The Bariatric Population
The Ohio State University Medical Center CMIS Bariatric Surgery Program has been designated a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery. Our bariatric research focuses on the evaluation of new devices and techniques and the improvement of existing treatment options, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. Bradley Needleman, MD, and Dean Mikami, MD, are the principal investigators of our bariatric research.
Laparoscopic Gastric Band Pressure Study
The objective of this study is to identify the optimal intraband pressures, correlated with band fill volumes, at which patients experience early satiety and lose weight appropriately. This will be determined in patients who have undergone laparoscopy gastric banding (LGB) with three different LapBand devices. Our hypothesis is that while band-filling volumes may differ among patients, a type-specific intraband pressure exists at which appropriate weight loss occurs and which correlates with patients’ perception of early satiety. This study is actively recruiting volunteers.
Evaluation of Endostapled Anastomoses for Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (EEA-LGB): A prospective randomized comparison of the 3.5 mm vs. 4.8 mm circular stapler for creation of the gastrojejunostomy in prevention of staple line hemorrhage during laparoscopic gastric bypass
The objective of this study is to compare the rate of intraoperative gastrointestinal bleeding utilizing either the 3.5 mm or the 4.8 mm circular stapler. This study is actively recruiting volunteers.
Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding System: A post-market study proposal
This study provided for additional follow-up data on previously enrolled subjects who underwent placement of the LAP-BAND Adjustable Gastric Banding System. Enrollment and follow-up are complete for this study.