Adam Abu-Abeid

Preoperative glycemic control and outcomes following metabolic and bariatric surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes

Abstract Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective treatment for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Preoperative T2D severity may influence perioperative safety and T2D outcomes after MBS. Methods A retrospective analysis of a single-center da...

Endoscopic Removal of Non-Eroding Gastric Bands Post Silastic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty Using Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents—a Case Series

Abstract Introduction Endoscopic removal of gastric bands after silastic ring vertical gastroplasty (SRVG) has emerged as a viable alternative to surgical revision. Most endoscopic removals require prior spontaneous band erosion into the gastric lumen. For non-eroded bands, self-...