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The learning curve measured by operating times for laparoscopic and open gastric bypass: roles of surgeon's experience, institutional experience, body mass index and fellowship training by Ballantyne, Garth H, Ewing, Douglas, Capella, Rafael F, Capella, Joseph F, Davis, Dan, Schmidt, Hans J, Wasielewski, Annette, Davies, Richard J

“…Surgeons must overcome a substantial learning curve before mastering laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP). This learning curve can be defined in…”
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Short-term outcomes for super-super obese (BMI ≥60 kg/m2 ) patients undergoing weight loss surgery at a high-volume bariatric surgery center: laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic gastric bypass, and open tubular gastric bypass by Stephens, Daniel J., M.D, Saunders, John K., M.D, Belsley, Scott, M.D, Trivedi, Amit, M.D, Ewing, Douglas R., M.D, Iannace, Vincent, M.D, Capella, Rafael F., M.D, Wasielewski, Annette, R.N, Moran, S., R.N, Schmidt, Hans J., M.D, Ballantyne, Garth H., M.D

“…Abstract Background We previously reported significantly longer operating room times and a trend toward increased complications and mortality in the…”
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Bowel Obstruction after Open and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery for Morbid Obesity by Capella, Rafael F., Iannace, Vincent A., Capella, Joseph F.

“…Bowel obstruction is increasingly recognized as an important complication after gastric bypass. This study analyzed late bowel obstruction after open and…”
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One-year 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 by Saunders, John, Ballantyne, Garth H., Belsley, Scott, Stephens, Daniel J., Trivedi, Amit, Ewing, Douglas R., Iannace, Vincent A., Capella, Rafael F., Wasileweski, Annette, Moran, Steven, Schmidt, Hans J.

“…Background An increasing importance has been placed on a bariatric program’s readmission rates. Despite the importance of such data, there have been few…”
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An assessment of vertical banded gastroplasty-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity by Capella, Joseph F, Capella, Rafael F

“…Objective: To analyze retrospectively the mortality, morbidity, and weight loss of a specific form of gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity. The…”
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Bariatric surgery in adolescence. is this the best age to operate? by Capella, Joseph F, Capella, Rafael F

“…Bariatric surgery in morbidly obese adolescents is controversial. Many argue that morbidly obese individuals should be of adult age before undergoing bariatric…”
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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 by Saunders, John K, Ballantyne, Garth H, Belsley, Scott, Stephens, Daniel, Trivedi, Amit, Ewing, Douglas R, Iannace, Vincent, Capella, Rafael F, Wasielewski, Annette, Moran, S, Schmidt, Hans J

“…Recent studies suggest that weight loss operations may actually increase the costs to society due to increased hospital readmission rates. The purpose of this…”
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An Analysis of Gastric Pouch Anatomy in Bariatric Surgery by Capella, Rafael F., Iannace, Vincent A., Capella, Joseph F.

“…Background The goal of most bariatric surgeons has been to construct small volume pouches in the proximal stomach to restrict the intake of food. The purpose…”
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Open versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a comparative study of over 25,000 open cases and the major laparoscopic bariatric reported series by Jones, Jr, Kenneth B, Afram, Joseph D, Benotti, Peter N, Capella, Rafael F, Cooper, C Gary, Flanagan, Latham, Hendrick, Steven, Howell, L Michael, Jaroch, Mark T, Kole, Kerry, Lirio, Oscar C, Sapala, James A, Schuhknecht, Michael P, Shapiro, Robert P, Sweet, William A, Wood, Michael H

“…Laparoscopic bariatric surgery has experienced a rapid expansion of interest over the past 5 years, with a 470% increase. This rapid expansion has markedly…”
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Predictors of prolonged hospital stay following open and laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity: body mass index, length of surgery, sleep apnea, asthma, and the metabolic syndrome by Ballantyne, Garth H, Svahn, Jonathan, Capella, Rafael F, Capella, Joseph F, Schmidt, Hans J, Wasielewski, Annette, Davies, Richard J

“…The number of weight reduction operations performed for type II and type III obesity is rapidly escalating. Risk of surgery has been infrequently stratified…”
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Bariatric Surgery: Low Mortality at a High-Volume Center by Ballantyne, Garth H., Belsley, Scott, Stephens, Daniel, Saunders, John K., Trivedi, Amit, Ewing, Douglas R., Iannace, Vincent, Davis, Daniel, Capella, Rafael F., Wasielewski, Annette, Moran, S., Schmidt, Hans J.

“…Background The American Society of Bariatric Surgery has initiated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Program and the American College of Surgeons has…”
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Gastro-gastric fistulas and marginal ulcers in gastric bypass procedures for weight reduction by Capella, J F, Capella, R F

“…Gastro-gastric fistulas and marginal ulcers are frequent and serious complications of gastric compartmentalization procedures for obesity. The authors analyzed…”
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Reducing the incidence of incisional hernias following open gastric bypass surgery by Capella, Rafael F, Iannace, Vincent A, Capella, Joseph F

“…Abdominal wall hernias are a common complication following open gastric bypass (RYGBP) surgery. In an effort to reduce the incidence of incisional hernias with…”
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Reducing early technical complications in gastric bypass surgery by Capella, R F, Capella, J F

“…The incidence of complications following gastric bypass surgery has decreased markedly over the last 30 years; nevertheless, significant morbidity and…”
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Converting vertical banded gastroplasty to a lesser curvature gastric bypass: technical considerations by Capella, R F, Capella, J F

“…Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) is occasionally followed by poor weight loss or complications requiring reoperation. Several studies have analyzed the…”
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Bowel Obstruction after Open and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Operation by Capella, Rafael F.

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Reply by Capella, Rafael F., MD, FACS

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The weight reduction operation of choice: Vertical banded gastroplasty or gastric bypass? by Capella, Joseph F., Capella, Rafael F.

“…Despite important advances in the field of bariatric surgery over the last 40 years, no single operation has clearly emerged as the optimum procedure. Over the…”
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Open versus Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Comparative Study of Over 25,000 Open Cases and the Major Laparoscopic Bariatric Reported Series by Afram, Joseph, Benotti, Peter, Capella, Rafael, Cooper, C, Flanagan, Latham, Hendrick, Steven, Howell, L, Jaroch, Mark, Kole, Kerry, Lirio, Oscar, Sapala, James, Schuhknecht, Michael, Shapiro, Robert, Sweet, William, Wood, Michael, Jones, Kenneth

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Staple Disruption and Marginal Ulceration in Gastric Bypass Procedures for Weight Reduction by Capella, JF, Capella, RF

“…BACKGROUND: Staple disruption is a frequent and serious complication of the segmentation procedures of gastric bypass surgery for weight reduction. Staple-line…”
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