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February 2010

POURNARAS DJ , Footitt D, Mahon D, Welbourn R, et al
Reduced Phenytoin Levels in an Epileptic Patient following Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass for Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2010.
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BOUCHARD L , Vohl MC, Lebel S, Hould FS, et al
Contribution of Genetic and Metabolic Syndrome to Omental Adipose Tissue PAI-1 Gene mRNA and Plasma Levels in Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2010.
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January 2010

STEPANOVA M , Hossain N, Afendy A, Perry K, et al
Hepatic Gene Expression of Caucasian and African-American Patients with Obesity-Related Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Obes Surg. 2010.
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SAKCAK I , Avsar MF, Hamamci EO, Bostanoglu S, et al
Comparison of Early and Late Changes in Immunoglobulins and Acute Phase Reactants after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Patients with Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2010.
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WALLACE AE , Young-Xu Y, Hartley D, Weeks WB, et al
Racial, Socioeconomic, and Rural-Urban Disparities in Obesity-Related Bariatric Surgery.
Obes Surg. 2010.
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November 2009

TAN JT , Kariyawasam S, Wijeratne T, Chandraratna HS, et al
Diagnosis and Management of Gastric Leaks After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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October 2009

WALEWSKI JL , Ge F, Gagner M, Inabnet WB, et al
Adipocyte Accumulation of Long-Chain Fatty Acids in Obesity is Multifactorial, Resulting from Increased Fatty Acid Uptake and Decreased Activity of Genes Involved in Fat Utilization.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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DAN D , Harnanan D, Seetahal S, Naraynsingh V, et al
Bariatric Surgery in the Management of Childhood Obesity: Should There be an Age Limit?
Obes Surg. 2009.
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INGE TH , Xanthakos S
Sleeve Gastrectomy for Childhood Morbid Obesity: Why Not?
Obes Surg. 2009.
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Erratum to: International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. XIV World Congress.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SOVERINI V , Moscatiello S, Villanova N, Ragni E, et al
Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance in Subjects with Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BRODSKY JB , Lemmens HJ
Succinylcholine and Morbid Obesity: The Debate Continues...
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BERTHET B , Bollon E, Valero R, Ouaissi M, et al
Portal Vein Thrombosis Due to Factor 2 Leiden in the Post-operative Course of a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1464-7.
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SABER AA , El-Ghazaly TH
Early experience with single-access transumbilical adjustable laparoscopic gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1442-6.
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September 2009

ANSELMINO M , Bammer T, Fernandez Cebrian JM, Daoud F, et al
Cost-effectiveness and Budget Impact of Obesity Surgery in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Three European Countries(II).
Obes Surg. 2009.
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CHALIDIS BE , Petsatodis G, Christodoulou AG, Christoforidis J, et al
Is Obesity a Contraindication for Minimal Invasive Total Knee Replacement? A Prospective Randomized Control Trial.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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WEI YF , Wu HD, Chang CY, Huang CK, et al
The Impact of Various Anthropometric Measurements of Obesity on Pulmonary Function in Candidates for Surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SAMARAS K , Botelho NK, Chisholm DJ, Lord RV, et al
Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissue FTO Gene Expression and Adiposity, Insulin Action, Glucose Metabolism, and Inflammatory Adipokines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and in Health.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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TAFTI BA , Haghdoost M, Alvarez L, Curet M, et al
Recovery of renal function in a dialysis-dependent patient following gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1335-9.
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ARGENTOU M , Tiniakos DG, Karanikolas M, Melachrinou M, et al
Adipokine serum levels are related to liver histology in severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1313-23.
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BALLANTYNE GH , Wasielewski A, Saunders JK
The surgical treatment of type II diabetes mellitus: changes in HOMA Insulin resistance in the first year following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB).
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1297-303.
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YBARRA J , Resmini E, Planas F, Navarro-Lopez F, et al
Relationship between adiponectin and left atrium size in uncomplicated obese patients: adiponectin, a link between fat and heart.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1324-32.
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SHEINER E , Balaban E, Dreiher J, Levi I, et al
Pregnancy outcome in patients following different types of bariatric surgeries.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1286-92.
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OVERBY DW , Kohn GP, Cahan MA, Galanko JA, et al
Prevalence of thrombophilias in patients presenting for bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1278-85.
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BOHDJALIAN A , Prager G, Rosak C, Weiner R, et al
Improvement in glycemic control in morbidly obese type 2 diabetic subjects by gastric stimulation.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1221-7.
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August 2009

GHOSH S , Marton S
Anesthetic Management for Cesarean Delivery in a Patient with Severe Aortic Stenosis and Severe Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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ACHOLONU E , McBean E, Court I, Bellorin O, et al
Safety and Short-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Revisional Approach for Failed Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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DILLEMANS B , Sakran N, Van Cauwenberge S, Sablon T, et al
Standardization of the Fully Stapled Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Obesity Reduces Early Immediate Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality: A Single Center Study on 2606 Patients.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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GARB J , Welch G, Zagarins S, Kuhn J, et al
Bariatric Surgery for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: A Meta-analysis of Weight Loss Outcomes for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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LAZAR CC , Clerc I, Deneuve S, Auquit-Auckbur I, et al
Abdominoplasty after major weight loss: improvement of quality of life and psychological status.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1170-5.
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BALDUF LM , Kohn GP, Galanko JA, Farrell TM, et al
The impact of socioeconomic factors on patient preparation for bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1089-95.
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VALDERAS JP , Velasco S, Solari S, Liberona Y, et al
Increase of bone resorption and the parathyroid hormone in postmenopausal women in the long-term after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1132-8.
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SCOZZARI G , Farinella E, Bonnet G, Toppino M, et al
Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding vs laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients: long-term results of a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1108-15.
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KUPER MA , Kramer KM, Kischniak A, Zdichavsky M, et al
Dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter and dysmotility of the tubular esophagus in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1143-9.
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CREA N , Pata G, Della Casa D, Minelli L, et al
Improvement of metabolic syndrome following intragastric balloon: 1 year follow-up analysis.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1084-8.
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DIEPSTRATEN J , van Kralingen S, Snijder RJ, Hackeng CM, et al
Treatment of pulmonary embolism in an extremely obese patient.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1186-9.
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ROEHRIG M , Masheb RM, White MA, Rothschild BS, et al
Chronic dieting among extremely obese bariatric surgery candidates.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1116-23.
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DEL POZO P , Flores B, Liron R, Andres B, et al
Gastric perforation during removal of an intragastric balloon.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1195-6.
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FREZZA EE , Wozniak SE, Gee L, Wacthel M, et al
Is there any role of resecting the stomach to ameliorate weight loss and sugar control in morbidly obese diabetic patients?
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1139-42.
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PARDINA E , Lecube A, Llamas R, Catalan R, et al
Lipoprotein lipase but not hormone-sensitive lipase activities achieve normality after surgically induced weight loss in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1150-8.
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AGAHI A , Harle R
A serious but rare complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: bowel obstruction due to caecal volvulus.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1197-200.
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VARELA JE
Retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma in a morbidly obese.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1180-2.
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DE OLIVEIRA LD , Diniz MT, de Fatima H S Diniz M, Savassi-Rocha AL, et al
Rhabdomyolysis after bariatric surgery by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a prospective study.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1102-7.
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RUTTEN SJ , de Goederen-van der Meij S, Pierik RG, Mathus-Vliegen EM, et al
Changes in quality of life after balloon treatment followed by gastric banding in severely obese patients--the use of two different quality of life questionnaires.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1124-31.
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DHONNEUR G , Abdi W, Ndoko SK, Amathieu R, et al
Video-assisted versus conventional tracheal intubation in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1096-101.
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RODRIGUEZ-HERMOSA JI , Ruiz-Feliu B, Roig-Garcia J, Albiol-Quer M, et al
Lethal intestinal perforation after foreign body ingestion in a superobese patient.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:1183-5.
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July 2009

MENENAKOS E , M Stamou K, Albanopoulos K, Papailiou J, et al
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Performed with Intent to Treat Morbid Obesity: A Prospective Single-Center Study of 261 Patients with a Median Follow-up of 1 Year.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SAVASTANO S , Angrisani L, Di Somma C, Rota F, et al
Relationship Between Growth Hormone/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Axis Integrity and Voluntary Weight Loss After Gastric Banding Surgery for Severe Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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DASKALAKIS M , Till H, Kiess W, Weiner RA, et al
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in an Adolescent Patient with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, a Monogenic Obesity Disorder.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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COURT I , Wilson A, Benotti P, Szomstein S, et al
T-Tube Gastrostomy as a Novel Approach for Distal Staple Line Disruption after Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SANCHEZ-SANTOS R , Masdevall C, Baltasar A, Martinez-Blazquez C, et al
Short- and Mid-term Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: The Experience of the Spanish National Registry.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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June 2009

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and metabolic disorders. XIV World Congress : Palais des Congres (Porte Maillot) - Paris, France August 26-29, 2009.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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FURNES MW , Zhao CM, Chen D
Development of Obesity is Associated with Increased Calories per Meal Rather than per Day. A Study of High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Young Rats.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BURGOS AM , Braghetto I, Csendes A, Maluenda F, et al
Gastric Leak After Laparoscopic-Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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May 2009

RAMALHO R , Guimaraes C, Gil C, Neves C, et al
Morbid Obesity and Inflammation: A Prospective Study After Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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DE LUIS DA , Sagrado MG, Aller R, Izaola O, et al
Ala54Thr Polymorphism of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, Role on Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Presurgical Morbid Obesity Patients.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Schultes B
Basal Serum Prolactin Levels in Obesity-Unrelated to Parameters of the Metabolic Syndrome and Unchanged After Massive Weight Loss.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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BUCHWALD H , Scopinaro N
Editors' comment: bariatrics and diabetes meta-analysis.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:543.
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GONZALEZ-PEZZAT I , Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Pantoja-Millan JP
Late perforation and abscess formation at the site of the jejunojejunal anastomosis following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:661-3.
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PARDINA E , Baena-Fustegueras JA, Llamas R, Catalan R, et al
Lipoprotein lipase expression in livers of morbidly obese patients could be responsible for liver steatosis.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:608-16.
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HILLENBRAND A , Waidner U, Henne-Bruns D, Maria Wolf A, et al
After 3 years of starvation: duodenum swallowed remaining stomach.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:664-6.
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ESTEP JM , Baranova A, Hossain N, Elariny H, et al
Expression of cytokine signaling genes in morbidly obese patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatic fibrosis.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:617-24.
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CRINO A , Di Giorgio G, De Peppo F, Spera S, et al
Bioenterics intragastric balloon may represent an alternative and effective treatment for body weight control in Prader-Willi syndrome.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:674-5.
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MISTRY SB , Omana JJ, Kini S
Rat models for bariatric surgery and surgery for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:655-60.
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DAPRI G , Cadiere GB, Himpens J
Laparoscopic placement of non-adjustable silicone ring for weight regain after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:650-4.
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HANS-ERIK J , Arvo H, Margareta O, Magnus S, et al
Alterations in proinsulin and insulin dynamics, HDL Cholesterol and ALT after gastric bypass surgery. A 42-months follow-up study.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:601-7.
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STROH C , Birk D, Flade-Kuthe R, Frenken M, et al
Results of sleeve gastrectomy-data from a nationwide survey on bariatric surgery in Germany.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:632-40.
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ZERRWECK C , Caiazzo R, Arnalsteen L, Dezfoulian G, et al
Chylothorax: unusual complication after laparoscopic gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:667-70.
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IANNELLI A , Anty R, Piche T, Dahman M, et al
Impact of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on metabolic syndrome, inflammation, and insulin resistance in super versus morbidly obese women.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:577-82.
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DIXON JB
Referral for a bariatric surgical consultation: it is time to set a standard of care.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:641-4.
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FAINTUCH J , Dias MC, de Souza Fazio E, de Oliveira FC, et al
Pregnancy nutritional indices and birth weight after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:583-9.
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MADAN AK , Lo Menzo E, Dhawan N, Tichansky DS, et al
Internal Hernias and Nonclosure of Mesenteric Defects During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:549-52.
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TAI CM , Lee YC, Wu MS, Chang CY, et al
The effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on gastroesophageal reflux disease in morbidly obese Chinese patients.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:565-70.
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MAHLAY NF , Verka LG, Thomsen K, Merugu S, et al
Vitamin D status before Roux-en-Y and efficacy of prophylactic and therapeutic doses of vitamin D in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:590-4.
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ELAZARY R , Hazzan D, Appelbaum L, Rivkind AI, et al
Feasibility of sleeve gastrectomy as a revision operation for failed silastic ring vertical gastroplasty.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:645-9.
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VAN DEN BROEK RJ , Buise MP, van Dielen FM, Bindels AJ, et al
Characteristics and outcome of patients admitted to the ICU following bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:560-4.
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DE KERVILER S , Husler R, Banic A, Constantinescu MA, et al
Body contouring surgery following bariatric surgery and dietetically induced massive weight reduction: a risk analysis.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:553-9.
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April 2009

BAO JJ , Desai V, Christoffel KK, Smith-Ray P, et al
Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and/or Grandchildren of Adult Bariatric Surgery Patients.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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CATALAN V , Gomez-Ambrosi J, Lizanzu A, Rodriguez A, et al
RIP140 Gene and Protein Expression Levels are Downregulated in Visceral Adipose Tissue in Human Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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UGLIONI B , Wolnerhanssen B, Peters T, Christoffel-Courtin C, et al
Midterm results of primary vs. secondary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as an isolated operation.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:401-6.
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KALARCHIAN MA , Marcus MD
Preoperative weight loss in bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:539.
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NANNIPIERI M , Cecchetti F, Anselmino M, Mancini E, et al
Pattern of expression of adiponectin receptors in human liver and its relation to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:467-74.
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LANYON RI , Maxwell BM, Kraft AJ
Prediction of long-term outcome after gastric bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:439-45.
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HAKEAM HA , O'Regan PJ, Salem AM, Bamehriz FY, et al
Inhibition of C-reactive protein in morbidly obese patients after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:456-60.
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TEJIRIAN T , Lewis CE, Conner J, Jensen C, et al
Succinylcholine: a drug to avoid in bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:534-6.
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MUNOZ R , Ibanez L, Salinas J, Escalona A, et al
Importance of routine preoperative upper GI endoscopy: why all patients should be evaluated?
Obes Surg. 2009;19:427-31.
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BRUSCHI S , Datta G, Bocchiotti MA, Boriani F, et al
Limb contouring after massive weight loss: functional rather than aesthetic improvement.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:407-11.
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CHEN SB , Lee YC, Ser KH, Chen JC, et al
Serum C-reactive protein and white blood cell count in morbidly obese surgical patients.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:461-6.
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BUSER AT , Lam CS, Poplawski SC
A long-term cross-sectional study on gastric bypass surgery: impact of self-reported past sexual abuse.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:422-6.
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March 2009

BARBALHO-MOULIM MC , Soares Miguel GP, Pazzianotto Forti EM, de Castro Cesar M, et al
Silicone-Ring Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Treatment of Obesity: Effects of Laparoscopic Versus Laparotomic Surgery on Respiration.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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MAGDALENO R JR , Chaim EA, Pareja JC, Turato ER, et al
The Psychology of Bariatric Patient: What Replaces Obesity? A Qualitative Research with Brazilian Women.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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ARIAS E , Martinez PR, Ka Ming Li V, Szomstein S, et al
Mid-term Follow-up after Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Final Approach for Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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VILA M , Ruiz O, Belmonte M, Riesco M, et al
Changes in lipid profile and insulin resistance in obese patients after Scopinaro biliopancreatic diversion.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:299-306.
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BERNSTINE H , Tzioni-Yehoshua R, Groshar D, Beglaibter N, et al
Gastric emptying is not affected by sleeve gastrectomy--scintigraphic evaluation of gastric emptying after sleeve gastrectomy without removal of the gastric antrum.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:293-8.
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SARMENTO PL , Plavnik FL, Zanella MT, Pinto PE, et al
Association of carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in women pre- and post-bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:339-44.
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RUSSO V , Nigro G, de Chiara A, Rago A, et al
The impact of selection criteria of obese patients on evaluation of heart rate variability following bariatric surgery weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:397-8.
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DOS SANTOS MORAES I JR , Madalosso CA, Palma LA, da Silva Fornari AC, et al
Hospital discharge in the day following open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: is it feasible and safe?
Obes Surg. 2009;19:281-6.
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Wilms B, Schultes B, et al
Differential changes in dietary habits after gastric bypass versus gastric banding operations.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:274-80.
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YBARRA J , Bobbioni-Harsch E, Chassot G, Huber O, et al
Persistent correlation of ghrelin plasma levels with body mass index both in stable weight conditions and during gastric-bypass-induced weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:327-31.
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DE JONG JR , van Ramshorst B, Gooszen HG, Smout AJ, et al
Weight loss after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is not caused by altered gastric emptying.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:287-92.
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EFTHIMIOU E , Court O, Christou N
Small bowel obstruction due to retrograde intussusception after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:378-80.
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WANG Y , Liu J
Plasma ghrelin modulation in gastric band operation and sleeve gastrectomy.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:357-62.
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KORSWAGEN LA , Schrama JG, Bruins Slot W, Hunfeld MA, et al
Adenocarcinoma of the lower esophagus after placement of a gastric band.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:389-92.
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KOUTELIDAKIS I , Dragoumis D, Papaziogas B, Patsas A, et al
Gastric perforation and death after the insertion of an intragastric balloon.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:393-6.
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SPANAKIS E , Gragnoli C
Bariatric surgery, safety and type 2 diabetes.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:363-8.
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SLEDZINSKI T , Goyke E, Smolenski RT, Sledzinski Z, et al
Decrease in serum protein carbonyl groups concentration and maintained hyperhomocysteinemia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:321-6.
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DE CARVALHO CP , Marin DM, de Souza AL, Pareja JC, et al
GLP-1 and adiponectin: effect of weight loss after dietary restriction and gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients with normal and abnormal glucose metabolism.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:313-20.
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SOGG S , Mori DL
Psychosocial evaluation for bariatric surgery: the Boston interview and opportunities for intervention.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:369-77.
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MACHADO MB , Velasco IT, Scalabrini-Neto A
Gastric bypass and cardiac autonomic activity: influence of gender and age.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:332-8.
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SCHALLER G , Aso Y, Schernthaner GH, Kopp HP, et al
Increase of osteopontin plasma concentrations after bariatric surgery independent from inflammation and insulin resistance.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:351-6.
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GOMEZ JM , Vilarrasa N, Masdevall C, Pujol J, et al
Regulation of bone mineral density in morbidly obese women: a cross-sectional study in two cohorts before and after bypass surgery.
Obes Surg. 2009;19:345-50.
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February 2009

LINDSEY ML , Patterson WL, Gesten FC, Roohan PJ, et al
Bariatric Surgery for Obesity: Surgical Approach and Variation in In-Hospital Complications in New York State.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SCHNEIDER JH , Kuper M, Konigsrainer A, Brucher B, et al
Transient Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation in Morbid Obesity.
Obes Surg. 2009.
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SHANG E , Hasenberg T, Magdeburg R, Keese M, et al
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FORFORI F , Romano SM, Balderi T, Anselmino M, et al
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WOOL D , Bellatorre N, Wren S, Eisenberg D, et al
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CARRASCO F , Ruz M, Rojas P, Csendes A, et al
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ERNST B , Thurnheer M, Schmid SM, Schultes B, et al
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TRANDE P , Mussetto A, Mirante VG, De Martinis E, et al
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KASOTAKIS G , Sudan R
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MANDELL MS , Zimmerman M, Campsen J, Kam I, et al
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ANGUS LD , Rizvon K, Zhou D, Seitelman E, et al
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AUYANG ED , Murayama KM, Nagle AP
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FOLETTO M , Bernante P, Busetto L, Pomerri F, et al
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STROH C , Hohmann U, Urban H, Manger T, et al
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August 2008

SINHA A , Kling S
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MAHDY T , Atia S, Farid M, Adulatif A, et al
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CSENDES A , Maluenda F, Burgos AM
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CSENDES A , Burgos AM, Burdiles P
Incidence of Anastomotic Strictures after Gastric Bypass: A Prospective Consecutive Routine Endoscopic Study 1 Month and 17 Months After Surgery in 441 Patients with Morbid Obesity.
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POMERRI F , Foletto M, Bernante P, Tonello E, et al
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WAX JR , Cartin A, Wolff R, Lepich S, et al
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GENCO A , Balducci S, Bacci V, Materia A, et al
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BERNANTE P , Foletto M, Toniato A
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SCOPINARO N , Papadia F, Camerini G, Marinari G, et al
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KAIDAR-PERSON O , Person B, Szomstein S, Rosenthal RJ, et al
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Z'GRAGGEN K , Guweidhi A, Steffen R, Potoczna N, et al
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DA SILVA LG , Mottin CC, Souza DO, Portela LV, et al
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BALDERI T , Forfori F, Marra V, Di Salvo C, et al
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BEARD JH , Bell RL, Duffy AJ
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PNG KS , Rao J, Lim KH, Chia KH, et al
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KLAUS A , Weiss H
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BOTELLA-CARRETERO JI , Luque-Ramirez M, Alvarez-Blasco F, Peromingo R, et al
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July 2008

SCHNEIDER JM , Brucher BL, Kuper M, Saemann K, et al
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PONTIROLI AE , Frige F, Paganelli M, Folli F, et al
In Morbid Obesity, Metabolic Abnormalities and Adhesion Molecules Correlate with Visceral Fat, Not with Subcutaneous Fat: Effect of Weight Loss Through Surgery.
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UPADHYAYA PK , Chava S, Bin-Sangheer S, Sudan R, et al
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HUANG CK , Lee YC, Hung CM, Chen YS, et al
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbidly obese Chinese patients: learning curve, advocacy and complications.
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DECARLI L , Zorron R, Branco A, Lima FC, et al
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KAIDAR-PERSON O , Person B, Szomstein S, Rosenthal RJ, et al
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DARGENT J
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AHMED AR , Rickards G, Husain S, Johnson J, et al
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HEAP AJ , Cummings DE
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OVERCASH WT
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TIKTINSKY E , Lantsberg S, Agranovich S, Kirshtein B, et al
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FELBERBAUER FX , Langer F, Shakeri-Manesch S, Schmaldienst E, et al
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June 2008

CSENDES A , Burgos AM, Altuve J, Bonacic S, et al
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MEINHARDT NG , Souto KE, Knebel AV, Stein AT, et al
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XU L , Sun X, Tang M, Chen JD, et al
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CHAKHTOURA G , Zinzindohoue F, Ghanem Y, Ruseykin I, et al
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ZEITLER H , Ulrich-Merzenich G, Richter DF, Vetter H, et al
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May 2008

MEJIA-RIVAS MA , Herrera-Lopez A, Hernandez-Calleros J, Herrera MF, et al
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TILL H , Bluher S, Hirsch W, Kiess W, et al
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April 2008

LI X , Zheng C, Rosenthal RJ
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LA COLLA L , Poli D, Albertin A, La Colla G, et al
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CAMPILLO-SOTO A , Martin-Lorenzo JG, Liron-Ruiz R, Torralba-Martinez JA, et al
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March 2008

SANMIGUEL CP , Haddad W, Aviv R, Cunneen SA, et al
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BUTTE JM , Devaud N, Jarufe NP, Boza C, et al
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VEYRUNE JL , Miller CC, Czernichow S, Ciangura CA, et al
Impact of Morbid Obesity on Chewing Ability.
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KALRA M , Mannaa M, Fitz K, Kumar S, et al
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SUTER M , Giusti V, Calmes JM, Paroz A, et al
Preoperative Upper Gastrointestinal Testing Can Help Predicting Long-term Outcome After Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity.
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VOGELAAR FJ , Adhin SK, Schuttevaer HM
Delayed Intrathoracic Gastric Perforation After Obesity Surgery: A Severe Complication.
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CAWLEY J , Sweeney MJ, Kurian M, Beane S, et al
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CATALAN V , Gomez-Ambrosi J, Ramirez B, Rotellar F, et al
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BRANDACHER G , Golderer G, Kienzl K, Werner ER, et al
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Latin American Chapter of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO-LA).
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LEE WJ , Lee YC, Ser KH, Chen JC, et al
Improvement of Insulin Resistance After Obesity Surgery: A Comparison of Gastric Banding and Bypass Procedures.
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WAX JR , Cartin A, Wolff R, Lepich S, et al
Pregnancy Following Gastric Bypass Surgery for Morbid Obesity: Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes.
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SUN C , Jackson CS, Reeves M, Rendon S, et al
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QURESHI K , Clements RH, Abrams GA
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VARGAS-RUIZ AG , Hernandez-Rivera G, Herrera MF
Prevalence of iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiency anemia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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SCHOWALTER M , Benecke A, Lager C, Heimbucher J, et al
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THOMAS JR , Marcus E
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CATHELINE JM , Bihan H, Le Quang T, Sadoun D, et al
Preoperative cardiac and pulmonary assessment in bariatric surgery.
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MADAN AK , Dhawan N, Coday M, Tichansky DS, et al
Patients who are delayed from undergoing bariatric surgery do not have improved weight loss.
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GAO F , Liao D, Zhao J, Drewes AM, et al
Numerical analysis of pouch filling and emptying after laparoscopic gastric banding surgery.
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VAN HOUT GC , Vreeswijk CM, van Heck GL
Bariatric surgery and bariatric psychology: evolution of the Dutch approach.
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PATEL C , Van Dam J, Curet M, Morton JM, et al
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NIJHUIS J , van Dielen FM, Schaper NC, Wiebolt J, et al
Short-term overfeeding induces insulin resistance in weight-stable patients after bariatric surgery.
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ZAVORSKY GS , Kim do J, Sylvestre JL, Christou NV, et al
Alveolar-membrane diffusing capacity improves in the morbidly obese after bariatric surgery.
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WILDES JE , Kalarchian MA, Marcus MD, Levine MD, et al
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LATTUADA E , Zappa MA, Mozzi E, Antonini I, et al
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WAIPA J , Dutta S, Albanese CT, Morton JM, et al
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PIETRO F , Antonio F, Vincenzo P, Antonietta R, et al
Rhabdomyolysis after sleeve gastrectomy: increase in muscle enzymes does not predict fatal outcome.
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LEE WJ , Wang W, Lee YC, Huang MT, et al
Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass: experience with tailored bypass limb according to body weight.
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February 2008

REIS GM , Savassi-Rocha PR, Nogueira AM, Lima MJ, et al
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SABATE JM , Jouet P, Harnois F, Mechler C, et al
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VILLACA CHAVES G , Pereira SE, Saboya CJ, Ramalho A, et al
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Its Relationship with the Nutritional Status of Vitamin A in Individuals with Class III Obesity.
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OLMOS JM , Vazquez LA, Amado JA, Hernandez JL, et al
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MOURELO R , Kaidar-Person O, Fajnwaks P, Roa PE, et al
Hemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications after bariatric surgery in patients receiving chronic anticoagulation therapy.
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RODRIGUEZ-HERMOSA JI , Ruiz-Feliu B, Roig-Garcia J, Girones-Vila J, et al
Hepatic evisceration after cholecystectomy in a super obese patient.
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DI BETTA E , Mittempergher F, Nascimbeni R, Salerni B, et al
Outcome of duodenal switch with a transitory vertical gastroplasty, in super-super-obese patients in an 8-year series.
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MOTTIN CC , Vontobel Padoin A, Schroer CE, Barancelli FT, et al
Behavior of type 2 diabetes mellitus in morbid obese patients submitted to gastric bypass.
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SCHWEITZER DH
Adequate nutrition followed by revisional bariatric surgery to optimize homeostatic eating control.
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COMPHER CW , Badellino KO, Boullata JI
Vitamin D and the bariatric surgical patient: a review.
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SAXE A , Schwartz S, Gallardo L, Yassa E, et al
Simultaneous panniculectomy and ventral hernia repair following weight reduction after gastric bypass surgery: is it safe?
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FERNANDEZ-ESPARRACH G , Bordas JM, Llach J, Lacy A, et al
Endoscopic dilation with Savary-Gilliard bougies of stomal strictures after laparosocopic gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients.
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TUCKER ON , Szomstein S, Rosenthal R
Laparoscopic management of chronic pouch fistula after a leak following staple line dehiscence after laparoscopic revision of a dilated pouch following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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KERMARREC N , Marmuse JP, Faivre J, Lasocki S, et al
High mortality rate for patients requiring intensive care after surgical revision following bariatric surgery.
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GOLDNER WS , Stoner JA, Thompson J, Taylor K, et al
Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in morbidly obese patients: a comparison with non-obese controls.
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RUEDA S , Fernandez-Fernandez C, Romero F, Martinez de Osaba J, et al
Vitamin D, PTH, and the metabolic syndrome in severely obese subjects.
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ADAMI GF , Papadia FS, Marinari GM, Camerini GB, et al
Does biliopancreatic diversion carry increased risk for colorectal cancer? A cohort study.
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ROWAN BO , Kuhl DA, Lee MD, Tichansky DS, et al
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CHIU CC , Lee WJ, Wang W, Lee YC, et al
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COLOSSI FG , Casagrande DS, Chatkin R, Moretto M, et al
Need for multivitamin use in the postoperative period of gastric bypass.
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January 2008

TOLONEN P , Victorzon M, Makela J
11-Year Experience with Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity-What Happened to the First 123 Patients?
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ABU HILAL M , Armstrong T
The Impact of Obesity on the Course and Outcome of Acute Pancreatitis.
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KIM RJ , Langer JM, Baker AW, Filter DE, et al
Psychosocial status in adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery.
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TE RIELE WW , Vogten JM, Boerma D, Wiezer MJ, et al
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ESCALONA A , Boza C, Munoz R, Perez G, et al
Routine preoperative ultrasonography and selective cholecystectomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Why not?
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STUERZ K , Piza H, Niermann K, Kinzl JF, et al
Psychosocial impact of abdominoplasty.
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HARVIN G , DeLegge M, Garrow DA
The impact of race on weight loss after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
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HANS GA , Pregaldien AA, Kaba A, Sottiaux TM, et al
Pressure-controlled ventilation does not improve gas exchange in morbidly obese patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
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LIOU JM , Lin JT, Lee WJ, Wang HP, et al
The serial changes of ghrelin and leptin levels and their relations to weight loss after laparoscopic minigastric bypass surgery.
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VAN HOUT GC , Fortuin FA, Pelle AJ, van Heck GL, et al
Psychosocial functioning, personality, and body image following vertical banded gastroplasty.
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PALAZUELOS-GENIS T , Mosti M, Sanchez-Leenheer S, Hernandez R, et al
Weight loss and body composition during the first postoperative year of a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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SCHEIDBACH H , Benedix F, Hugel O, Kose D, et al
Laparoscopic approach to colorectal procedures in the obese patient: risk factor or benefit?
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GUGLIOTTI D , Grant P, Jaber W, Aboussouan L, et al
Challenges in cardiac risk assessment in bariatric surgery patients.
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CIOVICA R , Takata M, Vittinghoff E, Lin F, et al
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HILTEBRAND LB , Kaiser HA, Niedhart DJ, Pestel G, et al
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KAW R , Aboussouan L, Auckley D, Bae C, et al
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December 2007

TAGAYA N , Kasama K, Kanahira E, Kubota K, et al
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TYMITZ K , Kerlakian G, Engel A, Bollmer C, et al
Gender differences in early outcomes following hand-assisted laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery : gender differences in bariatric surgery.
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MONTEIRO MP , Ribeiro AH, Nunes AF, Sousa MM, et al
Increase in ghrelin levels after weight loss in obese Zucker rats is prevented by gastric banding.
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REINEHR T , Roth CL, Schernthaner GH, Kopp HP, et al
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ZAINABADI K , Ramanathan R
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TUCKER ON , Escalante-Tattersfield T, Szomstein S, Rosenthal RJ, et al
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SANCHEZ-PERNAUTE A , Rubio Herrera MA, Perez-Aguirre E, Garcia Perez JC, et al
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MOSTI M , Dominguez G, Herrera MF
Calculating surgical costs: how accurate and predictable is the cost of a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?
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BUETER M , Thalheimer A, Lager C, Schowalter M, et al
Who benefits from gastric banding?
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FRUTOS MD , Lujan J, Hernandez Q, Valero G, et al
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FORESTIERI P , Quarto G, De Caterina M, Cuocolo A, et al
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AHMED AR , Rickards G, Husain S, Johnson J, et al
Trends in internal hernia incidence after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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WALFISH S , Vance D, Fabricatore AN
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DEL GENIO F , Alfonsi L, Marra M, Finelli C, et al
Metabolic and nutritional status changes after 10% weight loss in severely obese patients treated with laparoscopic surgery vs integrated medical treatment.
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November 2007

BUTTE JM , Devaud N, Jarufe NP, Boza C, et al
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SANMIGUEL CP , Haddad W, Aviv R, Cunneen SA, et al
The TANTALUS system for obesity: effect on gastric emptying of solids and ghrelin plasma levels.
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CATALAN V , Gomez-Ambrosi J, Ramirez B, Rotellar F, et al
Proinflammatory cytokines in obesity: impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus and gastric bypass.
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CAWLEY J , Sweeney MJ, Kurian M, Beane S, et al
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SANTORO S
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DECKER GA , DiBaise JK, Leighton JA, Swain JM, et al
Nausea, bloating and abdominal pain in the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patient: more questions than answers.
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BOURRON O , Ciangura C, Bouillot JL, Massias L, et al
Amiodarone-induced hyperthyroidism during massive weight loss following gastric bypass.
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NOVOTNY NM , Mattar SG, Falimirski ME
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HUSAIN S , Ahmed AR, Johnson J, Boss T, et al
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SCHWEITZER DH
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PONTIROLI AE , Fossati A, Vedani P, Fiorilli M, et al
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MUNOZ DJ , Lal M, Chen EY, Mansour M, et al
Why patients seek bariatric surgery: a qualitative and quantitative analysis of patient motivation.
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NOUN R , Riachi E, Zeidan S, Abboud B, et al
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LERAKIS S , Kalogeropoulos AP, El-Chami MF, Georgiopoulou VV, et al
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HUANG HL , Lin WY, Lee LT, Wang HH, et al
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BRAGHETTO I , Korn O, Valladares H, Gutierrez L, et al
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DAPRI G , Vaz C, Cadiere GB, Himpens J, et al
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October 2007

BALTASAR A , Bou R, Bengochea M, Serra C, et al
Use of a Roux limb to correct esophagogastric junction fistulas after sleeve gastrectomy.
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VAN NUNEN AM , Wouters EJ, Vingerhoets AJ, Hox JJ, et al
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GRACIA JA , Martinez M, Aguilella V, Elia M, et al
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WEINER RA , Weiner S, Pomhoff I, Jacobi C, et al
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy--influence of sleeve size and resected gastric volume.
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IANNELLI A , Buratti MS, Novellas S, Dahman M, et al
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DEWACHTER P , Mouton-Faivre C
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LANDEN S , Closset J
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SNYDER JM
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SAPALA JA
Regarding the editorial: Is a "big apple" new in the Big Apple?
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Resolution of obstructive sleep apnea after laparoscopic gastric bypass.
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FRACCALVIERI M , Datta G, Bogetti P, Verna G, et al
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GRAVANTE G , Araco A, Sorge R, Araco F, et al
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ROSSI A , Bersani G, Ricci G, Petrini C, et al
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UZUN H , Konukoglu D, Gelisgen R, Zengin K, et al
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RUIZ AG , Casafont F, Crespo J, Cayon A, et al
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September 2007

LEVY P , Fried M, Santini F, Finer N, et al
The comparative effects of bariatric surgery on weight and type 2 diabetes.
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ROBLES-CERVANTES JA , Martinez-Abundis E, Gonzalez-Ortiz M, Cardenas-Camarena L, et al
Behavior of insulin sensitivity and its relation to leptin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in obese women undergoing liposuction: 6-month follow-up.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:1242-7.
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BOTELLA-CARRETERO JI , Alvarez-Blasco F, Martinez-Garcia MA, Luque-Ramirez M, et al
The decrease in serum IL-18 levels after bariatric surgery in morbidly obese women is a time-dependent event.
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IANNELLI A , Bafghi A, Negri C, Gugenheim J, et al
Abdominal lipectomy and mesh repair of midline periumbilical hernia after bariatric surgery: how to spare the umbilicus.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:1189-92.
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NISHIE A , Brown B, Barloon T, Kuehn D, et al
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Obes Surg. 2007;17:1183-8.
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SAUNDERS JK , Ballantyne GH, Belsley S, Stephens D, et al
30-day readmission rates at a high volume bariatric surgery center: laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic gastric bypass, and vertical banded gastroplasty-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:1171-7.
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TAGAYA N , Kasama K, Inamine S, Zaha O, et al
Evaluation of the excluded stomach by double-balloon endoscopy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:1165-70.
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UZZAN B , Catheline JM, Lagorce C, Airinei G, et al
Expression of ghrelin in fundus is increased after gastric banding in morbidly obese patients.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:1159-64.
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GUMBS AA , Pomp A, Gagner M
Revisional bariatric surgery for inadequate weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2007;17:1137-45.
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