Research

UC Irvine’s Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery’s research focuses on techniques and outcomes of minimally invasive operations such as esophagectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In fact, our division has published more than 22 scientific publications in 2008. A full-time research assistant and research resident provides the framework for both clinical and outcomes research. The following is a list of recent research projects within our division:

• Prospective evaluation of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophagectomy
• A prospective randomized trial of laparoscopic gastric bypass vs. laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for treatment of morbid obesity
• EMPOWER clinical trial on vagal nerve blocking for the treatment of morbid obesity

For information about collaborations and other research activities, please contact:

Mai Nguyen
Clinical Research Coordinator
City Tower Bldg, Suite 850, Rt. 81
714.456.7367 Phone
714.456.6027 Fax