5 Minutes With…:
Peter H. Whincup, PhD� Childhood Obesity and Cardiovascular Implications
Peter H. Whincup, PhD

Bariatric Center Spotlight:
The Weight Management Institute at Methodist Health System

Dallas, Texas

Gastroenterology Perspective:
New Approaches to Postoperative Ileus
by Richard A. Steinbrook, MD Letter to the Editor:
The Right Places at the Right Time: Accreditation Programs Becoming A Necessity
Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS ACS Executive Director

Pharmacology Perspective:
Weight Control Pharmacology in Bariatric Surgical Practice
by Ed J. Hendricks, MD

Although the primary treatment modality in bariatric surgical practice is obviously surgery, surgeons should not ignore the usefulness of weight control medications as adjuncts in managing their patients.

Practice Management:
Acing the Internet The Keys to Your Medical Website�s Success
by Robert C. Silkey Review:
Bariatric Surgery After Age 65: Weighing the Risk
by Lana G. Nelson, DO, MSPH; and Michel M. Murr, MD, FACS

Bariatric surgery can be performed in patients 65 years of age and older with a mortality rate comparable to hip replacement surgery.

Surgical Instrumentation Perspective:
Vessel Sealing Energy Devices Used in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
by Michael Schweitzer, MD; Alex Gandsas, MD; Kimberly Steele, MD; Anne Lidor, MD; and Thomas Magnuson, MDThe future of energy devices for laparoscopic surgery is full of promise.

Bariatric Center Spotlight:
The Weight Management Clinic at St. Vincent Healthcare

Dermatology Perspective:
Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions Associated with Obesity
by Orit Kaidar-Person MD; Samuel Szomstein MD, FACS; and Raul Rosenthal MD, FACS

Infection Control Perspective:
Bariatric Skin Care: Common Problems and Management Strategies
by Diane L. Krasner, PhD, RN, CWCN, CWS, FAAN; Karen Lou Kennedy-Evans, RN, CS, NP; and Therese �T� Henn, BSN, G/ANP-CS

News Update:
Medicare Expands Coverage for Lifesaving Obesity Surgery

Nutrition Perspective:
The Professional�s Guide to Nutritional Supplements: Quality and Regulatory Issues
by Jacqueline Jacques, ND

Psychological Perspective:
The Psychosocial Burden of Obesity and the Role of Bariatric Surgery
by Stephanie E. Ackner, MD

Urology Perspective:
Bariatric Surgery and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
by Carolyn F. Langford, DO; and Gamal M. Ghoniem, MD, FACS

Anesthesiology Perspective:
Outpatient Bariatric Surgery: An Anesthesiologist�s Perspective
by Leslie Packer, DDS, MD

Bariatric Center Spotlight:
Weill Cornell Weight Loss Surgery Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital

Patient Perspective:
Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss�A Family Team Effort
by the Bailey Family

Perspective:
An Interview with Harvey J. Sugerman, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery Perspective:
Breast Surgery After Massive Weight Loss
by Martin I. Newman, MD; and Michel C. Samson, MD

Practice Management:
The Easiest Way from Point A to Point B: Lift and Transfer Products for the Bariatric Patient
by Carolyn Buckley, MS, and Ginny E. Nelson, RN, MED
The Role of Clinical Information Systems in Bariatrics
by Joel Meyer Psychological Perspective:
What�s Eating Your Patients? How to Solve Emotional Eating from the Inside Out
by Jessica Setnick, MS, RD/LD; and Michelle Negri, RD/LD

Research Perspective:
Moderate Weight Loss Produces Significant Improvement in Comorbid Conditions After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
by Sergey Lyass, MD; Scott A. Cunneen, MD; Theodore M. Khalili, MD; and Edward H. Phillips, MD

Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has gained a wide popularity outside the United States due to the low postoperative morbidity and considerable weight loss. Studies in the US have failed to reproduce these outcomes, and have shown conflicting results regarding the reduction of comorbidities and weight loss. Objective: To assess weight loss and changes in comorbid conditions one year after LAGB. Method: Of the 255 patients who underwent LAGB, 126 were followed for at least 12 months. Weight loss, changes in comorbidities, and Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) scores were concurrently collected and retrospectively analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results: There were 32 men and 94 women with a mean age of 45�12 (19�70). Preoperative weight was 300�58 pounds (199�487), with body mass index (BMI) of 48�7 (34�68). One hundred twelve patients (89%) had at least one comorbid condition (mean 2.6�1.7, 1�6).