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Prevalence and associated factors of eating disorders among metabolic bariatric surgery patients in Egypt
Obesity is a growing global epidemic associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Metabolicbariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective intervention for obesity and its associated medical problems. However, eating disorders (EDs) […]
If the Only Tool is a Hammer, Every Problem Looks Like a Nail—Diversifying the Analytical Approaches of Data from Primary Research for Better Understanding of Effectiveness, Outcomes and Impacts of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
There is a notable increase in metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedures, the numbers of patients treated, and volume of scientific articles published. However, it is not clear whether there […]
Conversion of a Failed Vertical Banded Gastroplastyto One‑Anastomosis Gastric Bypass in a Case with Gastro‑gastric Fistula and Mesh Complication: A Multimedia Article
A 56-year-old female presented with recurrent weight gain (RWG) and vomiting, 10 years after open VBG. Imaging and endoscopy revealed an anatomically distorted pouch, two staple line dehiscences, and a […]
The efficacy of one-stage laparoscopic versus two-stage endo-laparoscopic management of cholecystocholedocholithiasis
Over the past 20 years, one-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) combined with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has gained wide acceptance for the management of cholecystocholedocholithiasis (CCL). Despite this, the […]
Three-Year Results of Comparison Between Ring- versus Non-ring-Augmented Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Randomized Control Trial
Suboptimal clinical response (SCR) after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is often attributed to gastric pouch and gastrojejunostomy dilatation. Ring placement, which includes a ring to prevent pouch dilatation, may […]
Advancing Ergonomics in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery: a Proposed Unified Ergonomic Checklist for Minimally Invasive Surgeries in Obesity (UEC‑MISO)
Obesity is a global health challenge, and minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become a cornerstone of its management. While MIS offers patients faster recovery and reduced postoperative pain, it imposes […]
Combined Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Management of Gastrobronchial Fistula Developed Early After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Video Presentation
Metabolic bariatric surgeries (MBS) have gained widespread popularity as effective treatments for obesity and its related comorbidities. According to the 8th International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic […]
Outcomes of Endoscopic Treatment for Post-Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Leaks: Beyond The ‘Binary’ Notion to a Need for Contextual Reporting of Success Rates
Dear Editor, We read with deep interest and were greatly intrigued by Minakari et al.’s work entitled “Success Rate of Endoscopic Treatment for Post‐Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks: A Systematic Review and […]