Dr. Robin Blackstone, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1988. She is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix.
In previous events, four of the best bariatric surgeons in the world performed LIVE four of the most common revisional techniques. NOW it’s time to report, analyze and discuss their results and the rationale for their choices! In an interactive format, featuring Dr. Karl Miller as moderator, Dr. Camilo Boza, Dr. Bruno Dillemans, Dr. Michel Gagner and Dr. Robin Blackstone are discussing the mid-term outcomes of: Gastric Sleeve to Re-Sleeve, Gastric Sleeve to Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve to Duodenal Switch & Revision of Banded Gastric Bypass respectively, regarding not only weight loss and co-morbidities resolution, but also complications and patient satisfaction.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Nov 2018
Reoperative bariatric surgery procedures are becoming a significant part of MBS practice. They are performed to deal with complications and weight gain after the primary procedure. One of the most common complications in patients with a history of gastric bypass is marginal ulcer (MU) and stricture. The incidence of marginal ulcer (MU) is 1-16%, although true incidence is unknown. Bleeding and perforation are the presenting factors in some patients. Chronic MU is often accompanied by abdominal pain and stricture as in the case presented.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Jul 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy has become the most common bariatric procedure worldwide due to its good results, simplicity, and low complication rate. However, a number of patients can experience weight regain after several years. Although most of the time bariatric surgeons would prefer revision to a duodenal switch or a bypass, new evidence has shown that a re-sleeve gastrectomy is a feasible option, specially when the patient had a good initial outcome in the absence of reflux and hiatal hernia and when there is a dilation of the gastric tube. We present the case of a 34-year-old female patient who underwent a Sleeve gastrectomy 6 years ago, losing 43 kilos, from 113 to 70 kilos over 18 months (BMI 41 to 25). She maintained her weight for 3 years, but after having her second daughter she progressively regained weight. She came to the hospital with a BMI of 35, a relapse of joint disease, and sleep apnea. Weight 97, Height 1.66m. Preoperative studies showed a dilated gastric tube but no evidence of hiatal hernia or reflux. After the assessment of the multidisciplinary team, the re-sleeve surgery has been selected as the reasonable option.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Apr 2018
Help your network discover Dr. Robin Blackstone's clinical expertise.
