Dr. Pim van Rutte

Bariatric Surgery

MD, PhD, Trauma and Bariatric Surgeon, OLVG, Netherlands

Netherlands

Biography

Pim J. van Rutte is a highly skilled and experienced general physician. Dr. Pim J. van Rutte is renowned for his exceptional medical expertise and compassionate patient care. He has devoted his career to diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of medical conditions while delivering personalized healthcare services to his patients. Dr. Pim J. van Rutte is recognized for his compassionate and individualized approach to patient care. He dedicates time to attentively listen to his patients' concerns and collaborates closely with them to create a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.

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GERD and Sleeve. Pathophysiological mechanisms

Sleeve gastrectomy was initially a bariatric procedure with limited indications, such as patients with high anesthesia risk, with BMI > 50 Kg/m2, hostile surgical fields, e.g. a bridge to transplant surgery or cases of inflammatory bowel disease. This scenario changed quickly due to its acceptance by the surgical community, mainly because it is supposed to be less demanding and quicker to perform. Long-term results showed good outcomes in terms of weight loss and resolution of comorbidities and it is currently a popular operation. However, complications such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease remain an issue, and the percentage of patients who require revision is increasing. In this lecture, Pim Van Rutte from Eindhoven Hospital in the Netherlands explains the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in this phenomenon.

Published

May 2017

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