High Morbidity Rate Associated With Duodenal Switch Procedure
June 1, 2012|Hospitalist News (Archived)
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FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SURGICAL ASSOCIATION
Attributing the high reoperation rate in this series primarily to the use of an open approach, he suggested that outcomes could potentially be improved with a laparoscopic approach.
The authors reported that they have no financial disclosures relevant to the study. However, Dr. Katkhouda is a consultant for Karl Storz, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Baxter, and C. R. Bard Inc.
The complete manuscript of this presentation is anticipated to be published in the Annals of Surgery pending editorial review.
