Brad M Watkins
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Recent Articles
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Salyer C, Thompson J, Hoffman A, Burstein M, Enochs P, Watkins B, et al.
Surg Endosc
. 2022 Jan;
36(8):6285-6292.
PMID: 35080675
Background: Standardization of the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure is needed to improve patient outcomes. A single-fire 23 cm stapler was developed to streamline the operation. Comparative testing conducted on excised...
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Salyer C, Thompson J, Hanseman D, Diwan T, Watkins B, Kuethe J, et al.
Surg Endosc
. 2021 Nov;
36(7):5049-5054.
PMID: 34767062
Background: Consensus agreements regarding laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) advise against using staple loads less than 1.5 mm in closed staple height. However, few data exist to support this recommendation. We...
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Kassam A, Taylor M, Morris M, Watkins B, Thompson J, Schauer D, et al.
Surg Obes Relat Dis
. 2020 Feb;
16(5):607-613.
PMID: 32093996
Background: Although laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is known, in general, to improve renal function in patients with obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD), its effect on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)...
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Hoehn R, Seitz A, Singer K, Thompson J, Watkins B
J Gastrointest Surg
. 2019 Jan;
23(8):1541-1546.
PMID: 30693426
Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have improved patient experience and outcomes in a variety of fields, including bariatric surgery. Given the increasing opioid epidemic in the USA, we...
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Dhar V, Hanseman D, Watkins B, Paquette I, Shah S, Thompson J
Surgery
. 2018 Feb;
163(3):571-577.
PMID: 29398036
Background: The impact of operative technique on outcomes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has been explored previously; however, the relative importance of patient characteristics remains unknown. Our aim was to characterize...
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Bhoyrul S, Dixon J, Fielding G, Fielding C, Patterson E, Grossbard L, et al.
Patient Saf Surg
. 2009 Jul;
3(1):17.
PMID: 19638236
Background: The recent article by Guller, Klein, Hagen was reviewed and discussed by the authors of this response to critically analyze the validity of the conclusions, at a time when...
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Watkins B, Ahroni J, Michaelson R, Montgomery K, Abrams R, Erlitz M, et al.
Surg Obes Relat Dis
. 2008 Jul;
4(3 Suppl):S56-62.
PMID: 18501316
Background: In the management of morbid obesity by laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), careful patient preparation and attentive follow-up have been shown to produce the best long-term results. Methods: Between...
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Montgomery K, Watkins B, Ahroni J, Michaelson R, Abrams R, Erlitz M, et al.
Obes Surg
. 2007 Sep;
17(6):711-6.
PMID: 17879566
Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity that is well suited to outpatient surgery. Super-obese patients (BMI > or = 50) are...
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Watkins B, Montgomery K, Ahroni J, Erlitz M, Abrams R, Scurlock J
Obes Surg
. 2005 Aug;
15(7):1045-9.
PMID: 16105405
Background: We report our early experience with 343 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) as an outpatient procedure in a self-standing ambulatory surgery center. Methods: Between Apr...