ScottAShikoraMD
General Surgery • Foxboro, MATrauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care
Lecturer on Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Education & Training
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1991
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1985
- Muhlenberg CollegeBS, Biology and Natural Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, 1977 - 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
- FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Visiting Professorship Bahrain Defence Forces Military Hospital, 2018
- President�s Award International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, 2017
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2017
- Outstanding Achievement Award American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation, 2015
- Helen and David Bernie Visiting Professorship Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 2014
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
- Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2008-2013
- Distinguished Alumni Award Muhlenberg College, 2011
- Best Doctors in America 2011
- Boston Super Doctors 2011
- Boston Magazine Top Doctors 2008
- Excellence in Teaching Award Tufts Medical Center Department of Surgery, 2008
- Boston Herald Castle Connolly, 2005
- Castle Connolly America�s Top Doctors 2005
- Citation for Clinical Excellence in Teaching Tufts University School of Medicine, 2003
- Awards for Excellence (honorable mention) The Institute for Surgical Pain Management, 2000
- Meritorious Service Medal United States Air Force, 1995
- The Air Force Commendation Medal 1995
- Fellow American College of Surgeons, 1994
- Seventh Annual Surgery Award Society of Critical Care Medicine 18th Annual Scientific and Educational Symposium, 1989
- John V. Shankweiler Biology Award Muhlenberg College, 1981
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity Class V (BMI > 60 kg/m): a Modified Delphi Study.Guillermo Ponce de Leon-Ballesteros, Sjaak Pouwels, Gustavo Romero-Velez, Ali Aminian, Luigi Angrisani, Mohit Bhandari, Wendy Brown, Catalin Copaescu, Maurizio De Luca...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2024 Mar 1
- Current recommendations for procedure selection in class I and II obesity developed by an expert modified Delphi consensus.Kermansaravi, M., Chiappetta, S., Parmar, C., Shikora, S., Prager, G., LaMasters, T., Ponce, J., Kow, L., Nimeri, A., Kothari, S., Aarts, E., Abbas, S., Aly, A., Amini...> ;Scientific Reports. 2024 Feb 11
- Yitka Graham: a Brief Biography.Mahawar, K., Shikora, S.> ;Obesity Surgery. 2024 Feb 1
- Reply to "New IFSO/ASMBS Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery? Yes, After Failure of Best Nonsurgical Therapy".Dan Eisenberg, Scott A Shikora, Shanu N Kothari> ;Obesity Surgery. 2023 Aug 1
- Reply to Letter to the Editor: Beyond the BMI: a Critical Analysis of the Edmonton Obesity Staging System and the New Guidelines for Indications for Metabolic and Bari...Dan Eisenberg, Scott A Shikora, Shanu N Kothari> ;Obesity Surgery. 2023 Apr 1
- 11 citationsBest practice approach for redo-surgeries after sleeve gastrectomy, an expert's modified Delphi consensus.Mohammad Kermansaravi, Chetan Parmar, Sonja Chiappetta, Scott Shikora, Ali Aminian, Syed Imran Abbas, Luigi Angrisani, Ahmad Bashir, Estuardo Behrens, Mohit Bhandari, ...> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Mar 1
- 5 citationsPublisher Correction: 2022 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders ...Dan Eisenberg, Scott A Shikora, Edo Aarts, Ali Aminian, Luigi Angrisani, Ricardo V Cohen, Maurizio de Luca, Silvia L Faria, Kasey P S Goodpaster, Ashraf Haddad, Jacque...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2023 Jan 1
- 79 citations2022 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Indications for...Dan Eisenberg, Scott A Shikora, Edo Aarts, Ali Aminian, Luigi Angrisani, Ricardo V Cohen, Maurizio de Luca, Silvia L Faria, Kasey P S Goodpaster, Ashraf Haddad, Jacque...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2023 Jan 1
- The impact of procedure type on 30-day readmissions following metabolic and bariatric surgery: postoperative complications of bariatric surgery.Benjamin M Vierra, Colston A Edgerton, Scott A Shikora> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Mar 1
- 143 citations2022 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO): Indications f...Dan Eisenberg, Scott A Shikora, Edo Aarts, Ali Aminian, Luigi Angrisani, Ricardo V Cohen, Maurizio De Luca, Silvia L Faria, Kasey P S Goodpaster, Ashraf Haddad, Jacque...> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2022 Dec 1
- 2 citationsEfficacy and safety of one anastomosis gastric bypass versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for type 2 diabetes remission (ORDER): protocol of a multicentre, randomised cont...Mengyi Li, Yang Liu, Wei-Jei Lee, Scott A Shikora, Maud Robert, Weu Wang, Simon Kin Hung Wong, Yuanyuan Kong, Daniel King Hung Tong, Chun Hai Tan, Na Zeng, Shaihong Zh...> ;BMJ Open. 2022 Sep 29
- In Celebration of Professor Henry Buchwald's 90Birthday.Scott A Shikora> ;Obesity Surgery. 2022 Sep 1
- 20 citationsPatient Selection in One Anastomosis/Mini Gastric Bypass-an Expert Modified Delphi Consensus.Mohammad Kermansaravi, Chetan Parmar, Sonja Chiappetta, Shahab Shahabi, Alaa Abbass, Syed Imran Abbas, Mohamed Abouzeid, Luciano Antozzi, Syed Tanseer Asghar, Ahmad Ba...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2022 Aug 1
- Metabolic surgery.Scott A Shikora, Colston Edgerton, David Harris, Henry Buchwald> ;Current Problems in Surgery. 2022 Mar 1
- 5 citationsConcomitant Cholecystectomy for Asymptomatic Gallstones in Bariatric Surgery-Safety Profile and Feasibility in a Large Tertiary Referral Bariatric CenterRowaa E. A. Allatif, Guido H. H. Mannaerts, Hmouda S. T. Al Afari, Ahmad N. Hammo, Mohammed S Al Blooshi, Omar A Bekdache, Omar Alawadhi, Sujoud H. Isied, Sami Hamid, ...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 Nov 17
- 2 citationsSafety and effectiveness of 1-stage conversion of adjustable gastric band-to-sleeve gastrectomy: a single-institution case-control study.James Senturk, Ragini Sharma, Ali Tavakkoli, Ashley H. Vernon, David L. Spector, Malcolm K. Robinson, Eric G. Sheu, Scott A. Shikora> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2021 Sep 25
- 14 citationsSystematic review of the outcome of single-anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass in treatment of morbid obesity with proportion meta-analysis of improvement in diabet...Sameh Hany Emile, Tarek Mahdy, Carl Fredrik Schou, Michael Kramer, Scott A. Shikora> ;International Journal of Surgery. 2021 Jul 9
- 36 citationsIFSO Update Position Statement on One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB).Maurizio De Luca, Giacomo Piatto, Giovanni Merola, Jacques Himpens, Jean-Marc Chevallier, Miguel-A. Carbajo, Kamal Mahawar, Alberto Sartori, Nicola Clemente, Miguel F....> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 May 3
- 3 citationsFellowship training influences learning curves for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomyColston A. Edgerton, Keyvan Heshmati, Ashley Herman, Tanujit Dey, Robab Dehkharghani, Ramsis Ramsis, Malcolm K. Robinson, Ashley H. Vernon, Neil D. Ghushe, David L. Sp...> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2021 Feb 23
- 22 citationsThe IFSO Worldwide One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Survey: Techniques and Outcomes?Ashraf Haddad, Ahmad Bashir, Mathias Fobi, Kelvin Higa, Miguel F. Herrera, Antoni Torres, Jacques Himpens, Scott A. Shikora, Almino Ramos, Lilian Kow, Abdelrahman Nimeri> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 Jan 31
- 26 citationsBarrett's Oesophagus and Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery-IFSO 2020 Position Statement.Oliver M. Fisher, Daniel L. Chan, Michael Talbot, Almino Ramos, Ahmad Bashir, Miguel F. Herrera, Jacques Himpens, Scott A. Shikora, Kelvin Higa, Lilian Kow, Wendy A. B...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 Jan 18
- 201 citationsBariatric Surgery Survey 2018: Similarities and Disparities Among the 5 IFSO Chapters.Luigi Angrisani, Antonella Santonicola, Paola Iovino, Almino Ramos, Scott A. Shikora, Lilian Kow> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 Jan 12
- 20 citationsThe first modified Delphi consensus statement on sleeve gastrectomyKamal Mahawar, Islam Omar, Rishi Singhal, Sandeep Aggarwal, Mustafa Ismail Allouch, Salman Al-Sabah, Luigi Angrisani, Faruq Mohamed Badiuddin, José María Balibrea, Ahm...> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2021 Jan 12
- 7 citationsA Global Survey by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) on Perceptions of Bariatric Medical Tourism (BMT) by Health P...Chetan Parmar, Simon J McCluney, Nelson Rodríguez, Estuardo Behrens, Muffazal Lakdawala, Lilian Kow, Scott A. Shikora, Almino Ramos> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 Jan 2
- 17 citationsThe First Modified Delphi Consensus Statement for Resuming Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery in the COVID-19 Times.Sjaak Pouwels, Islam Omar, Sandeep Aggarwal, Ali Aminian, Luigi Angrisani, José María Balibrea, Mohit Bhandari, L. Ulas Biter, Robin P. Blackstone, Miguel A. Carbajo, ...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2021 Jan 1
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Journal Articles
- The history of metabolic and bariatric surgery: Development of standards for patient safety and efficacyPhillips, BT, Shikora SA, Metabolism, 1/1/2018
- Two-year outcomes of vagal nerve blocking (vBloc) for the treatment of obesity�in the ReCharge TrialApovian C, Shah SN, Wolfe BM, Ikramuddin S, Miller CJ, Tweden KS Billington CJ, Shikora SA, Obes Surg, 1/1/2017
- Indications for Surgery for Obesity and Weight-Related Diseases: Position Statements from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorde...De Luca M, Angrisani L, Himpens J, Busetto L, Sartori A, Scopinaro N, Weiner R, Stier C, Lakdawala M, Bhasker AG, Buchwald H, Chiappetta S, Dixon J, Kolberg H-C, Fr�hb..., Obes Surg, 1/1/2017
- A new concept in bariatric surgery Single anastomosis gastro-ileal (SAGI): Technical details and preliminary resultsDe Luca M, Himpens J, Angrisani L, Di Lorenzo N, Mahawar K, Lunardi C, Pellicano N, Clemente N, Shikora S, Obes Surg, 1/1/2017
- Vagal nerve block for improvements in glycemic control in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Three-year results of the vBloc DM2 StudyHerrera MF, Toouli J, Kulseng B, Brancatisano R, Kow L, Pantoja JP Johnsen G, Brancatisano A, Tweden KS, Waataja JJ, Billington CJ. Shikora S., J Diabetes Obes, 1/1/2017
- Neural predictors of 12-month weight loss outcomes following bariatric surgeryHolsen L, Davidson P, Cerit H, Hye T, Moondra P, Haimovici F, Sogg S, Shikora S, Goldstein J, Evins A, Stoeckel L, Int J Obesity, 1/1/2017
- The Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with concomitant hiatal hernia repair on gastroesophageal reflux disease in the morbidly obeseSamakar K, McKenzie TJ, Tavakkoli A, Vernon AH, Robinson, MK, Shikora A, Obes Surg, 1/1/2016
- Intermittent vagal nerve block for improvements in obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Two-year resul...Shikora SA, Toouli J, Herrera MF, Kulseng B, Brancatisano R, Kow L, Pantoja JP, Johnson G, Brancatisano A, Tweden KS, Knudson MB, Billington CJ, Obes Surg, 1/1/2016
- Vagal nerve blocking (vBloc) in patients with moderate obesity and an obesity related co-morbid condition: The ReCharge studyMorton JM, Shah SN, MD, Wolfe BM, Apovian CM, Miller, CJ, Tweden KS, Billington CJ, Shikora SA, Obes Surg, 1/1/2016
- The diabetes surgery summit II guidelines: A disease-based clinical recommendationCohen RV, Shikora S, Petry T, Caravatto PP, Le Roux CW, Obes Surg, 1/1/2016
- Safety and Efficacy of single stage conversion of failed adjustable gastric band to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A case control studySamakar K, McKenzie TJ, Kaberna J, Tavakkoli A, Vernon AH, Madenci AL, Shikora SA, Robinson M, Surg Endosc, 1/1/2016
- Gastric bypass reversal � A 7-year experiencePernar LI, Kim JJ, Shikora SA, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 1/1/2016
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Hyperamylasemia is associated with small bowel obstructionSpector D, Perry Z, Shah S, Kim J, Tarnoff M, Sabeti N, Shikora S, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 1/1/2015
- Pulmonary adverse events, metabolic syndrome, and longitudinal mortality following bariatric surgical proceduresSchumann R, Shikora SA, Sigl JC, Kelley SD, Brit J Anes, 1/1/2015
- Clinical benefit of staple line reinforcement (SLR) in gastrointestinal surgery: a meta-analysisShikora SA, Mahoney CB, Obes Surg, 1/1/2015
- Sustained weight loss with vagal nerve blockade but not with sham: 18-Month results of the ReCharge trialShikora SA, Wolfe BM, Apovian CM, Anvari M, Sarwer DB, Gibbons RD, Ikramuddin S, Miler CJ, Knudson MB, Tweden KS, Sarr MG, Billington CJ, Journal of Obesity, 1/1/2015
- The IFSO website (wwwifsocom): The Online gateway to obesity and metabolic disorders for bariatric surgery professionals and patients: On behalf of the IFSO Communic...Khwaja H, Coelho AJ, Mazzarella M, Miller K, Nimeri A, Ponce J, Prachand V, Shikora S, van Wagensveld B, Weiner R, Zundel N, Obes Surg, 1/1/2015
- Bariatric surgery in class 1 obesity A position statement from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)Busetto L, Dixon JB, De Luca M, Shikora S, Pories WJ, Angrisani L, Obes Surg, 1/1/2014
- Bariatric Surgery (Letter to the Editor)Busetto L, Dixon JB, De Luca M, Pories WJ, Shikora S, Angrisani L, Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol, 1/1/2014
- Effect of reversible intermittent intra-abdominal vagal nerve blockade on morbid obesity: The ReCharge randomized, clinical trialIkramuddin S, Blackstone RP, Brancatisano A, Toouli J, Shah, SN, Wolfe BM, Fujioka K, Maher JW, Swain J, Que FG, Morton JM, Leslie DB, Brancatisano R, Kow L, O�Rourke ..., JAMA, 1/1/2014
- Clinical practical guidelines for the perioperative nutritional, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of the bariatric surgical patient � 2013 update: Cosponsored by th...Mechanick JI, Youdim A, Jones DB, Garvey TW, Hurley DL, McMahon MM, Heinberg, LJ, Kushner R, Adams TD, Shikora S, Dixon JB, Brethauer S, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 1/1/2013
- Vagal blocking improves glycemic control and elevated blood pressure in obese subjects with Type 2 Diabetes MellitusShikora S, Toouli J, Herrera MF, Kulseng B, Zulewski H, Brancatisano R, Kow L, Pantoja JP, Johnsen G, Brancatisano A, Tweden KS, Knudson, MB, Billington CJ, Journal of Obesity, 1/1/2013
- The EMPOWER Study: Randomized, prospective, double-blind, multicenter trail of vagal blockade to induce weight loss in morbid obesitySarr MG, Billington CJ, Brancatisano R, Broncatisano A, Toouli J, Kow L, Nguyen NT, Blackstone R, Maher JW, Shikora S, Reeds DN, Eagon JC, Wolfe BM, O�Rourke RW, Fujio..., Obes Surg, 1/1/2012
- Adjustable Intragastric Balloons: A 12 month Pilot Trial in Endoscopic Weight Loss ManagementMachytka E, Klvana P, Kornbuth A, Peikin S, Mathus-Vliegen LEM, Gostout C, Lopez-Nava G, Shikora S, Brooks J, Obes Surg, 1/1/2011
- Comparison of hemostatic properties between collagen and synthetic buttress materials used in a swine splenic hemorrhage modelSpector D, Perry Z, Konobeck T, Mooradian D, Shikora S, Surg Endosc, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters
- Bariatric Surgery: What Every Provider Needs to KnowChapter: Long term complicationsChen JYA, Shikora SAEditors: Forse RA, Apovian CM.Slack Incorporated, New Jersey2016
- Minimally Invasive Bariatric SurgeryChapter: Alternative minimally invasive options: Neural modulationShah S, Hooper EA, Shikora SAEditors: Brethauer SA, Schauer PR, Schirmer BD.Springer, New YorkEdition 2nd,2015
- Nutritional Care of the Patient With Gastrointestinal DiseaseChapter: Surgical management of obesity and associated complicationsMcKenzie TJ, Shikora SAEditors: Buchman AL.CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL2015
- Integrated Weight Management: A Guide for CliniciansChapter: Complications of bariatric surgeryClaros L, Shikora SAEditors: Mullin GE, Cheskin LJ, Matarese LE.Humana Press, New York2014
- Bariatric EndoscopyChapter: Rare complicationsAbeles D, Shikora SAEditors: Thompson CC.Springer, New York2013
- The Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk ReferenceChapter: Bariatric surgeryShikora SA, Hawkins KA, AriagnoEditors: Mullen GE, Matarese LE, Palmer M.Taylor & Francis, Florida2012
- Surgical Clinics of North America, Metabolism and Nutrition for the Critically Ill PatientChapter: Nutrition support of the obese and critically ill obese patientKaafarani HMA, Shikora SAEditors: Dudrick S, Sanchez JA.Elsevier, New York2011
- Current Concepts and Therapy of Morbid Obesity and Related DiseasesChapter: Current status of gastric electrical stimulation for weight lossSabeti N, Shikora SAEditors: Deitel M, Gagner M, Dixon J, Madan A, Himpens J.FD-Communications, Toronto2010
- 2009 Yearbook of Advanced Technologies and Treatment for DiabetesChapter: Neuromodulation and bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetesSpector D, Shikora SEditors: Phillip M, Battelino T.Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK2010
- Morbid Obesity: Peri-operative ManagementChapter: Choice of bariatric operationAbeles D, Tari B, Shikora SEditors: Alvarez A, Brodsky J, Lemmens H, Morton J.Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UKEdition 2nd,2010
- Atlas of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, ConnecticutChapter: Gastric Pacing Neuromodulation CommentaryShikora SAEditors: Jones DB, Schneider BE, Olbers T.Cine-Med Publications, Inc, Connecticut2010
- Nutricao Oral, Enteral e Parenteral na Practica ClinicaChapter: Outcomes of bariatric surgeryHolzman NL, Shikora SAEditors: Waitzberg DL.Atheneu Editora, Sao PauloEdition 4th,2009
- The A.S.P.E.N Nutrition Support Core Curriculum: A Case-Based Approach-The Adult PatientChapter: ObesityRollinson D, Shikora SA, Saltzman EEditors: Gottschlich MM, DeLegge MH, Mattox T, Mueller C, Worthington P.American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, Silver Spring, MD2007
- Clinical Nutrition for Surgical PatientsChapter: Bariatric SurgeryClaros, L, Furtado MM, Shikora SAEditors: Marian M, Shikora S, Russell M.Jones & Bartlett, Sudbury, MA2007
- Obesity Surgery. Principles and PracticeChapter: Ulcers, Stenosis, and FistulaShikora SA, Claros L, Kim JJ, Tarnoff MEEditors: Pitombo C, Jones K, Higa K, Pareja JC.McGraw-Hill, New York2007
- Minimally Invasive Bariatric SurgeryChapter: Alternative Minimally Invasive Options: Gastric PacingShikora SAEditors: Schauer PR, Schirmer B.Springer-Verlag, New York2007
- Minimally Invasive Bariatric SurgeryChapter: Patient Selection, Pre-Operative Assessment and PreparationTarnoff M, Kim J, Shikora SEditors: Schauer PR, Schirmer B.Springer-Verlag, New York2007
- Minimally Invasive Bariatric SurgeryChapter: Bariatric Surgery in the ElderlyKim J, Shikora S, Tarnoff MEditors: Schauer PR, Schirmer B.Springer-Verlag, New York2007
- Clinical Nutrition for Surgical PatientsMarian M, Russell MK, Shikora SA, RussellJones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury2007
- Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal DiseaseChapter: Nutritional Support of Obese and Bariatric PatientsShikora SA, Thomason PEditors: Buchman AL.Slack Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ2006
- Surgical Management of ObesityChapter: Implantable Gastric Stimulation for the Treatment of Morbid ObesityShikora SAEditors: Buchwald H, Cowan GSM, Pories WJ.WB Saunders, Philadelphia2006
- Management of Eating Disorders and ObesityChapter: Surgical Interventions for the Management of ObesityShikora SA, Smith D, Kim JJEditors: Goldstein D.Humana Press, Inc, Totowa, NJ2005
- Obesity SurgeryChapter: Gastric PacingShikora SA, Chen J, Cigaina VEditors: Martin LF.The McGraw-Hill Companies, New York2004
- Laparoscopic Bariatric SurgeryChapter: Laparoscopic Gastric PacingShikora SAEditors: Inabnet WB, Demaria EJ, Ikramuddin S.Lippincott Willliams, Philadelphia2004
- Nutritional Considerations in the Intensive Care Unit. Science, Rationale, and PracticeChapter: Nutrition Support for the Obese PatientShikora SA, Naylor MJEditors: Shikora SA, Martindale RG, Schwaitzberg SD.Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Dubuque2002
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Abstracts/Posters
- Laparoscopic limb distalization for failed Roux-en-Y gastric bypassGoldberg MB, Woodworth E, Robinson MK, Tavakkoli A, Vernon A, Sheu E, Shikora S, Obesity Week 2017, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
- Short-term results for intermittent vagal nerve blocking (vBloc) in the �Real-World�, nonresearch environmentShikora S, Brathwaite C, Chae F, Dietrick J, Gomez G, Halbert C, Urgau I, Kukreja S, LePort P, Morton J, Papasavas P, Procter C, Shah S, Takata M, Obesity Week 2017, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
- Early Improvement of Type 2 Diabetes Following Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassHeshmati K, Rudge E, Harris D, Levergood N, Vernon A, Robinson M, Shikora S, Tavakkoli A, Sheu E, Obesity Week 2017, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
- Reduced default mode network and reward circuitry connectivity 12-months post-operative in bariatric surgery patientsCerit H, Davidson P, Hye T, Moondra P, Haimovici F, Sogg S, Shikora S, Goldstein JM, Evins AE, Stoeckel LE, Holsen LM, American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 56th Annual Meeting, Palm Desert CA, 1/1/2017
- Algorithm for ordering abdominal CT scans in post-gastric bypass patients: Is it possible?Pernar L, Lockridge R, McCormick C, Chen M, Chen J, Shikora S, Spector D, Tavakkoli A, Vernon A, Robinson M, Surgical Spring Week, SAGES 2016, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reversal: A 7-year experiencePernar LIM, Kim J, Shikora SA, Obesity Week 2015, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2015
- Safety and efficacy of single stage conversion of failed adjustable gastric band to roux-en-y gastric bypass: A case control studySamakar K, McKenzie TJ, Kaberna J, Shikora S, Tavakkoli A, Vernon H, Robinson MK, Obesity Week 2014 � ASMBS 31st Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2014
- Reversal of roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Indications and outcomesMcKenzie TJ, Fliti N, Samakar K, Ardestani A, Shikora S, Obesity Week 2013 � ASMBS 30th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2013
- Impact of pre-operative weight loss on bariatric surgery outcomesAl-Shammari M, Ardestani A, Shikora S, Robinson M, Vernon A, Tavakkoli A, Obesity Week 2013 � ASMBS 30th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2013
- The afferent loop syndrome of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Hyperamylasemia as a sensitive marker for small bowel obstructionSpector D, Perry Z, Shah S, Kim J, Shikora S, ASMBS 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
- Preoperative weight loss offers no difference in excess body weight loss at 2 yearsArdestani A, Wishnia S, Vernon A, Robinson M, Lautz D, Chung J, Shikora S, ASMBS 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
- Pre-operative weight loss programs: Are the insurance carriers achieving their goal?Wishnia S, Chung J, Lautz D, Robinson M, Vernon A, Ardestani A, Tomczik L, Zaghi J, Shikora S, ASMBS 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
- Adjustable Intragastric balloons: A 12 month pilot trial in endoscopic weight loss managementMachytka E, Mathus-Vliegen EM, Gostout CJ, Klvana P, Shikora S, Peikin SR, Kornbluth A, Brooks J, IFSO 2011, Hamburg, Germany, 1/1/2011
- Comparison of hemostatic properties between collagen and synthetic buttress materials used in staple line reinforcement in a swine splenic hemorrhagic modelSpector D, Perry Z, Konobeck T, Mooradian D, Shikora S, ASMBS 27th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2010
- Single center bariatric surgery experience with an optical access trocar in an uninsufflated abdomen and a critical review of minimally invasive peritoneal access tech...Sabeti N, Tarnoff M, Shikora S, Kim J, 2008 Surgical Spring Week, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2008
- A comparison of permanent and nonpermanent staple line buttressing materials for the linear staple lines during laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypassShikora S, Kim J, Tarnoff M, Shah S, 2008 Surgical Spring Week, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2008
- Single center bariatric surgery experience with an optical access trocar in an uninsufflated abdomen: 6-year experience and critical review of the literatureSabeti N, Tarnoff M, Shikora S, Kim J, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 25th Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD, 1/1/2008
- Primary laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGBP) can be preformed safely in patients with BMI>60 kg/m2Abeles D, Kim J, Tarnoff M, Shah S, Shikora S, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 25th Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD, 1/1/2008
- Serum hyperamylasemia used as an indicator for internal herniaShah S, Abeles D, Shikora S, Kim J, 13th World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1/1/2008
- The budgetary impact of including laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding as a covered surgical treatment for morbidly obese adults in a managed care populationCampbell J, McGarry LT, Gilmore K, Hale B, Weinstein MC, Shikora S, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), 11th Annual European Congress, Athens, Greece, 1/1/2008
- Use of a bladed optical peritoneal access trocar in the uninsufflated abdomen: A five-year experienceLapham T, Tarnoff M, Kim J, Shikora S, 2007 Surgical Spring Week, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2007
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: Does routine standardized follow-ups improve weight loss outcomesKim JJ, Shikora SA, Claros L,Tarnoff M, American Society for Bariatric Surgery 23rd Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2006
- Avoiding obstruction at the jeuno-jejunostomy during laparoscopic gastric bypassShore R, Shikora SA, Kim JJ, Tarnoff ME, 2005 Surgical Spring Week, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2005
- Comparison of internal hernias (IH) between open and laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GBP)Shikora SA, Kim JJ, Shore RC, Tarnoff M, American Society for Bariatric Surgery, 22nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2005
- Implantable gastric stimulation (IGS�) for the treatment of severe obesity: The United States experienceShikora SA, 13th European Congress on Obesity, Prague, Czech Republic, 1/1/2004
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Lectures
- Is type 2 Diabetes Mellitus a surgical disease?Bahrain Defence Forces Military Hospital, Bahrain - 1/1/2018
- Early and late complications after bariatric surgeryMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA - 1/1/2016
- And just why to we do bariatric surgery?Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA, 2014; Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, - 1/1/2015
- Neuromodulation for weight loss and metabolic benefits; Is it ready for prime time?Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ - 1/1/2015
- Reversible vagal nerve blocking (vBloc) in patients with moderate obesity and an obesity related co-morbid condition: The ReCharge StudyVienna, Austria - 1/1/2015
- A novel procedure for the treatment of gastric stricture following sleeve gastrectomyLos Angeles, CA - 1/1/2015
- Sustained improvements in cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors and quality of life at two years with vagal nerve block in the ReCharge trialLos Angeles, CA - 1/1/2015
- The effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with concomitant hiatal hernia repair on gastroesophageal reflux disease in the morbidly obeseSalt Lake City, UT - 1/1/2014
- Clinical benefit to gastric staple line reinforcement in gastrointestinal surgery: A Meta-analysisMontreal, Canada - 1/1/2014
- Midterm results of reversible vagal nerve blocking (VBLOC) in obese patients suffering from Type 2 Diabetes: The DM2 studyMontreal, Canada - 1/1/2014
- Update: Bariatric surgeryMultiple Locations, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012 - 1/1/2013
- NeuromodulationUMass Medical Center, Worcester, MA - 1/1/2013
- Primary hyperparathyroidism after roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A case seriesIstanbul, Turkey - 1/1/2013
- The impact of metabolic syndrome on postoperative pulmonary complications: A large bariatric surgical database analysisSan Francisco, CA - 1/1/2013
- What if we stop performing bariatric surgery?Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA - 1/1/2012
- Update on bariatric surgery: Effects on comorbid conditions such as T2DMJoslin Clinic, Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
- What nurses need to know about bariatric surgeryFaulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
- What is the future of bariatric surgery?Saint Francis Medical Center, Hartford, CT - 1/1/2010
- Bariatric surgery improves glucose control in obese patients with type 1 diabetesLong Beach, CA - 1/1/2010
- Adjustable intragastric balloon (IGB) to treat obesity: A pilot studyLong Beach, CA - 1/1/2010
- Innovations in Bariatric Surgery. Implications for the Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic DisordersSt. Luke�s Hospital, New Bedford, MA - 1/1/2009
- Bariatric surgery: What we do now and what we may be doing in the futureCaritas St. Elizabeth�s Medical Center, Boston, MA - 1/1/2008
- Implantable gastric stimulation (IGS) for the treatment of clinically severe obesityBuenos Aires, Argentina - 1/1/2008
- Primary laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGBP) can be performed safely in patients with BMI > 60 kg/m2Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1/1/2008
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy-volume and pressure assessmentRamot, Israel - 1/1/2008
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Press Mentions
- IFSO/ASMBS Publish 1st International Recommendations for BMS in over 30 YearsOctober 26th, 2022
- New Guidelines for Weight Loss SurgeryOctober 21st, 2022
- After 30 Years — New Guidelines for Weight-Loss SurgeryOctober 21st, 2022
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Hospital Affiliations
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts
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