Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Technique Depicted On the Internet.Health & Medical Editors FLAGSTAFF Flagstaff, city (1990 pop. 45,857), seat of Coconino co., N Ariz., near the San Francisco Peaks; inc. 1894. Lumbering, ranching, and a lively tourist trade thrive in the region, where many ruined pueblos, numerous state parks, several lakes, and large pine forests , Ariz.--(BW HealthWire)--March 2, 2000 A totally intra-abdominal approach to laparoscopic Laparoscopic A minimally-invasive surgical or diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible endoscope (laparoscope) to view and operate on structures in the abdomen. Mentioned in: Obstetrical Emergencies Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Roux-en-Y gastric bypass n. A Y-shaped surgical connection that divides the small intestine and connects one end to the stomach, bile duct, or other structure and connects the opposite end to the small intestine at a point below the first connection. clinical folio module is now available for viewing at the Vesalius web site (www.vesalius.com/graphics/cf_procedures/roux_en_y/cfpr_roux Roux , Pierre Paul Émile 1853-1933. French bacteriologist. His work with the diphtheria bacillus led to the development of antitoxins to neutralize pathogenic toxins. 1.asp). The module consists of 26 animated graphics with narratives that describe each step of the procedure. The surgical consultants for this technique are Roger de la Torre M.D. and Stephen Scott M.D. of Midwest Bariatric Bariatric Pertaining to the study, prevention, or treatment of overweight. Mentioned in: Malnutrition Center, Wentzville, Mo. They have performed over 250 laparoscopic gastric bypass gastric bypass n. A surgical procedure used for treatment of morbid obesity, consisting of the severance of the upper stomach, anastomosis of the small upper pouch of the stomach to the jejunum, and closure of the distal part of the stomach. procedures since December 1997. Support for the creation of this module was provided by the Medical Products Division of W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., and the Vesalius division of Lion Reef Software Inc. About Vesalius Vesalius (www.vesalius.com) an Internet-based resource for surgical education, provides free access for the medical community to over 100 graphical narratives on surgical anatomy surgical anatomy n. The application of anatomical knowledge to surgical diagnosis and treatment. surgical anatomy and procedures and over 2,000 original medical images and illustrations. Launched in 1998, Vesalius has emerged as the premier forum on the Web for the dissemination of graphical information on state-of-the-art surgical techniques. Vesalius is produced by Lion Reef Software Inc. of Potomac, Md. About W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. is one of the world's leading technology-based companies. For more than 40 years, the Gore vision -- Creative Technologies Worldwide -- has been employed in the manufacture of high quality products for diverse industries, including medical, aerospace, automotive, chemical, computer, defense, energy, industrial automation, fabrics, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and telecommunications. Posting annual sales exceeding $1.23 billion, Gore operates more than 45 facilities and employs over 6,500 associates around the world. Gore's Medical Products Division provides such healing solutions as synthetic blood vessels, patches for soft tissue regeneration, staple line reinforcement material to protect against leakage in pulmonary and gastric resections, and surgical sutures for use in vascular, cardiac, general surgery and orthopedic procedures. GORE Medical Products are uniquely designed for biocompatibility biocompatibility the quality of not having toxic or injurious effects on biological systems. biocompatibility 1. The extent to which a foreign, usually implanted, material elicits an immune or other response in a recipient 2. , and work in harmony with the body's own tissues to restore normal body functions. GORE is a trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates. (c) 2000 W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. |
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