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Percutaneous Drainage versus Emergency Cholecystectomy for the Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis in Critically Ill Patients: Does it Matter? by Melloul, E., Denys, A., Demartines, N., Calmes, J.-M., Schäfer, M.

“…Background The aim if this study was to compare percutaneous drainage (PD) of the gallbladder to emergency cholecystectomy (EC) in a well-defined patient group…”
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European experience with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in 466 obese patients by Suter, M., Paroz, A., Calmes, J.-M., Giusti, V.

“…Background: Roux‐en‐$\font\ss=cmss10 scaled 1000 \hbox{Y}$ gastric bypass (RYGBP) is usually considered as the procedure of choice for morbid obesity, but its…”
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Presentation and Treatment Outcome of Diverticulitis in Younger Adults: A Different Disease Than in Older Patients? by Kotzampassakis, N, Pittet, O, Schmidt, S, Denys, A, Demartines, N, Calmes, J M

“…PURPOSE:The severity and most appropriate treatment of diverticulitis in young patients are still controversial. The aim of this study is to compare young…”
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Gastro-esophageal reflux and esophageal motility disorders in morbidly obese patients by Suter, M, Dorta, G, Giusti, V, Calmes, J M

“…Morbid obesity has long been considered as a contributing factor to gastro-esophageal reflux, but the literature contains conflicting data on the subject. The…”
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Initial 2-year experience by SUTER, M, GIUSTI, V, HERAIEF, E, ZYSSET, F, CALMES, J. M

“…Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)-essentially a restrictive bariatric procedure-is currently considered the gold standard for the surgical treatment of morbid…”
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Selective effects of PPARγ agonists and antagonists on human pre-adipocyte differentiation by Leyvraz, C, Suter, M, Verdumo, C, Calmes, J.-M, Paroz, A, Darimont, C, Gaillard, R.C, Pralong, F.P, Giusti, V

“…Aim: The insulin sensitizer rosiglitazone (RTZ) acts by activating peroxisome proliferator and activated receptor γ (PPAR γ), an effect accompanied in vivo in…”
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Reoperative laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an experience with 49 cases by Calmes, J M, Giusti, V, Suter, M

“…Long-term complications leading to reoperation after primary bariatric surgery are not uncommon. Reoperations are particularly challenging because of tissue…”
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A New Type of Internal Hernia After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass by Paroz, A., Calmes, J. M., Romy, S., Giusti, V., Suter, M.

“…Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is currently the most common bariatric procedure. One of its late complications is the development of internal hernia, which…”
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A 10-year experience with laparoscopic gastric banding for morbid obesity: high long-term complication and failure rates by Suter, M, Calmes, J M, Paroz, A, Giusti, V

“…Since its introduction about 10 years ago, and because of its encouraging early results regarding weight loss and morbidity, laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB)…”
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Changes in body composition, metabolic profile and nutritional status 24 months after gastric banding by Gasteyger, C, Suter, M, Calmes, J M, Gaillard, R C, Giusti, V

“…Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) causes significant weight loss in morbidly obese adults. However, its consequences on nutritional status still…”
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Internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity: a continuous challenge in bariatric surgery by Paroz, A, Calmes, J M, Giusti, V, Suter, M

“…Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) has long been associated with the possible development of internal hernias, with a reported incidence of 1-5%. Because it…”
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Combined laparoscopic-endoscopic method using an omental plug for therapy of gastroduodenal ulcer perforation by Pescatore, Paul, Halkic, Nermin, Calmes, Jean-Marie, Blum, André, Gillet, Michel

“…Background: Laparoscopic techniques have been proposed as an alternative to open surgery for therapy of peptic ulcer perforation. They provide better…”
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Laparoscopic gastric banding: Beyond the learning curve by SUTER, M, GIUSTI, V, HERAIEF, E, ZYSSET, F, CALMES, J.-M

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Impact of preoperative teaching on surgical option of patients qualifying for bariatric surgery by Giusti, V, De Lucia, A, Di Vetta, V, Calmes, J M, Héraïef, E, Gaillard, R C, Burckhardt, P, Suter, M

“…During the last 5 years, the performance of bariatric operations has doubled via our outpatient obesity clinic. Currently, 52% of the patients presenting for…”
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Immunophotodiagnosis of Colon Carcinomas in Patients Injected with Fluoresceinated Chimeric Antibodies Against Carcinoembryonic Antigen by Folli, S., Wagnieres, G., Pelegrin, A., J. -M. Calmes, Braichotte, D., Buchegger, F., Chalandon, Y., Hardman, N., Ch. Heusser, J.-C. Givel, Chapuis, G., Chatelain, A., van den Bergh, H., J.-P. Mach

“…Based on previous experiments in nude mice, showing that fluoresceinated monoclonal antibodies against carcinoembryonic antigen localized specifically in human…”
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Band infection with splenoportal venous thrombosis: an unusual but severe complication of gastric banding by Calmes, J M, Bettschart, V, Raffoul, W, Suter, M

“…Band infection after gastric banding is a relatively rare complication. In most cases, it is manifested by abdominal pain associated with fever, and/or an…”
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Laparoscopic gastric banding by Suter, M, Giusti, V, Héraief, E, Zysset, F, Calmes, J-M

“…Laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB) is currently the most popular purely restrictive bariatric operation in Europe and many other countries. It has a low…”
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Long-time survival of a patient with glioblastoma and Turcot's syndrome : case report by RUTZ, H. P, DE TRIBOLET, N, CALMES, J. M, CHAPUIS, G

“…A rare case of Turcot's syndrome is reported in a long-time survivor of glioblastoma multiforme. The patient was treated for his tumor in 1976 with…”
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Radiosensitizing and repair-inhibiting properties of dipyridamole by Coucke, P A, Rutz, H P, Calmes, J M, Mirimanoff, R O

“…Radioresistance and postirradiation repair of potentially lethal damage (PLD repair) are important factors underlying failure to control local disease in…”
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Nonoperative Management of Traumatic Splenic Injuries: Is There a Role for Proximal Splenic Artery Embolization? by Bessoud, Bertrand, Denys, Alban, Calmes, Jean-Marie, Madoff, David, Qanadli, Salah, Schnyder, Pierre, Doenz, Francesco

“…The objective of our study was to evaluate our experience with transcatheter proximal (i.e., main) splenic artery embolization (TPSAE) in the nonsurgical…”
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