Mini gastric bypass is being explored by many bariatric surgeons as a standalone bariatric
procedure. Several surgeons from different parts of the world have now published their …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 34: 146–165 Summary Background Factors other than acid
may play a role in gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its complications. Aim To …

Background One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is increasingly used in the treatment
of morbid obesity. However, the efficacy and safety outcomes of this procedure remain …

Background A short-term randomized controlled trial shows that the one anastomosis gastric
bypass (OAGB) is a safe and effective alternative to the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) …

Objective: The present study evaluated the efficacy of Roux-en-Y (RY) reconstruction and
Billroth-I (BI) reconstruction after laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG). Patients …

The worldwide epidemic of obesity and the global incidence of cancer are both increasing.
There is now epidemiological evidence to support a correlation between obesity, weight …

Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) represents an exemplar of obesity-associated
carcinogenesis, with a progressive increase in EAC risk with increased body mass index. In …

Background Patients' quality of life (QoL) deteriorates remarkably after gastrectomy. Billroth I
reconstruction following distal gastrectomy has the physiological advantage of allowing food …

Objectives: Bile reflux contributes to oesophageal injury and neoplasia. COX-2 is involved in
both inflammation and carcinogenesis; however, the precise mechanisms by which bile …

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is an intestinal metaplasia that occurs in the setting of chronic acid
and bile reflux and is associated with a risk for adenocarcinoma. Expression of intestine …