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GARTH H BALLANTYNE MD

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RECENT BARIATRIC SURGERY PRESENTATIONS

Schmidt H, Weber P, Merola S, Ballantyne GH. Laparoscopic gastric bypass. Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Storz Endoscopy Booth; St. Louis, Missouri, April 20th, 2001

Weber P, Merola S, Wasielewski A, Fan P, Davies R, Ballantyne GH, Schmidt H. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Super-Obese Patients. 9th International Congress of the International Association of European Endoscopic Surgeons. Maastricht, Netherland. June 13-16, 2001.

Oliak D,  Schmidt H, Weber P,  Wasielewski A,  Fan P, Ballantyne GH.. The learning curve for laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass. 8th World Congress, SAGES (Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons), New York, New York, March n16th, 2002.

Oliak D, Schmidt H, Fan P, Ballantyne GH. Is laparoscopic gastric bypass safe for patients with BMI greater than 60? American Society for Bariatric Surgeons. 2002.

Oliak D, Schmidt H, Wasielewski A, Ballantyne GH. Laparoscopic gastric bypass in a patient with a BMI of 75. EAES (European Association of Endoscopic Surgerons), Lisbon, Portugal, June 4th, 2002. (video presentation).

Oliak D, Schmidt H, Wasielewski A, Davies RJ, Ballantyne GH. Laparoscopic gastric bypass for older patients.  SLS (Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons), New Orleans, September, 2002

Svahn J, Schmidt H, Haag B, Trivedi A, Wasielewski A, BALLANTYNE GH. Transabdominal access for ERCP following laparoscopic gastric bypass. European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons. Glosgow, United Kingdom. June 18th, 2003.

BALLANTYNE GH. Outcomes for laparoscopic gastric bypass. Peruvian Society of Surgeons. Lima, Peru. November 21, 2003.

BALLANTYNE GH. Predictors of Hospital Length of Stay Following Open and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity. Surgical Biology Club III. American College of Surgeons. Chicago, Illinois. October 19th, 2003.

Ewing DR, Capella RF, Capella JF, Davis D, Schmidt J, Wasielewski A, BALLANTYNE GH. Factors that impact operative times for laparoscopic and open gastric bypass. Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Denver, Colorado. April 1, 2004. (Poster).

Chau Y, BALLANTYNE GH, Trivedi A, Wasielewski A, BALLANTYNE GH, Schmidt J. Factors that impact weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. The American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). San Diego, CA. June, 2004.

BALLANTYNE GH. Achieving excellent long term outcomes following bariatric surgery. 2nd National Conference on Adding, Updating and Expanding Bariatric Surgery Service. Washington, D.C. July 24th, 2004.

O’Brien P, Nyugen M, BALLANTYNE GH. Laparoscopic gastric bypass or laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity. American College of Surgeons. Apllied Medical Booth. New Orleans, LA. October 12th, 2004.

Iannace VA; Capella RF, BALLANTYNE GH, Capella JF. Tubular Banded Gastric Bypass for the Treatment of Extreme Obesity (Triple Obesity). The American Society of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando, FL, June 2005. (Poster).

Iannace VA, Capella RF, BALLANTYNE GH, Capella JF, MD Erosions and Migrations of Restrictive Bands Following Bariatric Surgery. The American Society of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando, FL, June 2005. (Poster)

Laker S, Farkas D, Iannace V, Wasielewski A, Schmidt H, Trivedi A, BALLANTYNE GH Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) Resolves Insulin Resistance (IR): Incretin or Adipocytokine Action? The Society for American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Hollywood, FL, April, 2005

Farkas D, Laker S, Iannace V, Wasielewski A, Schmidt H, Trivedi A, BALLANTYNE GH. How Much of the Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is Fat? The Society for American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES),Hollywood, FL, April, 2005.

Farkas D, Laker S, Iannace V, Wasielewski A, Schmidt H, Trivedi A, BALLANTYNE GH. Patients 12 Months After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass have Body Compositions Similar to Controls. The Society for American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons ( SAGES), Hollywood, FL, April, 2005.

Farkas D, Laker S, Iannace V, Wasielewski A, BALLANTYNE GH. Insulin Resistance Improves Within Three Months After Both Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Lap-Band. The European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES), Venice, Italy, June, 2005.

BALLANTYNE GH. Gut Hormones & Appetite. Advanced Course in Morbid Obesity Surgery. The European Institute of Tele-Surgery. IRCAD-EITS. University of Strasbourg. Strasbourg, Alsace, France. October 1st, 2005.

 BALLANTYNE GH. The Future of Bariatric Surgery. Advanced Course in Morbid Obesity Surgery. The European Institute of Tele-Surgery. IRCAD-EITS. University of Strasbourg. Strasbourg, Alsace, France. October 1st, 2005.

Chemounay J, Belsley SF, Cordova AC, Wasielewski A, BALLANTYNE GH. Does age impact % Excess Weight Loss (% EWL) after Laparoscopic Rouxe-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB)? Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Dallas, Texas. April 27th, 2006 (Poster).

Falloon M, Belsley SJ, Farkas D, Wasielewski A, BALLANTYNE GH. Does C Reactive Protein (CRP) decrease proportionately with body mass index (BMI) after both Lap Band & LRYGB? Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Dallas, Texas. April 27th, 2006 (Poster).

BALLANTYNE GH. The Future of Bariatric Surgery. Advanced Course in Morbid Obesity Surgery. The European Institute of Tele-Surgery. IRCAD-EITS. University of Strasbourg. Strasbourg, Alsace, France. June 1st, 2006.

BALLANTYNE GH. Introduction to neuroendocrine bariatric surgery. Metabolic Symposium for Morbid Obesity. International Federation for the Study of Obesity (IFSO). Sydney, Australia. August 29th, 2006.

BALLANTYNE GH. Metabolic impact after bariatric surgery in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. At: Incretins: New Visions for Old Hormones. Brazilian Diabetes Society & the Brazilian Association for the Study of Obesity. University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. November 18th, 2006.

 


RECENT BARIATRIC SURGERY PUBLICATIONS

1: Ballantyne GH. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Peptide YY(1-36) and peptide YY(3-36): Part II. Changes after gastrointestinal surgery and bariatric surgery.
Obes Surg. 2006 Jun;16(6):795-803. Review.
PMID: 16756746 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
2: Ballantyne GH, Gumbs A, Modlin IM. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Changes in insulin resistance following bariatric surgery and the adipoinsular axis: role of the adipocytokines, leptin, adiponectin and resistin.
Obes Surg. 2005 May;15(5):692-9. Review.
PMID: 15946462 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
3: Gumbs AA, Modlin IM, Ballantyne GH. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Changes in insulin resistance following bariatric surgery: role of caloric restriction and weight loss.
Obes Surg. 2005 Apr;15(4):462-73. Review.
PMID: 15946423 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
4: Chau WY, Schmidt HJ, Kouli W, Davis D, Wasielewski A, Ballantyne GH. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Patient characteristics impacting excess weight loss following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Obes Surg. 2005 Mar;15(3):346-50.
PMID: 15826467 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
5: Ballantyne GH, Ewing D, Capella RF, Capella JF, Davis D, Schmidt HJ, Wasielewski A, Davies RJ. Related Articles, Links
Abstract The learning curve measured by operating times for laparoscopic and open gastric bypass: roles of surgeon's experience, institutional experience, body mass index and fellowship training.
Obes Surg. 2005 Feb;15(2):172-82.
PMID: 15810124 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
6: Ballantyne GH, Svahn J, Capella RF, Capella JF, Schmidt HJ, Wasielewski A, Davies RJ. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Predictors of prolonged hospital stay following open and laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity: body mass index, length of surgery, sleep apnea, asthma, and the metabolic syndrome.
Obes Surg. 2004 Sep;14(8):1042-50.
PMID: 15487110 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
7: Ballantyne GH. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Measuring outcomes following bariatric surgery: weight loss parameters, improvement in co-morbid conditions, change in quality of life and patient satisfaction.
Obes Surg. 2003 Dec;13(6):954-64. Review.
PMID: 14738691 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
8: Oliak D, Ballantyne GH, Davies RJ, Wasielewski A, Schmidt HJ. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Short-term results of laparoscopic gastric bypass in patients with BMI > or = 60.
Obes Surg. 2002 Oct;12(5):643-7.
PMID: 12448385 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
9: Oliak D, Ballantyne GH, Weber P, Wasielewski A, Davies RJ, Schmidt HJ. Related Articles, Links
Abstract Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: defining the learning curve.
Surg Endosc. 2003 Mar;17(3):405-8. Epub 2002 Oct 29.
PMID: 12399853 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

 

 

 


 

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GARTH H. BALLANTYNE, M.D.
F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S.
PROFESSOR OF SURGERY

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HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY

 

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