Laparoscopic revision of gastric pacing wires

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part a
Fred BrodyEdy Soffer

Abstract

Currently, electrical stimulation is utilized to treat morbid obesity, gastroparesis, and diaphragmatic paralysis. Although this technology is in its infancy, numerous case reports and small series appear throughout the literature. Furthermore, electrical stimulation is not relegated to only academic centers and tertiary referral centers. As these technologies continue to evolve and alter the treatment of several different pathophysiologic processes, the general surgeon needs to understand the technical aspects of these devices and their potential complications. This paper presents the management of a gastroparetic patient with chronic abdominal pain following the successful placement of gastric pacing wires. A 45-year-old female with idiopathic gastroparesis underwent laparoscopic placement of gastric pacing wires without complications. Four months postoperatively, she presented with chronic left upper quadrant abdominal pain. Her nausea and vomiting had dissipated and she was tolerating a regular diet. Abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) was normal except for the presence of a generator and pacing wires. Ultimately, she required a diagnostic laparoscopy and an upper endoscopy. The upper endoscopy was normal. The dia...Continue Reading

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Mar 17, 2007·Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part a·Fred BrodyEdy Soffer
Jan 22, 2011·World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG·Mauro Bortolotti
Oct 30, 2007·Gastrointestinal Endoscopy·Xiaohong XuJiande D Z Chen
Sep 30, 2016·Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology·John M WoMatthew P Ward
Dec 1, 2007·Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques·Rockson C LiuBipan Chand
Mar 17, 2021·Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : Official Journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery·Maria C Fonseca MoraRaul J Rosenthal

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