Daniel W. Birch

Department of Surgery, University of Alberta

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Users' guide to the surgical literature. Self-audit and practice appraisal for surgeons. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 15757040	2005
Undergraduate surgical training: variations in program objectives and curriculum implementation across Canada. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 16524143	2006
Practice patterns for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in minimal-access surgery. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 16749981	2006
A needs assessment study of undergraduate surgical education. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 17152571	2006
Infectious complications following laparoscopic appendectomy. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 17234067	2006
The impact of a comprehensive course in advanced minimal access surgery on surgeon practice. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 17391609	2007
The impact of a formal mentoring program for minimally invasive surgery on surgeon practice and patient outcomes. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 17434361	2007
A needs-assessment study for continuing professional development in advanced minimally invasive surgery. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 17434362	2007
Characterizing laparoscopic incisional hernia repair. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 17568491	2007
The feasibility of introducing advanced minimally invasive surgery into surgical practice. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 17897513	2007
Does preoperative weight loss predict success following surgery for morbid obesity? American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 18424277	2008
Is it time to abandon excess weight loss in reporting surgical weight loss? Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 19632649	2009
Canadian consensus conference on the development of training and practice standards in advanced minimally invasive surgery: Edmonton, Alta., Jun. 1, 2007. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 19680520	2009
Medical tourism in bariatric surgery. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 20346442	2010
Computed tomography-guided percutaneous gastrostomy for management of gastric remnant leak after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 20727832	2011
Bariatric surgery: a primer. Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien\| PubMed ID: 20841586	2010
Sleeve gastrectomy and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 20947447	2010
Effect of sleeve gastrectomy on gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 21130052	2011
Heated CO(2) with or without humidification for minimally invasive abdominal surgery. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews\| PubMed ID: 21249696	2011
Complications associated with adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a surgeon's guides. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 21251434	2011
A deficiency in knowledge of basic principles of laparoscopy among attendees of an advanced laparoscopic surgery course. Journal of surgical education\| PubMed ID: 21292207	2011
The impact of bariatric surgery in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Current diabetes reviews\| PubMed ID: 21488837	2011
The impact of obesity on diabetes mellitus and the role of bariatric surgery. Maturitas\| PubMed ID: 21493021	2011
Assessment of medical student laparoscopic camera skills and the impact of formal camera training. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 21545917	2011
Natural orifice surgery: endoluminal pouch reduction following failed vertical banded gastroplasty. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 21604097	2011
Laparoscopic removal of an intra-abdominal intrauterine device: case and systematic review. Contraception\| PubMed ID: 22067801	2012
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Staple Line Buttress Reinforcement in 116 Consecutive Morbidly Obese Patients. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 22258197	2012
The role of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in treating postoperative complications in bariatric surgery. Journal of interventional gastroenterology\| PubMed ID: 22586549	2012
Ongoing Inconsistencies in Weight Loss Reporting Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 30671713	2019
Predictors of attrition in a multidisciplinary adult weight management clinic. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 22617538	2012
Health status, quality of life, and satisfaction of patients awaiting multidisciplinary bariatric care. BMC health services research\| PubMed ID: 22681857	2012
Managing complications associated with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 22854113	2012
The Canadian general surgery resident: defining current challenges for surgical leadership. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 22854146	2012
Single-incision appendectomy is comparable to conventional laparoscopic appendectomy: a systematic review and pooled analysis. Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques\| PubMed ID: 22874680	2012
Sensor fusion for laparoscopic surgery skill acquisition. Computer aided surgery : official journal of the International Society for Computer Aided Surgery\| PubMed ID: 23098188	2012
The Association between Obesity and Colorectal Cancer. Gastroenterology research and practice\| PubMed ID: 23304128	2012
Endoscopic revision (StomaphyX) versus formal surgical revision (gastric bypass) for failed vertical band gastroplasty. Journal of obesity\| PubMed ID: 23401752	2013
Response to basic calculating errors in systematic reviews. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 23620306	2013
Emergent laparoscopic repair of a spigelian hernia: case report and review of the literature. Case reports in medicine\| PubMed ID: 23662105	2013
Robotic-assisted hepatic resection: a systematic review. The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS\| PubMed ID: 23749316	2013
The impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on plasma ghrelin levels: a systematic review. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 23794092	2013
Prevalence and predictors of self-reported sexual abuse in severely obese patients in a population-based bariatric program. Journal of obesity\| PubMed ID: 23864941	2013
Outcomes of the adjustable gastric band in a publicly funded obesity program. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 23883492	2013
Minimally invasive splenectomy: an update and review. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 23883500	2013
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Journal of obesity\| PubMed ID: 23956846	2013
Complications associated with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity: a surgeon's guide. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 24067520	2013
A simple prediction rule for all-cause mortality in a cohort eligible for bariatric surgery. JAMA surgery\| PubMed ID: 24132685	2013
Predictors of health-related quality of life in 500 severely obese patients. Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)\| PubMed ID: 24415405	2014
The economic impact of weight regain. Gastroenterology research and practice\| PubMed ID: 24454339	2013
Prioritization and willingness to pay for bariatric surgery: the patient perspective. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 24461224	2014
Early Outcomes of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in a Publically Funded Obesity Program. ISRN obesity\| PubMed ID: 24533219	2013
The effect of bariatric surgery on gastroesophageal reflux disease. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 24666452	2014
"iBIM"--internet-based interactive modules: an easy and interesting learning tool for general surgery residents. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 24666457	2014
The cost of bariatric medical tourism on the Canadian healthcare system. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 24791638	2014
Medical tourism and bariatric surgery: who pays? Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 24969849	2014
Endoscopic versus open component separation: systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 25060687	2015
Weight loss required by the severely obese to achieve clinically important differences in health-related quality of life: two-year prospective cohort study. BMC medicine\| PubMed ID: 25315502	2014
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 26431698	2016
Financial costs and patients' perceptions of medical tourism in bariatric surgery. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 26574702	2016
Quality of Follow-up: Systematic Review of the Research in Bariatric Surgery. Annals of surgery\| PubMed ID: 26649593	2016
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Elderly: a Systematic Review. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 26667164	2016
Gastric Band Removal in Revisional Bariatric Surgery, One-Step Versus Two-Step: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 26843080	2016
Improving access to bariatric surgery: early surgical and patient-focused outcomes of a rural obesity clinic. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 27151918	2016
Comparative effectiveness and safety of gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding in a population-based bariatric program: prospective cohort study. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 27240132	2016
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes after Bariatric Surgery. Journal of obesity\| PubMed ID: 27375900	2016
A Case Study of Severe Esophageal Dysmotility following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Case reports in surgery\| PubMed ID: 27413570	2016
Heated insufflation with or without humidification for laparoscopic abdominal surgery. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews\| PubMed ID: 27760282	2016
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on the Spectrum of Fatty Liver Disease. Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatology\| PubMed ID: 27777925	2016
Endoscopic Treatment Options in Patients With Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Stricture Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Gastroenterology research\| PubMed ID: 27785171	2012
The Utility of Lighted Ureteral Stents in Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection: A Survey of Canadian Surgeons. Gastroenterology research\| PubMed ID: 27942331	2011
The Impact of Obesity on Colorectal Surgery: A Survey of Canadian Surgeons. Gastroenterology research\| PubMed ID: 27957015	2011
LINX magnetic esophageal sphincter augmentation versus Nissen fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 27981382	2017
Association of Preference-Based Health-Related Quality of Life with Weight Loss in Obese Adults. Value in health : the journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research\| PubMed ID: 28408013	2017
Revision of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Canadian experience. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 28416180	2017
The utility of routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy before laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 28754464	2017
The Effect of Helicobacter pylori on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 29159552	2018
The role of antibiotics in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 29454479	2018
Diagnostic evaluation of sentinel lymph node biopsy using indocyanine green and infrared or fluorescent imaging in gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 29484554	2018
Liraglutide Effects on Upper Gastrointestinal Investigations: Implications Prior to Bariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 29667023	2018
Evaluating the safety of intragastric balloon: An analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 29934235	2018
Predicting venous thromboembolism following laparoscopic bariatric surgery: development of the BariClot tool using the MBSAQIP database. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 30003351	2019
Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Male Sex Hormones and Sperm Quality: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 30382463	2019
Authers' Response. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 30573302	2019
The Impact of ADHD on Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 30706311	2019
Rates of reoperation and nonoperative intervention within 30 days of bariatric surgery. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 30745151	2019
Antibiotic use in prevention of anal fistulas following incision and drainage of anorectal abscesses: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American journal of surgery\| PubMed ID: 30773213	2019
Predictors and outcomes of leak after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: an analysis of the MBSAQIP data registry. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 30782473	2019
Clostridium difficile and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: an Analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Database. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 30806914	2019
Evaluating the safety of bariatric surgery for weight loss in class I obesity: A propensity-matched analysis of North American data. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 30858010	2019
Effects of Chronic Corticosteroid and Immunosuppressant Use in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 31165404	2019
Predicting surgical site infections following laparoscopic bariatric surgery: development of the BariWound tool using the MBSAQIP database. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 31236724	2020
Concurrent Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Bariatric Surgery: a Propensity-Matched Analysis. Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract\| PubMed ID: 31243713	2020
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Patients on Preoperative Therapeutic Anticoagulation: an Analysis of the 2015 to 2017 MBSAQIP. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 31278654	2019
Bariatric surgery outcomes in oxygen-dependent patients: analysis of the MBSAQIP database. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 31399310	2019
Bridging interventions before bariatric surgery in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 31399947	2019
Higher Edmonton Obesity Staging System scores are associated with complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 31456024	2020
Predictive factors for diabetes remission after bariatric surgery Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 31550092	2019
Concurrent bariatric surgery and paraesophageal hernia repair: an analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Association Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) database. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 31588008	2019
Predictors and outcomes of bleed after sleeve gastrectomy: an analysis of the MBSAQIP data registry. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 31590999	2019
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Migraines: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 31786719	2020
Sex and Race Predict Adverse Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery: an MBSAQIP Analysis. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 31916134	2020
Factors that predict 30-day readmission after bariatric surgery: experience of a publicly funded Canadian centre. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie\| PubMed ID: 32302084	2020
Response to Mocanu et al. Ongoing Inconsistencies in Weight Loss Reporting Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review. Obesity Surgery https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-018-03702-6Mocanu. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 32318998	2020
An Evaluation of the Modern North American Bariatric Surgery Landscape: Current Trends and Predictors of Procedure Selection. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 32382964	2020
Evolving Trends in North American Gastric Bypass Delivery: a Retrospective MBSAQIP Analysis of Technical Factors and Outcomes from 2015 to 2018. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 32761442	2021
Trends and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Between 2015 and 2018 in the USA and Canada. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 32827092	2021
Factors implicated in discharge disposition following elective bariatric surgery. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 33028489	2021
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Previous Organ Transplant: Scoping Review and Analysis of the MBSAQIP. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 33057982	2021
Higher Edmonton Obesity Staging System scores are independently associated with postoperative complications and mortality following bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 33155074	2020
Surgical management of hiatal hernia vs medical therapy to treat bleeding Cameron lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical endoscopy\| PubMed ID: 33159296	2020
Evaluation of the Trends, Characteristics, and Outcomes in North American Youth Undergoing Elective Bariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 33548012	2021
Implications of Technical Factors in Development of Early Sleeve Stenosis After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: an Analysis Using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quali... Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 33604864	2021
The real-world cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for the treatment of severe obesity: a cost-utility analysis. CMAJ open\| PubMed ID: 34145050	2021
Fecal microbial transplantation and fiber supplementation in patients with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial. Nature medicine\| PubMed ID: 34226737	2021
Preoperative weight loss is linked to improved mortality and leaks following elective bariatric surgery: an analysis of 548,597 patients from 2015-2018. Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery\| PubMed ID: 34330621	2021
Characterizing Timing of Postoperative Complications Following Elective Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 34374931	2021
Hypoalbuminemia Predicts Serious Complications Following Elective Bariatric Surgery. Obesity surgery\| PubMed ID: 34378157	2021