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Research and Innovation are the pathways to a better outcome. WLS is constantly working on new projects for submission to the major surgical meetings in the US.
Read more below.
Sincerely, Joseph A. Kuhn, MD
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Research and Innovation: What Dr. Kuhn loves to do in his spare time. . .
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1. CLOSURE OF MESENTERIC HERNIA DEFECTS: A BETTER WAY
We just submitted an abstract evaluating the latest technique to prevent a condition called "internal hernias". These occur due to defects in the Mesentery (see picture below) that get created during a gastric bypass. They cause bowel obstructions or pain.
The latest technique involves a permanent circular stitch plus a special glue during surgery to close the defects. We looked at almost 2000 cases.
The "new" technique had a 0.3% symptomatic "internal hernia" rate compared to the "old" technique with a 5-6% rate. A BIG difference. Unfortunately, most docs in the US don't routinely close both defects. Therefore, this report could give good motivation to introduce a new technique to help.
2. SIMPLE TECHNIQUE FOR TROCAR SITE CLOSURE
We just submitted an abstract that shows a novel way to close the big Trocar site (incision on the left side for Bypass and Sleeve). With this new technique in 1800 patients, we only saw hernias in 0.4%. Much simpler, less expensive, less pain.
OTHER PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED THIS WEEK:
3. CLOSURE OF GASTRIC FISTULAS WITH DERMAL PLUG
4. APPENDICITIS IN PREGNANT PATIENT
5. PYLORIC STENOSIS: LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR
6. LAPAROSCOPIC DISTAL PANCREATECTOMY
7. VACCINE THERAPY FOR COLON CANCER LIVER METASTASES
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DECEMBER SUPPORT MEETING:
Please Join Us for a Wonderful
BARIATRIC HOLIDAY PARTY
DEC 15, 2011
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Last year, we had 170 people who came out to celebrate the Holiday Spirit
When: Dec 15, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: Medical City Children's Atrium
7777 Forest Lane, Dallas Tx 75230
What: DJ and Music
FOOD
Door Prizes
Fellowship with the Docs and All old Friends
New Friends
Please Block out now, RSVP to Heather Hunt at:
RSVP HOLIDAY Party
or call 972 566 6749
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New Referrals
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For new referrals, we will mail a DVD to a potential person who is considering their options or who simply wants to learn more about bariatric surgery.
You can Email our new patient coordinator to assist with mailings:
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