Todd A. Kellogg

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Todd A. Kellogg is a leading bariatric surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for patients with severe obesity, particularly through the duodenal switch (DS) procedure. His most cited work, "Duodenal Switch Operative Mortality and Morbidity Are Not Impacted by Body Mass Index" (2008, 55 citations), challenged prevailing assumptions by demonstrating that higher BMI does not necessarily increase short-term risks after DS, a technically demanding but highly effective weight-loss surgery. This finding helped counter arguments for staged approaches, supporting single-stage DS as safe across BMI ranges. Kellogg’s contributions extend to refining perioperative protocols and advancing understanding of metabolic surgery’s role in obesity-related comorbidities. With over 55 citations on this key paper alone, his work has influenced clinical guidelines and surgical practice, emphasizing evidence-based patient selection. Kellogg’s research remains vital for surgeons and researchers seeking to balance efficacy and safety in bariatric procedures, making him a respected voice in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.

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   Duodenal Switch Operative Mortality and Morbidity Are Not Impacted by Body Mass Index

   55 citations · 2008

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