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Users' guide to the surgical literature. Self-audit and practice appraisal for surgeons.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Feb, 2005 | Pubmed ID: 15757040
Undergraduate surgical training: variations in program objectives and curriculum implementation across Canada.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Feb, 2006 | Pubmed ID: 16524143
Practice patterns for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in minimal-access surgery.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Jun, 2006 | Pubmed ID: 16749981
A needs assessment study of undergraduate surgical education.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Oct, 2006 | Pubmed ID: 17152571
Infectious complications following laparoscopic appendectomy.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Dec, 2006 | Pubmed ID: 17234067
The impact of a comprehensive course in advanced minimal access surgery on surgeon practice.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Feb, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17391609
The impact of a formal mentoring program for minimally invasive surgery on surgeon practice and patient outcomes.
American journal of surgery May, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17434361
A needs-assessment study for continuing professional development in advanced minimally invasive surgery.
American journal of surgery May, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17434362
Characterizing laparoscopic incisional hernia repair.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Jun, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17568491
The feasibility of introducing advanced minimally invasive surgery into surgical practice.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17897513
Does preoperative weight loss predict success following surgery for morbid obesity?
American journal of surgery May, 2008 | Pubmed ID: 18424277
Is it time to abandon excess weight loss in reporting surgical weight loss?
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Jul-Aug, 2009 | Pubmed ID: 19632649
Canadian consensus conference on the development of training and practice standards in advanced minimally invasive surgery: Edmonton, Alta., Jun. 1, 2007.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2009 | Pubmed ID: 19680520
Medical tourism in bariatric surgery.
American journal of surgery May, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20346442
Computed tomography-guided percutaneous gastrostomy for management of gastric remnant leak after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Mar-Apr, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 20727832
Bariatric surgery: a primer.
Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien Sep, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20841586
Sleeve gastrectomy and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Nov-Dec, 2010 | Pubmed ID: 20947447
Effect of sleeve gastrectomy on gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Jul-Aug, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21130052
Heated CO(2) with or without humidification for minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews Jan, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21249696
Complications associated with adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a surgeon's guides.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Feb, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21251434
A deficiency in knowledge of basic principles of laparoscopy among attendees of an advanced laparoscopic surgery course.
Journal of surgical education Jan-Feb, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21292207
The impact of bariatric surgery in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus.
Current diabetes reviews May, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21488837
The impact of obesity on diabetes mellitus and the role of bariatric surgery.
Maturitas Jun, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21493021
Assessment of medical student laparoscopic camera skills and the impact of formal camera training.
American journal of surgery May, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21545917
Natural orifice surgery: endoluminal pouch reduction following failed vertical banded gastroplasty.
Obesity surgery Nov, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21604097
Laparoscopic removal of an intra-abdominal intrauterine device: case and systematic review.
Contraception Jan, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22067801
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Staple Line Buttress Reinforcement in 116 Consecutive Morbidly Obese Patients.
Obesity surgery Jan, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22258197
The role of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in treating postoperative complications in bariatric surgery.
Journal of interventional gastroenterology Jan, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22586549
Ongoing Inconsistencies in Weight Loss Reporting Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review.
Obesity surgery 04, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30671713
Predictors of attrition in a multidisciplinary adult weight management clinic.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22617538
Health status, quality of life, and satisfaction of patients awaiting multidisciplinary bariatric care.
BMC health services research Jun, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22681857
Managing complications associated with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Oct, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22854113
The Canadian general surgery resident: defining current challenges for surgical leadership.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22854146
Single-incision appendectomy is comparable to conventional laparoscopic appendectomy: a systematic review and pooled analysis.
Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques Aug, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22874680
Sensor fusion for laparoscopic surgery skill acquisition.
Computer aided surgery : official journal of the International Society for Computer Aided Surgery , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23098188
The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer.
Gastroenterology research and practice , 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23304128
Endoscopic revision (StomaphyX) versus formal surgical revision (gastric bypass) for failed vertical band gastroplasty.
Journal of obesity , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23401752
Response to basic calculating errors in systematic reviews.
Obesity surgery Oct, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23620306
Emergent laparoscopic repair of a spigelian hernia: case report and review of the literature.
Case reports in medicine , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23662105
Robotic-assisted hepatic resection: a systematic review.
The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS Sep, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23749316
The impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on plasma ghrelin levels: a systematic review.
Obesity surgery Sep, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23794092
Prevalence and predictors of self-reported sexual abuse in severely obese patients in a population-based bariatric program.
Journal of obesity , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23864941
Outcomes of the adjustable gastric band in a publicly funded obesity program.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23883492
Minimally invasive splenectomy: an update and review.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23883500
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Journal of obesity , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 23956846
Complications associated with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity: a surgeon's guide.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Oct, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 24067520
A simple prediction rule for all-cause mortality in a cohort eligible for bariatric surgery.
JAMA surgery Dec, 2013 | Pubmed ID: 24132685
Predictors of health-related quality of life in 500 severely obese patients.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) May, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24415405
The economic impact of weight regain.
Gastroenterology research and practice , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 24454339
Prioritization and willingness to pay for bariatric surgery: the patient perspective.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Feb, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24461224
Early Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a Publically Funded Obesity Program.
ISRN obesity , 2013 | Pubmed ID: 24533219
The effect of bariatric surgery on gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Apr, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24666452
"iBIM"--internet-based interactive modules: an easy and interesting learning tool for general surgery residents.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Apr, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24666457
The cost of bariatric medical tourism on the Canadian healthcare system.
American journal of surgery May, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24791638
Medical tourism and bariatric surgery: who pays?
Surgical endoscopy Dec, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 24969849
Endoscopic versus open component separation: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Surgical endoscopy Apr, 2015 | Pubmed ID: 25060687
Weight loss required by the severely obese to achieve clinically important differences in health-related quality of life: two-year prospective cohort study.
BMC medicine Oct, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 25315502
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obesity surgery Jan, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26431698
Financial costs and patients' perceptions of medical tourism in bariatric surgery.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Feb, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26574702
Quality of Follow-up: Systematic Review of the Research in Bariatric Surgery.
Annals of surgery May, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26649593
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Elderly: a Systematic Review.
Obesity surgery Mar, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26667164
Gastric Band Removal in Revisional Bariatric Surgery, One-Step Versus Two-Step: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obesity surgery Apr, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 26843080
Improving access to bariatric surgery: early surgical and patient-focused outcomes of a rural obesity clinic.
American journal of surgery May, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27151918
Comparative effectiveness and safety of gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding in a population-based bariatric program: prospective cohort study.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Aug, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27240132
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery.
Journal of obesity , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27375900
A Case Study of Severe Esophageal Dysmotility following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Case reports in surgery , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27413570
Heated insufflation with or without humidification for laparoscopic abdominal surgery.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews Oct, 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27760282
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on the Spectrum of Fatty Liver Disease.
Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology , 2016 | Pubmed ID: 27777925
Endoscopic Treatment Options in Patients With Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Stricture Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.
Gastroenterology research Feb, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 27785171
The Utility of Lighted Ureteral Stents in Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection: A Survey of Canadian Surgeons.
Gastroenterology research Aug, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 27942331
The Impact of Obesity on Colorectal Surgery: A Survey of Canadian Surgeons.
Gastroenterology research Oct, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 27957015
LINX magnetic esophageal sphincter augmentation versus Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Surgical endoscopy 08, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 27981382
Association of Preference-Based Health-Related Quality of Life with Weight Loss in Obese Adults.
Value in health : the journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Apr, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 28408013
Revision of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Canadian experience.
American journal of surgery May, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 28416180
The utility of routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy before laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Oct, 2017 | Pubmed ID: 28754464
The Effect of Helicobacter pylori on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obesity surgery 02, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29159552
The role of antibiotics in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
American journal of surgery 09, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29454479
Diagnostic evaluation of sentinel lymph node biopsy using indocyanine green and infrared or fluorescent imaging in gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Surgical endoscopy 06, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29484554
Liraglutide Effects on Upper Gastrointestinal Investigations: Implications Prior to Bariatric Surgery.
Obesity surgery 07, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29667023
Evaluating the safety of intragastric balloon: An analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Sep, 2018 | Pubmed ID: 29934235
Predicting venous thromboembolism following laparoscopic bariatric surgery: development of the BariClot tool using the MBSAQIP database.
Surgical endoscopy 03, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30003351
Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Male Sex Hormones and Sperm Quality: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Obesity surgery 01, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30382463
Authers' Response.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery 01, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30573302
The Impact of ADHD on Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obesity surgery 04, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30706311
Rates of reoperation and nonoperative intervention within 30 days of bariatric surgery.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Mar, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30745151
Antibiotic use in prevention of anal fistulas following incision and drainage of anorectal abscesses: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
American journal of surgery 05, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30773213
Predictors and outcomes of leak after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an analysis of the MBSAQIP data registry.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Mar, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30782473
Clostridium difficile and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: an Analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Database.
Obesity surgery 06, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30806914
Evaluating the safety of bariatric surgery for weight loss in class I obesity: A propensity-matched analysis of North American data.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Apr, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 30858010
Effects of Chronic Corticosteroid and Immunosuppressant Use in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.
Obesity surgery 10, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31165404
Predicting surgical site infections following laparoscopic bariatric surgery: development of the BariWound tool using the MBSAQIP database.
Surgical endoscopy 04, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 31236724
Concurrent Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Bariatric Surgery: a Propensity-Matched Analysis.
Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 01, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 31243713
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Patients on Preoperative Therapeutic Anticoagulation: an Analysis of the 2015 to 2017 MBSAQIP.
Obesity surgery 11, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31278654
Bariatric surgery outcomes in oxygen-dependent patients: analysis of the MBSAQIP database.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery 09, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31399310
Bridging interventions before bariatric surgery in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Surgical endoscopy 11, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31399947
Higher Edmonton Obesity Staging System scores are associated with complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Surgical endoscopy 07, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 31456024
Predictive factors for diabetes remission after bariatric surgery
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie 10, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31550092
Concurrent bariatric surgery and paraesophageal hernia repair: an analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Association Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) database.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Oct, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31588008
Predictors and outcomes of bleed after sleeve gastrectomy: an analysis of the MBSAQIP data registry.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Oct, 2019 | Pubmed ID: 31590999
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Migraines: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Obesity surgery Mar, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 31786719
Sex and Race Predict Adverse Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery: an MBSAQIP Analysis.
Obesity surgery Mar, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 31916134
Factors that predict 30-day readmission after bariatric surgery: experience of a publicly funded Canadian centre.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie 04, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32302084
Response to Mocanu et al. Ongoing Inconsistencies in Weight Loss Reporting Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review. Obesity Surgery https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-03702-6Mocanu.
Obesity surgery 08, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32318998
An Evaluation of the Modern North American Bariatric Surgery Landscape: Current Trends and Predictors of Procedure Selection.
Obesity surgery Aug, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 32382964
Evolving Trends in North American Gastric Bypass Delivery: a Retrospective MBSAQIP Analysis of Technical Factors and Outcomes from 2015 to 2018.
Obesity surgery Jan, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 32761442
Trends and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Between 2015 and 2018 in the USA and Canada.
Obesity surgery Feb, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 32827092
Factors implicated in discharge disposition following elective bariatric surgery.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Jan, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33028489
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Previous Organ Transplant: Scoping Review and Analysis of the MBSAQIP.
Obesity surgery 02, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33057982
Higher Edmonton Obesity Staging System scores are independently associated with postoperative complications and mortality following bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP.
Surgical endoscopy Nov, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33155074
Surgical management of hiatal hernia vs medical therapy to treat bleeding Cameron lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Surgical endoscopy Nov, 2020 | Pubmed ID: 33159296
Evaluation of the Trends, Characteristics, and Outcomes in North American Youth Undergoing Elective Bariatric Surgery.
Obesity surgery May, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33548012
Implications of Technical Factors in Development of Early Sleeve Stenosis After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: an Analysis Using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Database.
Obesity surgery 06, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 33604864
The real-world cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for the treatment of severe obesity: a cost-utility analysis.
CMAJ open Apr-Jun, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34145050
Fecal microbial transplantation and fiber supplementation in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial.
Nature medicine Jul, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34226737
Preoperative weight loss is linked to improved mortality and leaks following elective bariatric surgery: an analysis of 548,597 patients from 2015-2018.
Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Jul, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34330621
Characterizing Timing of Postoperative Complications Following Elective Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Obesity surgery Aug, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34374931
Hypoalbuminemia Predicts Serious Complications Following Elective Bariatric Surgery.
Obesity surgery Aug, 2021 | Pubmed ID: 34378157