Research Topics
| John J KellySummaryAffiliation: University of Massachusetts Medical School Country: USA Publications
| Collaborators
|
Detail Information
Publications
Best practice recommendations for surgical care in weight loss surgeryJohn Kelly
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 67 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01545, USA
Obes Res 13:227-33. 2005..To establish evidence-based guidelines for best practices for surgical care in weight loss surgery (WLS)...
Best practice updates for surgical care in weight loss surgeryJohn J Kelly
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Obesity (Silver Spring) 17:863-70. 2009..Key factors in patient safety include surgical risk factors, type of procedure, surgeon training, and facility certification...- Reduced heart rate variability correlates with insulin resistance but not with measures of obesity in population undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassRichard A Perugini
University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Surg Obes Relat Dis 6:237-41. 2010..We sought to identify the factors predictive of HRV in a severely obese population of undergoing GB at a university hospital in the United States... - Early results of conversion of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band to Roux-en-Y gastric bypassRobert Moore
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Surg Obes Relat Dis 5:439-43. 2009..As the number of laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands (LAGBs) placed has increased, the number of patients requiring removal of the device has also increased... - Expert panel on weight loss surgery: executive report updateGeorge L Blackburn
Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Obesity (Silver Spring) 17:842-62. 2009..We expect them to have far-reaching effects of the development of health care policy and the practice of WLS... - Small-bowel obstruction after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgeryGowthaman Gunabushanam
Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
J Comput Assist Tomogr 33:369-75. 2009..The purpose of this study was to review the etiology and computed tomography (CT) findings of small-bowel obstruction (SBO) in patients who have undergone bariatric laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LGBP) surgery... - Complications of bariatric surgeryCalvin W Lee
Department of Gastroenterology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Curr Opin Gastroenterol 23:636-43. 2007.... - Use of laparoscopy in evaluation and treatment of penetrating and blunt abdominal injuriesGordie K Kaban
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Surg Innov 15:26-31. 2008..Use of laparoscopy in selected patients with blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma is safe, minimizes nontherapeutic laparotomies, and allows for minimal invasive management of selected intra-abdominal injuries... - Metabolic characterization of nondiabetic severely obese patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: preoperative classification predicts the effects of gastric bypass on insulin-glucose homeostasisRichard A Perugini
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
J Gastrointest Surg 11:1083-90. 2007..Whereas gastric bypass cures insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus, its effects on normal physiology have not been described. We studied insulin resistance and beta-cell function for patients undergoing gastric bypass... - An update on best practice guidelines for specialized facilities and resources necessary for weight loss surgical programsDavid B Lautz
Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Obesity (Silver Spring) 17:911-7. 2009..Key factors in patient safety include availability of trained personnel and specialized equipment for the care of extremely obese WLS patients... - Optimizing laparoscopic task efficiency: the role of camera and monitor positionsLiam A Haveran
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Surg Endosc 21:980-4. 2007..We aimed to determine the influence of monitor/camera position on the laparoscopic performance of surgeons of varying skill levels... - Is the use of a bougie necessary for laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication?Yuri W Novitsky
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Arch Surg 137:402-6. 2002..However, a bougie may cause intraoperative gastric and esophageal perforations. We hypothesized that LNF is safe and effective when performed without a bougie... - Feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large adrenal massesYuri W Novitsky
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 13:106-10. 2003..Both right and left large adrenal masses can be approached laparoscopically with equal success. The role of minimally invasive approaches to adrenal malignancies necessitates further investigation... - Predictors of complication and suboptimal weight loss after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a series of 188 patientsRichard A Perugini
Department of Surgery and the Informatics Unit, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01655, USA
Arch Surg 138:541-5; discussion 545-6. 2003..An analysis of patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may identify factors predictive of complication and of suboptimal weight loss... - Feasibility of laparoscopic splenectomy in stable blunt trauma: a case seriesWael I Nasr
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, University of Massachusetts/Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605, USA
J Trauma 57:887-9. 2004 - Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using a modified dome-down approach with conventional laparoscopic instrumentsHongyi Cui
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, UMass Memorial Medical Center, 67 Belmont Street, Suite 201, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
Surg Endosc 26:1153-9. 2012..This study assesses the feasibility and safety of SILC using a modified dome-down approach with all conventional laparoscopic instruments... - Advantages of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal herniorrhaphy in the evaluation and management of inguinal herniasYuri W Novitsky
Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030 3955, USA
Am J Surg 193:466-70. 2007..We aimed to establish the rates and contributing patient factors to errors in the preoperative assessment... - Benefits of laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a 10-year single institution experienceLiam A Haveran
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 16:217-21. 2006..The availability of advanced laparoscopy has resulted in a significant increase in the number of adrenalectomies performed at our institution without a shift in surgical indications... - Benefits of laparoscopic peritoneal lavage for complicated sigmoid diverticulitisJoanne Favuzza
Department of Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA 01201, USA
Int J Colorectal Dis 24:797-801. 2009..We report laparoscopic exploration with peritoneal lavage as an alternative in seven patients who required emergency surgery for diverticulitis... - Predictors of weight status following laparoscopic gastric bypassYunsheng Ma
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Obes Surg 16:1227-31. 2006..Weight loss after bariatric surgery varies and depends on many factors, such as time elapsed since surgery, baseline weight, and co-morbidities... - Advantages of mini-laparoscopic vs conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy: results of a prospective randomized trialYuri W Novitsky
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA
Arch Surg 140:1178-83. 2005..We hypothesized that LC using miniports (M-LC) is safe and produces less incisional pain and better cosmetic results than LC performed conventionally (C-LC)... - Hand-assisted laparoscopic aortobifemoral bypass versus open bypass for occlusive diseaseJohn J Kelly
Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 12:339-43. 2002..When compared with the traditional open operation, this technique may result in shorter hospitalization, more rapid return of bowel function, and earlier return to activity...