Bruno Zilberstein

SOCIETY: SSAT

Toupet fundoplication (TF) has been shown to have fewer adverse effects compared to Nissen fundoplication (NF), however, it is unknown whether the advantages of TF persist when comparing outcomes by the distensibility of post-fundoplication lower esophageal sphincter (LES)…

Toupet fundoplication (TF) has been shown to have fewer adverse effects compared to Nissen fundoplication (NF), however, it is unknown whether the advantages of TF persist when comparing outcomes by the distensibility of post-fundoplication lower esophageal sphincter (LES)…

BACKGROUND: Despite the advances in the multidisciplinary treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma, the overall 5-year survival remains only 33.3% in North America. R0 resection with adequate lymphadenectomy remains the mainstay therapy…

Objective: To assess the long term follow-up of weight loss and maintenance of lean body mass (ideal weight/weight loss maintenance) following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgical procedure with or without the use of a gastric ring

Gastric cancer after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for surgical treatment of obesity has presented an increase in incidence in the last decades. Around 77 % of cases are diagnosed in the excluded stomach , usually in advanced stages…

In this session we will have leaders from around the world as represented by our international chapters. These surgeons will present cases that demonstrate unique challenges in clinical management they face in their practices and countries…