BackgroundSevere obesity is a significant public health challenge, affecting women's reproductive health in the childbearing period. Bariatric surgery is an effective weight loss method for management of severe obesity and increase fertilit…
BackgroundThe intragastric balloon (IGB) is a well-established treatment for obesity. However, several models have been developed to optimize outcomes and procedural efficiency. The Stella®-IGB is a novel, double-lumen device, designed for …
BACKGROUND: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, are revolutionizing various sectors, including healthcare. This study investigates the use of ChatGPT-4 in identifying suitable candidates for bariatric…
This systematic review intends to evaluate incidence and symptoms of post-bariatric splenic complications as well as best available modalities establishing the diagnosis and management protocols. A systematic literature search was performed…
This study review the prevalence of selenium deficiency after bariatric surgery, incidence, and symptoms. A systematic literature search and meta-analysis was performed in PubMed and Scopus for articles published by November 1, 2021, includ…
BackgroundAbdominal pain after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a common and unwanted complication that typically leads to further exploration through radiology. Concerns have been raised regarding the consequences of this r…
PurposeExtreme obesity has been associated with cognitive deficits across the lifespan and may be a risk factor for dementia in later life. However, the relationship between obesity and domain-specific cognitive deficits is complicated by a…
Routine pathologic examination of a specimen transformed a common diagnosis of endometriosis into a search for an unusual cause of recurrent pelvic pain. Laparoscopy was suspicious for endometriosis, but instead on microscopic examination a…
BACKGROUND: the argument concerning the justification for doing cholecystectomy at the same time as a gastric limiting procedure for morbid obesity continues to be a lively one. This study is an attempt to resolve this issue by reviewing th…