Objective To review the effect of morbid obesity surgery on type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to
analyze data that might explain the mechanisms of action of these surgeries and that could …

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been performed for morbid
obesity in the past 10 years. LSG was originally intended as a first-stage procedure in high-risk …

Objective: To conduct a systematic review to identify surgical strategies that may decrease
leak after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Background: LSG is growing in popularity …

The rising prevalence of morbid obesity and the increased incidence of super-obese patients
(BMI >50 kg/m2) seeking surgical treatments has led to the search for surgical techniques …

• L’obésité est une maladie chronique complexe, évolutive et récidivante fort répandue qui
se caractérise par une accumulation anormale ou excessive de graisses corporelles (…

The introduction of robotic and computer technology into surgical operations allows
dexterity to be increased 1 , 2 , 3 and surgical procedures to be carried out from a distance (…

The first successful parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism was performed in
Vienna, Austria, in 1925. Since then, parathyroidectomy has been routinely performed in many …

… Michel Gagner reports receiving speaker honoraria from Ethicon, WL Gore and Medtronic;
consulting fees from Novo Nordisk, Bausch Health and Lexington Medical; and holds stock …

Objective: To evaluate the early effect of Roux-en-Y (RYGB) gastric bypass on hormones
involved in body weight regulation and glucose metabolism. Significant Background Data: The …

Objective The authors evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for a
variety of endocrine disorders. Summary Background Data Since the first laparoscopic …