:187-9. 2004..Based on the findings of this case, an omental patch was placed on top of the seromuscular electrode tunnel in order to prevent adhesions and potentially persistent abdominal wall pain...
Minimally invasive surgery for morbid obesityFredrick Brody
The George Washington University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Cleve Clin J Med 71:289, 293, 296-8. 2004..Laparoscopic techniques achieve similar long-term results as does open surgery, with fewer postoperative complications...
Dysregulation of gene expression within the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor pathway in morbidly obese patientsA Katharine Hindle
Department of Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Surg Endosc 23:1292-7. 2009..When activated, the PPARgamma pathway promotes lipid metabolism. This study used microarray technology to evaluate differential gene expression profiles in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery...
Anatomical measurements of the gastric cardia in obese patientsA Katherine Hindle
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Surg Endosc 23:2522-4. 2009....
Downregulation of leptin and resistin expression in blood following bariatric surgeryClaire Edwards
Department of General Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Surg Endosc 25:1962-8. 2011..This study examined expression of these genes before and after bariatric surgery in diabetic and nondiabetic obese patients...
TCF7L2 expression in diabetic patients undergoing bariatric surgeryA Katharine Hindle
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Surg Endosc 23:700-4. 2009..This pilot study examines TCF7L2 expression in liver samples obtained from morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. TCF7L2 expression is compared between diabetic and nondiabetic patients...
Gastric electrical stimulation for gastroparesisFred Brody
Department of Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Am Coll Surg 207:533-8. 2008..Recently, gastric electrical stimulation (GES) has been used to treat gastroparesis. This study analyzes a cohort of gastroparetic patients after GES...
Factors associated with ostomy reversalSanjay Daluvoy
The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Surg Endosc 22:2168-70. 2008..The natural history of colostomies and ileostomies for colonic disease is not well described. This study aimed to identify factors that have an impact on colostomy and ileostomy reversal among patients with colonic diseases...
Bilateral luxatio erecta complicated by venous thrombosisRyan Garcia
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
J Trauma 60:1132-4. 2006..The complication of axillary vein thrombosis and its treatment in this patient are discussed also...
Laparoscopic splenectomy for delayed splenic rupture after embolizationEdward Pucci
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
J Trauma 63:687-90. 2007
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for linear sclerodermaJason Kasza
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 20:355-7. 2010..This article describes a unique application for a sleeve gastrectomy in the setting of linear scleroderma and hemiobesity...
Management and therapy for sports herniaArthur Nam
Department of General Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 2003, USA
J Am Coll Surg 206:154-64. 2008
Adiponectin but not leptin is involved in early hepatic disease in morbidly obese patientsAnna Katharine Hindle
Department of Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Surg Endosc 24:1547-51. 2010..This study investigates the impact of leptin and adiponectin in morbidly obese diabetic and nondiabetic patients with regard to histopathologic changes in the liver...
Reactivation of adiponectin expression in obese patients after bariatric surgeryA Katharine Hindle
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 6B, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Surg Endosc 24:1367-73. 2010..However, the underlying mechanism is unknown. This study aimed to identify potential biomarkers or molecular pathways that are altered after bariatric surgery in diabetic and nondiabetic patients...
Brachial artery occlusion secondary to hypereosinophilic syndromeTodd A Ponsky
Department of Surgery, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
J Vasc Surg 42:796-9. 2005..These data, combined with the patient's previous history, demonstrate that the patient's occlusion may have been secondary to HES...
Laparoscopic splenectomy for isolated sarcoidosis of the spleenHasan Zia
Department of Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 15:160-2. 2005..Our patient required a laparoscopic splenectomy for diagnostic purposes and neoplastic exclusion. Once diagnosed, patients require continual follow-up for systemic manifestations and associated complications of sarcoidosis...
Alterations in gastrointestinal physiology after Roux-en-Y gastric bypassTodd A Ponsky
Department of General Surgery, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Am Coll Surg 201:125-31. 2005
Thermal injury secondary to laparoscopic fiber-optic cablesA Katharine Hindle
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
Surg Endosc 23:1720-3. 2009..However, thermal energy is produced as a by-product from the optical cable. This study attempts to quantify the degree of possible thermal damage secondary to the fiber-optic light source...
Laparoscopic small bowel resection of metastatic pulmonary carcinosarcomaJoshua Felsher
Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 13:397-400. 2003..Laparoscopic small bowel resection can be performed safely in the setting of malignant disease and imparts many of the benefits of minimally invasive surgery...
Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy vs conventional laparoscopic splenectomy in cases of splenomegalyMichael Rosen
Department of General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave, Bldg A-80, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
Arch Surg 137:1348-52. 2002..No perioperative mortality occurred. CONCLUSIONS: Hand-assisted LS is a safe and efficacious procedure for these extremely difficult cases. Hand-assisted LS provides the benefits of a minimally invasive approach in cases of splenomegaly...
Laparoscopic total gastrectomy for Ménétrier's diseaseCaroline Sanchez
Department of General Surgery, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20037, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 17:32-5. 2007..Ménétrier's disease is a rare gastrointestinal entity that can be treated safely with minimally invasive skills. We report this case in detail and discuss Ménétrier's disease...
Combined endoscopic/laparoscopic intragastric resection of gastric stromal tumorsR Matthew Walsh
Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
J Gastrointest Surg 7:386-92. 2003..2 months (range 1-32) there has been no local recurrences. A combined laparoscopic/endoscopic intragastric resection is most appropriate for intraluminal, benign-appearing submucosal lesions of the proximal stomach...
Management of splenic abscess in a critically ill patientHoussam Farres
Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 14:49-52. 2004..This patient was successfully treated with percutaneous drainage and antibiotics. The literature regarding the presentation, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment of splenic abscesses is reviewed as well...
Laparoscopic resection of focal nodular hyperplasiaJoshua Felsher
Department of General Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 13:276-9. 2003..A patient with biliary dyskinesia and focal nodular hyperplasia is presented. She underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with excision of the FNH. This paper reviews the case as well as the diagnosis and treatment of FNH...
Small bowel obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassJoshua Felsher
Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Surgery 134:501-5. 2003..Since initiating these changes and closing all iatrogenic defects, we have not experienced further early small bowel obstructions...
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a cost analysis of three approachesHoussam Farres
Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 14:23-6. 2004..Our data demonstrates no significant difference in operative cost between the respective techniques. Operative costs should not be a factor in choosing a laparoscopic approach for unilateral adrenal disease...
Small intestinal submucosa as a bioscaffold for biliary tract regenerationMichael Rosen
Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Ameripath Corporation, Ohio 44195, USA
Surgery 132:480-6. 2002..The potential for the use of SIS as a patch for biliary stricturoplasty, or as an interposition graft for repair of complex biliary injuries is encouraging...
Gastric electrical-stimulation effects on canine gastric emptying, food intake, and body weightJinhong Xing
Department of Gastroenterology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio 44195, USA
Obes Res 11:41-7. 2003..DISCUSSION: Short-term GES significantly reduced canine food intake and weight. This effect may not be related to changes in gastric emptying. GES may have a potential role in the treatment of obesity...
