PHILADELPHIA — The shift from open bariatric surgery to laparoscopic surgery over the past decade has led to an increase in biliary disease, results from a retrospective study suggest. "Obviously, we ...

Obesity may be the most significant disease epidemic affecting Western nations in the 21st century. Morbid obesity and its associated comorbidities threaten the life of millions of Americans. However, ...

A laparoscopic system and a bariatric surgery technique are on a new list of seven top clinical innovations expected in the near future, according to a report by MedCity News. Flexible laparoscopic ...

The primary goal of surgery is to provide the best possible care according to evidence-based medicine. Development of new instruments enables innovative surgeries that result in smaller perioperative ...

CHICAGO (August 8, 2011) – According to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, there was an increase in the number of laparoscopic bariatric ...

To assess the cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) as treatment for morbid obesity. Estimates of procedure ...

Bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment for patients who suffer from morbid obesity, the incidence of which is increasing in North America. Laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic ...

Request To Download Free Sample of This Strategic Report @ Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine organs inside the abdomen or pelvic cavities by inserting a laparoscope ...