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Racial Disparity in 30-Day Outcomes of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Amirian H, Torquati A, Omotosho P. Amirian H, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Obes Surg. 2020 Mar;30(3):1011-1020. doi: 10.1007/s11695-019-04282-9. Obes Surg. 2020. PMID: 31745861 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: There is evidence of racial disparity in the long-term weight loss outcomes of bariatric surgery. However, there has been a more limited evaluation of the impact of race on immediate perioperative outcomes. ...CONCLUSION: This study found significant racial dif …
BACKGROUND: There is evidence of racial disparity in the long-term weight loss outcomes of bariatric surgery. However, there has been …
Effects of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Osteoclast Activity and Bone Density in Morbidly Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Tangalakis LL, Tabone L, Spagnoli A, Muehlbauer M, Omotosho P, Torquati A. Tangalakis LL, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Obes Surg. 2020 Jan;30(1):290-295. doi: 10.1007/s11695-019-04154-2. Obes Surg. 2020. PMID: 31471767 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
CONCLUSIONS: There is a significant increase in osteoclast activity observed 1 year after RYGB; the long-term clinical implications of this increased bone metabolism are unknown....
CONCLUSIONS: There is a significant increase in osteoclast activity observed 1 year after RYGB; the long-term clinical implications o …
Short-Term Outcomes of Conversion of Failed Gastric Banding to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: a Meta-Analysis.
Zhou R, Poirier J, Torquati A, Omotosho P. Zhou R, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Obes Surg. 2019 Feb;29(2):420-425. doi: 10.1007/s11695-018-3538-8. Obes Surg. 2019. PMID: 30293135
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is associated with high long-term failure rates, often requiring conversion to an alternative bariatric procedure. ...
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is associated with high long-term failure rates, often requiring conversio …
Predictors of weight regain in patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Shantavasinkul PC, Omotosho P, Corsino L, Portenier D, Torquati A. Shantavasinkul PC, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2016 Nov;12(9):1640-1645. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2016.08.028. Epub 2016 Aug 21. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2016. PMID: 27989521
BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a highly effective treatment for obesity and results in long-term weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities. However, weight regain may occur as soon as 1-2 years after surgery. ...
BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a highly effective treatment for obesity and results in long-term weight loss and reso …
Post-gastric bypass hypoglycaemia: a review.
Shantavasinkul PC, Torquati A, Corsino L. Shantavasinkul PC, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2016 Jul;85(1):3-9. doi: 10.1111/cen.13033. Epub 2016 Feb 29. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2016. PMID: 26840207 Review.
Bariatric surgery is a highly effective treatment for severe obesity, resulting in substantial weight loss and normalizing obesity-related comorbidities. However, long-term consequences can occur, such as postbariatric surgery hypoglycaemia. ...
Bariatric surgery is a highly effective treatment for severe obesity, resulting in substantial weight loss and normalizing obesity-related c …
Predictors of long-term success after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in African-American women.
Omotosho PA, Rodriguez JA, Jain-Spangler K, Mor A, Torquati A. Omotosho PA, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2016 Feb;12(2):253-6. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2015.10.078. Epub 2015 Oct 23. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2016. PMID: 26833185
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) provides sustained weight loss. However, short-term studies have suggested that African Americans (AAs) are not as successful as Caucasians (CAs) after LRYGB. OBJECTIVE: The present study was designed to test the hy …
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) provides sustained weight loss. However, short-term studies have suggested …
Gastric Bypass Surgery Leads to Long-term Remission or Improvement of Type 2 Diabetes and Significant Decrease of Microvascular and Macrovascular Complications.
Chen Y, Corsino L, Shantavasinkul PC, Grant J, Portenier D, Ding L, Torquati A. Chen Y, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Ann Surg. 2016 Jun;263(6):1138-42. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000001509. Ann Surg. 2016. PMID: 26599565
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to compare long-term outcomes of 2 groups of morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus-1 managed by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and a comparable group managed medically. ...
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to compare long-term outcomes of 2 groups of morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellit …
Postprandial metabolite profiles reveal differential nutrient handling after bariatric surgery compared with matched caloric restriction.
Khoo CM, Muehlbauer MJ, Stevens RD, Pamuklar Z, Chen J, Newgard CB, Torquati A. Khoo CM, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Ann Surg. 2014 Apr;259(4):687-93. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e318296633f. Ann Surg. 2014. PMID: 23787216 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
A linear mixed model was used to determine the main effect of interventions and interaction term to assess the effect of interventions on postprandial kinetics. ...
A linear mixed model was used to determine the main effect of interventions and interaction term to assess the effect of intervention …
Effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or diabetes support and education on insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion in morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes.
Khoo CM, Chen J, Pamuklar Z, Torquati A. Khoo CM, et al. Among authors: torquati a. Ann Surg. 2014 Mar;259(3):494-501. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e318294d19c. Ann Surg. 2014. PMID: 23732262 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: The long-term changes in insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery or standard medical care remain unclear. ...The between-group differences in Si and A …
OBJECTIVE: The long-term changes in insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellit …
Conversion of vertical banded gastroplasty to stand-alone sleeve gastrectomy or biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
Jain-Spangler K, Portenier D, Torquati A, Sudan R. Jain-Spangler K, et al. Among authors: torquati a. J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Apr;17(4):805-8. doi: 10.1007/s11605-013-2165-x. Epub 2013 Feb 16. J Gastrointest Surg. 2013. PMID: 23417740
INTRODUCTION: Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) originated as a simplified bariatric operation to avoid malabsorption and provide lasting results due to a fixed stoma. Short-term results were excellent (50-70 % excess weight loss); however, patients often displayed malada …
INTRODUCTION: Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) originated as a simplified bariatric operation to avoid malabsorption and provide lasting r …
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