Transoral Endoscopic Liver Biopsy During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Johns Hopkins University4 enrolled

Overview

This research is being done to evaluate the ability to obtain a liver sample using upper endoscopy rather than through a laparoscopic procedure. The investigators hypothesize that the endoscopic transoral route is as effective as the laparoscopic route.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Steatohepatitis Morbid Obesity

Interventions

Transoral Endoscopic Liver BiopsyPROCEDURE

Liver will be biopsied with transoral endoscope instead of the laparoscopic instruments during laparoscopic gastric bypass

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Any patient who meets criteria to undergo laparoscopic Roux-en Y Gastric Bypass (BMI\>40 or BMI\>35 with multiple medical co morbidities). 2. Age greater than 18 years. 3. Ability to complete all necessary components of study (gastric bypass surgery standard qualifications). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to give informed consent 2. Women who are pregnant or in whom pregnancy status cannot be confirmed.

Locations (1)

Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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