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Publications in Peer Reviewed Medical Journals

 

  1. Nazari M, Brancatisano A, Jameson C and Ryan B. Efficacy and safety of conversional gastric sleeve resection or one anastomosis gastric bypass following gastric banding. Obes Surg. 2022 Dec 8. doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-06374-5. Online ahead of print.

  2. Yang A, Nguyen M, Ju I, Brancatisano A, Ryan  B, Poorten D van der. Utility of Fibroscan XL to assess the severity of non alcoholic fatty liver disease inpatients undergoing bariatric surgery. Scientific Reports/Nature 11; 14006, 2021.

  3. Ikramuddin S, Blackstone R, Brancatisano A, Toouli, J, Sanjani S, Bruce W, Fukiok K, Maher J, Swain J, Que F, et al. Effect of Reversible Intermittent Intra Abdominal  Vagal Nerve Blockade on morbid obesity: the randomized, double blind Re-Charge Study. JAMA. 6;313(1):95 , 2015.

  4. Shikora S, Toouli J, Herrera MF, MD, Kulseng B, Zulewski H,  Brancatisano R, Kow L,  Pantoja JP, Johnsen G, Brancatisano A, Tweden KS, Knudson MB, Billington CJ. Vagal block improves glycaemic control and elevated blood pressure in obese subjects with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Obesity,  2013.

  5. Billington CJ, Sarr MG, Brancatisano R, Toouli J, Nguyen N, Blackstone A,  Maher JW, Shikora S,  Reeds DN, Wolfe BW, Fujioka K, Swain JM, Morton.JM, Ikramuddin S,  Schweitzer M, Chand B, Rosenthal R, Brancatisano A, Kow L, Eagon JC, Takata M,  and O’Rourke RW. The EMPOWER study: randomised, prospective, double blind, multicentre trial of vagal blockade to induce weight loss in morbid obesity. Obesity Surgery, 22 (11), 1771-1782, 2012.

  6. Shikora S, Toouli J, Herrera MF, MD, Kulseng B, Zulewski H,  Brancatisano R, Kow L,  Pantoja JP, Johnsen G, Brancatisano A, Tweden KS, Knudson MB, Billington CJ. Vagal block improves glycaemic control and elevated blood pressure in obese subjects with type 2 diabetes. Surgery for Obesity and Related Disease, 2012

  7. Keogh JB, Brancatisano A, Taylor S, McDonald F, Brancatisano R, Hamdorf, J, Chisholm J, Ryan B, and Toouli, J.  Clinical evaluation of the REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band-C (SAGB-VC) in an Australian population. Canadian Journal of Surgery, 56 (1), 15-20, 2011.

  8. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos S, Brancatisano R. Improvement in co morbid illness following placement of the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 4(3 Suppl): S39-46, 2008.

  9. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos S, Matthews S, Brancatisano R. Gastric banding for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the morbidly obese. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 4(3); 423-429,  2008.

 

Presentations at major national & international scientific congresses

 

  1. Nazari M, Ryan B,  Leyden J  and Brancatisano A. Primary One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass with insertion of the MiniMizer Ring®:  Safety, Efficacy and Co morbid illness remission. ANZMOS Cairns, September 2022.

  2. Brancatisano A History of the Bariatric Medical Practitioner In Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery-How did we get here? Where are we going? ANZMOS Cairns, September 2022.

  3. Brancatisano A, Nazari M, and Ryan B.  Weight loss medications as adjuvant therapy following bariatric surgery. ANZMOS Cairns, September 2022.

  4. Brancatisano A, Narazi M, Jameson C, Leyden L and Ryan B. Outcomes following laparoscopic revisional bariatric surgery; one anastomosis gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy after primary adjustable gastric banding. ANZMOSS virtual conference, Brisbane, October 2021.

  5. Brancatisano A.  Once weekly subcutaneous semiglutide 2.4mg plus intensive behavioural therapy (IBT) produces clinically meaningful weight loss in adults with overweight/obesity regardless of baseline characteristics ANZMOSS Virtual Conference,  Brisbane, Best Integrated Health paper Dixon Award 2021.

  6. Nazari M , Brancatisano A , Jameson C, Leyden L and Ryan B. Safety and efficacy of laparosopic sleeve gastrectomy with insertion of the minimizer ring; early results. ANZMOSS virtual conference, Brisbane, October 2021.

  7. Brancatisano A and Rigas G. Primary care management of obesity: attitudes perceptions, practice patterns and barriers to specialist referrals-a national wide Australian survey. ANZMOSS Virtual Conference, Best paper Jameson Award 2020.

  8. Brancatisano A, Jameson C, Leyden L and Ryan B.  Safety and efficacy of primary and revisional one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) with insertion of MiniMizer Ring (MMR); early results. 24th IFSO World Congress,  Madrid, Spain. 3rd to 7th September 2019. 

  9. Brancatisano A, Jameson C, Leyden L and Ryan B.  Single-stage revision to sleeve gastrectomy or one anastomosis gastric bypass following adjustable gastric banding-a retrospective cohort study.  24th IFSO World Congress, Madrid, Spain. 3rd to 7th September 2019. 

  10. Brancatisano A, Jameson C, Leyden L and Ryan B. Single-stage revision to sleeve gastrectomy or one anastomosis gastric bypass following adjustable gastric banding-a retrospective cohort study.  ANZMOSS Brisbane, October 2019.

  11. Brancatisano  A, Jameson C, Leyden L and Ryan B. Safety and efficacy of primary and revisional one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) with insertion of MiniMizer Ring (MMR); early results.  Best Paper Award short listed; ANZMOSS, Brisbane, October 2019.

  12. Brancatisano A, Jameson C, Leyden J, Ryan B.  One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) with insertion of the Minimizer Ring (MMR); early results. IFSO London. September, 2017

  13. Jameson C, Brancatisano A, Leydan J, Ryan B. Laparoscopic single stage revision from adjustable gastric band to sleeve gastrectomy and one anastomosis gastric bypass. IFSO London, September 2017.

  14. Brancatisano A, Jameson C, Leyden J, Ryan B.  One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) with insertion of the Minimizer Ring (MMR); early results. ANZMOSS Adelaide, October , 2017

  15. Jameson C, Brancatisano A, Leydan J, Ryan B. Laparoscopic single stage revision from adjustable gastric band to sleeve gastrectomy and one anastomosis gastric bypass. ANZMOSS Adelaide, October , 2017.

  16. Brancatisano A. Bariatric Surgery in the over 65yrs; a physician perspective.  Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference,  Sydney. NSW 2016.

  17. Brancatisano A. Single Anastomosis Gasrtric Bypass; what, how, and why. Bariatric Physicians Workshop, Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference,  Sydney. NSW 2016.

  18. Le Page P, Brancatisano A and Taylor C. Video presentation of Peterson’s space internal hernia after omega loop bypass. Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference,  Sydney. NSW 2016.

  19. Turton A, Brancatisano A, and Brancatisano R. Significant improvement in the quality of eating and food tolerance following sleeve gastrectomy when compared to adjustable gastric banding. Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference, Hamilton Is, QLD, 2015. 

  20. Devedas M, Brancatisano A, and Brancatisano R. Safety and efficacy of laparoscopy sleeve gastrectomy  as a revisional procedure. Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference, Hamilton Is, QLD, 2015. 

  21. Brancatisano A. Weight regain in the bariatric patient; theory and practical solutions. Bariatric Medical Practitioners Workshop. Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference, Hamilton Is, QLD, 2015. 

  22. Brancatisano A. The nature of weight regain-theory and practical troubleshooting. Dietician Workshop. Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference, Hamilton Is, QLD, 2015.

  23. Brancatisano A, “Is Obesity a Disease?” Obesity Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientific Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 2014

  24. Brancatisano A, “Weight loss as a medium of change: cardiovascular health following bariatric surgery” Obesity Society of Australia New Zealand, Scientific Conference, Sanctuary Cove, QLD, 2013.

  25. Brancatisano A. What should be the primary outcome measure of a bariatric procedure; improvement in health outcomes?. OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Darwin, NT, 2012.

  26. Brancatisano A, Brancatisano R. Self Modulating Gastric Band Accessory - First-in-Human Clinical Trial Design and Initial Safety Results. OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Darwin, NT, 2012.

  27. Brancatisano A, Fishler M, Phillips M, Meyer S, Brancatisano R, Lau L. Self Modulating Gastric Band Accessory - Results from In Vitro Studies. OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Darwin, NT, 2012.

  28. Brancatisano, R Brancatisano A. Laparoscopic Gastric Plication combined with Adjustable Gastric Banding:  Surgical Procedure and Preliminary Findings. OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Darwin, NT, 2012

  29. Toouli T, Herrera M, Kulseng B, Brancatisano R, Pantoja J B, Johnsen G, Brancatisano A, Tweden K, Kow L.  Vagal Blocking: Treatment of Obesity Related Type 2 Diabetes and Blood Pressure - 18 Month Results. OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Darwin, NT, 2012

  30. Fried M, Toouli J, Brancatisano A, Gutierrez M, and Ghosh S K. A 20ml water bolus is an acceptable bolus medium and volume for the measurement of intra-band pressure in the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band (SAGB). Presented at the International Federation for Surgical Obesity, Hamburg, Germany, September 2011

  31. Herrera MF, Toouli J, Kulseng B, Brancatisano R, Zulewski H Pantoja JP, Kow L Johnsen G, Brancatisano A, Frey, DM, Tweden KS, Billington, CJ.  Treatment of obesity-related co-morbidities with VBLOC Therapy.  Presented at the International Federation for Surgical Obesity, Hamburg, Germany, September 2011

  32. Brancatisano R, Toouli J, Nguyen N, Blackstone R, Maher J, Shikora S, Reeds D, Wolfe B, Fujioka K, Swain J, Morton J, Ikramuddin S, Schweitzer M, Chand B, Rosenthal R, Brancatisano A, Kow L, Eagon C, Takata M, O’Rourke R, Sarr M. EMPOWER:  A 12 month randomized, prospective clinical trial:  safety and effectiveness of VBLOC therapy.  OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Hobart  2010

  33. Kow L, Herrera MF, Kulseng B, Brancatisano R, Zulewski H, Brancatisano A, Pantoja JP, Johnsen G, Frey DM, Tweden KS, J Toouli.  Vagal blocking improves obesity related co morbidities in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.  OSSANZ Scientific Conference, Hobart,  2010

  34. Herrera MF, Pantoja, JP, Brancatisano R, Brancatisano A,  Zulewski H, Frey, DM, Kulseng B, Johnsen G, Toouli J, Kow L, Tweden KS, Vollmer, MC, Wilson, RR, Billington, CJ.  Vagal Blocking Improves Glycemic Control and Blood Pressure in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension.  Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 2010:6:PL-316 (presented at Annual Meeting, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, 21-26 June, 2010)

  35. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos S, Brancatisano R.  Comparable excess weight loss (EWL) using the new generation Swedish adjustable gastric band – SAGB VC. OSSANZ 2009

  36. Brancatisano A, Tweden, KS, Vollmer MC, Wilson RR, Yurik T, Brancatisano R, Kow J, and Toouli J.  Intermittent vagal block with an implantable medical device improves blood pressure in obese subjects.  OSSANZ 2009

  37. Brancatisano, R, Tweden, KS, Vollmer MC, Wilson RR, Yurik T, Brancatisano A, Kow J, and Toouli J.  Implantation technique of a novel vagal blockade medical device for the treatment of obesity.  OSSANZ 2009

  38. Kow J, Toouli J, Tweden, KS, Vollmer MC, Wilson RR, Yurik T, Brancatisano R, and Brancatisano, A.  Intermittent vagal blocking with an implantable device: Selection of electrical algorithms to treat obesity.  OSSANZ 2009.

  39. Herrera MF, Brancatisano R, Keller U, Kulseng B, Toouli J, Brancatisano A, Frey DM, Kow L, Johnsen G, Pantoja JP, Bhole D, Carey RM, Tweden KS, Wilson RR, Billington CJ. Intermittent Vagal Blockade with an Implantable Device Improves Glycemic Control in Obese Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases 2009;5:S48-S49 (presented at Annual Meeting, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dallas, TX, 21-26, June 2009).

  40. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos, S, Brancatisano R. Quality of life before and after gastric banding in a multidisciplinary institution. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 3 (3), 321, 2007

  41. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos S, Brancatisano R. Weight loss outcomes using the Swedish adjustable gastric band in the morbidly obese: Single surgeon experience in 774 patients. Surgery Obesity Related Diseases, 3 (3), 317, 2007

  42. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos S, Brancatisano R. Gastric banding for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the morbidly obese.Surgery Obesity Related Diseases. 3 (3), 290-291, 2007

  43. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos S, Brancatisano R. Gastric Banding for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Morbidly Obese. Australian Diabetes Society Scientific Meeting, 23rd-25th August, A300, 124, 2006

  44. Brancatisano R, Wahlroos, S, Brancatisano A. Laparoscopic Gastric Banding in the Morbidly Obese: Single Surgeon Experience of 520 patients. Obesity Surgery, A69, 1009, 2006

  45. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos, R Brancatisano. Improvements in Quality of Life in Morbidly Obese Patients Following Gastric Banding in a Multidisciplinary Institution. Obesity Surgery A93, 1014, 2006

  46. Brancatisano A, Wahlroos, R Brancatisano. Health Outcomes in Obese Patients after Weight Loss Surgery using the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band. Obesity Surgery, A146, 1027, 2006

  47. Brancatisano A, Moulos M, Theodorou T, Turton A, Young G, Christian J, and Brancatisano R Weight Control Surgery using the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band (SAGB): the Sydney experience. Obesity Surgery, A215, volume 15, 986, 2005

  48. Brancatisano R, Moulos M, Theodorou T, Turton A, Young G, Christian J, and Brancatisano A Concurrent laparascopic gastric banding and hiatus hernia repair in morbidly obese patients. Obesity Surgery, A215, volume 15, 985, 2005

  49. Brancatisano R Moulos M, Theodorou T, Turton A, Young G, Christian J, and Brancatisano A Multi disciplinary follow up improves results following adjustable gastric band surgery for the morbidly obese. 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand. 2005

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