Dr. Benjamin Clapp’s Research and Recognition

1. How to Create a Comprehensive Bariatric Center. Benjamin Clapp MD, Carl Pesta MD.

The SAGES Manual of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. DOI :

10.1007/978-3-031-72309-4. 2024.

2. Validation of the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative Outcomes Calculator in a

Hispanic Population. Under second review at SOARD 9/16/24

3. Suri P, Bellini A, Bloemhard ME, Choi JY, Hoyt-Austin A, McCreary RJ, Kennedy C,

Clapp B, Husain F, Ma P, Hilton-Rowe LR, Lyo V. Breastfeeding in metabolic and

bariatric patients: a comprehensive guide for surgeons, patients, and the multidisciplinary

team. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2024 Dec 5:S1550-7289(24)00949-3. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2024.11.017. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39779445.

4. Clapp BL, Chaudry S, Billy HT, Lutfi R, Lloyd SJ, Pan IW. Cost drivers of gastric sleeve

procedures performed using robotic platform. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2024 Dec

17:S1550-7289(24)00965-1. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.12.008. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 39788855.

5. El Chaar M, Alvarado L, Nimeri A, Dey T, Clapp B, Rogers AM, Petrick AT.

Development of venous thromboembolic event risk calculator for metabolic and bariatric

surgery patients to reduce mortality. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2024 Oct

15:S1550-7289(24)00812-8. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.09.007. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 39613551.

6. Arshad SA, Clapp B, Samreen S, Noria SF, Edwards M, Kindel TL. The safety profile of

one-anastomosis gastric bypass compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a Metabolic and

Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program analysis. Surg Obes

Relat Dis. 2024 Sep 10:S1550-7289(24)00797-4. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.08.035. Epub

ahead of print. PMID: 39368962.

7. Chaudhry S, Farsi S, Nakanishi H, Parmar C, Ghanem OM, Clapp B. Ligamentum Teres

Augmentation for Hiatus Hernia Repair After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review

and Meta-analysis. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2024 Jul 1. doi:

10.1097/SLE.0000000000001295. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38946644.

8. Abi Mosleh K, Corbett J, Salameh Y, Jawhar N, Puvvadi S, Davis SS Jr, Clapp B,

Ghanem OM. Evaluating the incidence, risk factors and postoperative complications

associated with leaks following duodenal switch procedures: an analysis of the

MBSAQIP. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2024 Sep;20(9):804-812. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2024.05.012. Epub 2024 May 29. PMID: 38926021.

9. Tomey D, Hage K, Jawhar N, Danaf J, Puvvadi S, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. The rise of the

duodenal switch: a narrative review. Ann Laparosc Endosc Surg 2024;9:37.

10. Angrisani L, Santonicola A, Iovino P, Palma R, Kow L, Prager G, Ramos A, Shikora S;

Collaborative Study Group for the IFSO Worldwide Survey. IFSO Worldwide Survey

2020-2021: Current Trends for Bariatric and Metabolic Procedures. Obes Surg. 2024

Apr;34(4):1075-1085. doi: 10.1007/s11695-024-07118-3. Epub 2024 Mar 4. PMID:

38438667.

11. Clapp BL, Billy H, Lutfi RE, Pan IW. Effectiveness of bedside staplers in bariatric

robotic procedures. Surg Endosc. 2024 Sep;38(9):5310-5318. doi:

10.1007/s00464-024-11045-w. Epub 2024 Jul 17. PMID: 39020121; PMCID:

PMC11362250.

12. Kermansaravi M, Chiappetta S, Shikora SA, Musella M, Kow L, Aarts E, Abbas SI, Aly

A, Aminian A, Angrisani L, Asghar ST, Bashir A, Behrens E, Billy H, Boza C, Brown

WA, Caina DO, Carbajo MA, Chevallier JM, Clapp B, et al. Metabolic and Bariatric

Surgeon Criteria-An International Experts' Consensus. Obes Surg. 2024 Jul 24. doi:

10.1007/s11695-024-07395-y. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39046625.

13. Kermansaravi M, Shikora S, Dillemans B, Kurian M, LaMasters T, Vilallonga R, Prager

G, Chiappetta S; MOGIPSO Collaborators. The Management of Biliary Disease in

Patients with Severe Obesity Undergoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery-An

International Expert Survey. Obes Surg. 2024 Feb 24. doi: 10.1007/s11695-024-07101-y.

Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38400945.

14. Clapp B, Ponce J, Corbett J, Ghanem OM, Kurian M, Rogers AM, Peterson RM,

LaMasters T, English WJ. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2022

estimate of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United States. Surg Obes

Relat Dis. 2024 Feb 1:S1550-7289(24)00036-4. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.01.012. Epub

ahead of print. PMID: 38448343.

15. Brown WA, Liem R, Al-Sabah S, Anvari M, Boza C, Cohen RV, Ghaferi A, Våge V,

Himpens J, Kow L, Morton J, Musella M, Pattou F, Sakran N, Clapp B, Prager G,

Shikora S; IFSO Global Registry Collaboration. Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Across the

IFSO Chapters: Key Insights on the Baseline Patient Demographics, Procedure Types,

and Mortality from the Eighth IFSO Global Registry Report. Obes Surg. 2024 Apr 9. doi:

10.1007/s11695-024-07196-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38592648.

16. Clapp B. Comment on: Hiatal hernia repair after previous laparoscopic Roux-en-Y

gastric bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Dec 9:S1550-7289(23)00836-5. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2023.12.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID:

38160133.DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2023.12.002

17. Abi Mosleh K, Jawhar N, Ghanem OM, Clapp B. From database to practice: the

MBSAQIP in the surgical literature. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2024 Mar

3:S1550-7289(24)00079-0. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.02.007. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 38531761.

18. Nakanishi H, Mosleh KA, Al-Kordi M, Farsi S, Chaudhry S, Marrero K, Scott Davis S Jr,

Kermansaravi M, Parmar C, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass as

Revisional Surgery Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and

Meta-Analysis. Obes Surg. 2024 Jan 10. doi: 10.1007/s11695-024-07056-0. Epub ahead

of print. PMID: 38198098.

19. Clapp B, Corbett J, Ahmad M, Vivar A, Sharma I, Hage K, Ghanem OM. When do leaks

occur? An analysis of the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality

improvement program. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Oct;19(10):1128-1133. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2023.04.334. Epub 2023 May 4. PMID: 37258316.

20. Dang JT, Hage K, Corbett J, Mosleh KA, Kroh M, Ghanem OM, Clapp B. Third time's a

charm: band to sleeve to bypass. Surg Endosc. 2023 Nov 17. doi:

10.1007/s00464-023-10534-8. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37978081.

21. Sandoval H, Clapp B, O'Dell LE, Clegg DJ. A review of brain structural and functional

changes using MRI technology in patients who received bariatric surgery. Surg Obes

Relat Dis. 2025 Jan;21(1):85-92. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.08.036. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

PMID: 39353828.

22. Young MC, Bhandarkar AR, Portela RC, Jarrah R, Bydon M, Clapp B, Kumar A,

Ghanem OM. Bariatric surgery reduces odds of perioperative complications after

inpatient hysterectomy: Analysis from a national database, 2016 to 2018. Surgery. 2023

Jul 27:S0039-6060(23)00401-4. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.06.018. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 37516562.

23. Ortegon S, Giner P, Cruz B, Carcoba LM, Clapp B, Clegg DJ and O’Dell LE (2024),

Effectiveness of pharmacotherapies for diabetes on nicotine, food, and water intake in

insulin-resistant rats. Adv. Drug Alcohol Res. 3:11812. doi: 10.3389/adar.2023.11812

24. Clapp B, Bisceglie FR, Kothari SN, Lutfi R, Ponce J. Evaluating metabolic and bariatric

surgery fellows' attitudes toward their training. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Nov

11:S1550-7289(23)00760-8. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.10.016. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 38103968.

25. Clapp B, Abi Mosleh K, Glasgow AE, Habermann EB, Abu Dayyeh BK, Spaniolas K,

Aminian A, Ghanem OM. Bariatric surgery is as safe as other common operations: an

analysis of the ACS-NSQIP. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Dec 6:S1550-7289(23)00823-7.

doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.11.017. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38182525.

26. Clapp B, Lu L, Corbett J, Vahibe A, Mosleh KA, Salame M, Morton J, DeMaria EJ,

Ghanem OM. MBSAQIP database: are the data reliable? Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Sep

4:S1550-7289(23)00668-8. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.08.018. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 37778942.

27. Kermansaravi M, Chiappetta S, Parmar C, Clapp B et al.. Current

recommendations for procedure selection in class I and II obesity developed by an

expert modified Delphi consensus. Sci Rep. 2024 Feb 11;14(1):3445. doi:

10.1038/s41598-024-54141-6. PMID: 38341469.

28. Nakanishi H, Abi Mosleh K, Al-Kordi M, Marrero K, Kermansaravi M, Davis SS

Jr, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. Evaluation of Long-Term Nutrition Outcomes After

Duodenal Switch: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am Surg. 2023 Sep

11:31348231201886. doi: 10.1177/00031348231201886. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 37694730.

29. Sharma I, Nakanishi H, Hage K, Marrero K, Diwan TS, daSilva-deAbreu A, Davis

SS Jr, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. Bariatric surgery and left ventricular assist device in

patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Surg.

2023 Jun 17:S0002-9610(23)00268-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.06.014. Epub

ahead of print. PMID: 37355375.

30. Clapp B, Abi Mosleh K, Corbett J, Salame M, Hage K, Kurian M, Zundel N,

Ghanem OM. Early Bowel Obstruction after Bariatric Surgery: An Analysis of the

2020-2021 MBSAQIP Database. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2023 Sep

7. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001227. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37725818.

31. El Chaar M, Petrick A, Clapp B, Stoltzfus J, Alvarado LA. Outcomes of

Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Surgery Compared to Standard Laparoscopic Approach

Using a Standardized Definition: First Look at the 2020 Metabolic and Bariatric

Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Project (MBSAQIP) Data. Obes Surg.

2023 Jul;33(7):2025-2039. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06585-4. Epub 2023 May 15.

PMID: 37184827.

32. Clapp B. Commentary on “Chronic abdominal pain and quality of life after

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy – a cross-cohort analysis of two

prospective longitudinal observational studies.” Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2023.02.019

33. Clapp B. Response to letter for the editor, “5-year follow-up at an accredited

community bariatric practice: what is an acceptable follow-up rate?”

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2023.01.024

34. Clapp B (contributor). Seventh IFSO Global Registry Report 2022. IFSO.

https://www.ifso.com/ifso-registry.php. Accessed 1/2023.

35. Clapp B. Biography of Benjamin Clapp, MD, FACS, FASMBS. Obes Surg. 2023

Jan 4. doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-06445-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36598710.

36. Clapp B, Mosleh KA, Corbett J, Hage K, Moore RL, Billy H, Ponce J, Ghanem

OM. One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Single Anastomosis

Duodenoileostomy with Sleeve: Comparative Analysis of 30-Day Outcomes Using

the MBSAQIP. Obes Surg. 2023 Jan 18. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06452-2. Epub

ahead of print. PMID: 36652188.

37. Beran A, Shaear M, Al-Mudares S, Sharma I, Matar R, Al-Haddad M, Salame M,

Portela R, Clapp B, Dayyeh BKA, Ghanem OM. Predictors of marginal ulcer after

gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gastrointest Surg. 2023

Feb 16. doi: 10.1007/s11605-023-05619-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36795250.

38. Nakanishi H, Teixeira AF, Matar RH, Hage K, Acosta AJ, Abu Dayyeh BK, Pullatt

R, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. Impact on Mid-Term Health-Related Quality of Life

after Duodenal Switch: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obes Surg. 2023

Jan 7. doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-06449-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36609744.

39. Dang JT, Clapp B, Ahmad M, Ghanem OM, Parmar C, Kroh M, English W. Oneversus two-stage conversions of adjustable gastric bands: an analysis of the

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

database. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Mar 16:S1550-7289(23)00120-X. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2023.02.026. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37076320.

40. Giannopoulos S, Kapsampelis P, Pokala B, Nault Connors JD, Hilgendorf W,

Timsina L, Clapp B, Ghanem O, Kindel TL, Stefanidis D. Bariatric Surgeon

Perspective on Revisional Bariatric Surgery (RBS) for Weight Recurrence. Surg

Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Mar 15:S1550-7289(23)00121-1. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2023.02.027. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37061437.

41. Clapp B, Corbett J, Ahmad M, Vivar A, Sharma I, Hage K, Ghanem OM. When do

leaks occur? An analysis of the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and

quality improvement program. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 May

4:S1550-7289(23)00496-3. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.04.334. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 37258316.

42. Giannopoulos S, Athanasiadis DI, Clapp B, Lyo V, Ghanem O, Puzziferri N,

Stefanidis D; American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Research

Committee. Proton pump inhibitor prophylaxis after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A

national survey of surgeon practices. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Oct

10:S1550-7289(22)00699-2. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.002. Epub ahead of

print. PMID: 36379840.

43. Clapp B, Cottam S, Salame M, Marr JD, Galvani C, Ponce J, English WJ, Ghanem

OM. Comparative analysis of sleeve conversions of the Metabolic and Bariatric

Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program 2020 Database. Surg

Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Aug 8:S1550-7289(23)00606-8. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2023.07.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37666727.

44. Kermansaravi M, Parmar C, Chiappetta S, Shikora S, Aminian A, Abbas SI,

Angrisani L, Bashir A, Behrens E, Bhandari M, Clapp B, Cohen R, Dargent J,

Dilemans B, De Luca M, Haddad A, Gawdat K, Elfawal MH, Himpens J, Huang

CK, Husain F, Kasama K, Kassir R, Khan A, Kow L, Kroh M, Lakdawala M,

Corvala JAL, Miller K, Musella M, Nimeri A, Noel P, Palermo M, Poggi L,

Poghosyan T, Prager G, Prasad A, Alqahtani A, Rheinwalt K, Ribeiro R, Shabbir

A, Torres A, Villalonga R, Wang C, Mahawar K, Zundel N. Best practice approach

for redo-surgeries after sleeve gastrectomy, an expert's modified Delphi consensus.

Surg Endosc. 2023 Jan 24. doi: 10.1007/s00464-023-09879-x. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 36693918.

45. Clapp B, Marrero K, Corbett J, Sharma I, Hage K, Vierkant RA, McKenzie T,

Davis SS Jr, Ghanem OM. Effect of operative times in bariatric surgery on

outcomes: a matched analysis of the MBSAQIP database. Surg Endosc. 2023 Feb

8. doi: 10.1007/s00464-023-09927-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36752855.

46. Clapp B. Comment on: Bariatric surgery before and after kidney transplantation: a

propensity score-matched analysis. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Dec

16:S1550-7289(22)00820-6. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.12.024. Epub ahead of

print. PMID: 36658086.

47. Giannopoulos S, Kalantar Motamedi SM, Athanasiadis DI, Clapp B, Lyo V,

Ghanem O, Edwards M, Puzziferri N, Stefanidis D; ASMBS Research Committee.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after bariatric surgery: a national

survey of MBSAQIP director practices. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2023 Jan

2:S1550-7289(22)00836-X. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.12.038. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 36717309.

48. Nakanishi H, Matar RH, Vahibe A, Abu Dayyeh BK, Galvani C, Pullatt R, Davis

SS Jr, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. Single Versus Double Anastomosis Duodenal Switch

in the Management of Obesity: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Surg

Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2022 Oct 1;32(5):595-605. doi:

10.1097/SLE.0000000000001102. PMID: 36130714.

49. Hornock S, Grasso S, Hamdan M, Bader J, Ahnfeldt E, Clapp B. Does endoscopy

at the time of revisional bariatric surgery decrease complication rates? an analysis

of the NSQIP database. Surg Endosc. 2022 Oct 31. doi:

10.1007/s00464-022-09648-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36315283.

50. Clapp B, Portela R, Sharma I, Nakanishi H, Marrero K, Schauer P, Halfdanarson

TR, Abu Dayyeh B, Kendrick M, Ghanem OM. Risk of non-hormonal cancer after

bariatric surgery: meta-analysis of retrospective observational studies. Br J Surg.

2022 Oct 19:znac343. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znac343. Epub ahead of print. PMID:

36259310.

51. Annabi HM, Dodson D, Applebaum B, Clapp B. A Late Presentation of

COVID-19 Induced Bowel Ischemia. CRSLS. 2022 Nov 22;9(4):e2022.00057. doi:

10.4293/CRSLS.2022.00057. PMID: 36452880; PMCID: PMC9682609.

52. Clapp B, Kara AM, Nguyen-Lee PJ, Alvarado L, Marr JD, Annabi HM, Davis B,

Ghanem OM. Does the use of bioabsorbable mesh for hiatal hernia repair at the

time of bariatric surgery reduce recurrence rates? A meta-analysis. Surg Obes Relat

Dis. 2022 Aug 10:S1550-7289(22)00610-4. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.08.004.

Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36104252.

53. Clapp B, Ponce J, DeMaria E, Ghanem O, Hutter M, Kothari S, LaMasters T,

Kurian M, English W. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2020

estimate of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed in the United States. Surg

Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Sep;18(9):1134-1140. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.06.284.

Epub 2022 Jun 26. PMID: 35970741.

54. Janik MR, Clapp B, Sroczyński P, Ghanem O. The effect of bariatric surgery on

reducing the risk of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of 3,233,044 patients. Surg

Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Oct 12:S1550-7289(22)00700-6. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.003. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36446716.

55. Clapp B, Portela R, Sharma I, Ahmet V, Hasson O, Spaniolas K, Abu Dayyah B,

Ghanem O. Aspirin Use as a Risk Factor for Marginal Ulceration in Roux-en-Y

Gastric Bypass Patients: A Meta-Analysis of 24,770 Patients. American Surgeon.

https://doi.org/10.1177%2F00031348221103647

56. Clapp B, Kara AM, Nguyen-Lee PJ, Annabi HM, Alvarado L, Marr JD, Ghanem OM,

Davis B. Does bioabsorbable mesh reduce hiatal hernia recurrence rates? A

meta-analysis. Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug 11. doi: 10.1007/s00464-022-09514-1. Epub

ahead of print. PMID: 35951120.

57. Clapp B, Corbett J, Jordan M, Portela R, Ghanem OM. Single-anastomosis duodenoileal

bypass with sleeve in the United States: a first comparative safety analysis of the

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

database. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Sep 6:S1550-7289(22)00644-X. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2022.08.016. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36198497.

58. Clapp B, Ghanem OM, Edwards M, Giannopoulos S, Lyo V, Puzziferri N, Stefanidis D.

Evaluating the success of American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery research

grants. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Oct 13:S1550-7289(22)00703-1. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2022.10.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36351846.

59. Clapp B, Janik M, Corbett J, Vahibe A, Ul Hassan O, Husain F, Pullat R, Ghanem OM.

Duodenal switch without versus with laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a perioperative risk

comparative analysis of the MBSAQIP database (2015-2019). Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug 2.

doi: 10.1007/s00464-022-09477-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35918551.

60. Portela R, Marrerro K, Vahibe A, Galvani C, Billy H, Abu Dayyeh B, Clapp B, Ghanem

OM. Bile Reflux After Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve

(SADI-S): a Meta-analysis of 2,029 Patients. Obes Surg. 2022 May;32(5):1516-1522.

doi: 10.1007/s11695-022-05943-y. Epub 2022 Feb 9. PMID: 35137290.

61. Clapp B. Comment on: Comparison of short-term safety of one anastomosis gastric

bypass to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy in the United States: 341

cases from MBSAQIP-accredited centers. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021 Nov

25:S1550-7289(21)00557-8. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.11.020. Epub ahead of print.

PMID: 34916173.

62. Clapp B, Grasso S, Gamez J, Edwards J, Dodoo C, Portela R, Ghanem OM, Davis BR.

Does accreditation matter? An analysis of complications of bariatric cases using the

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and

National Quality Improvement Program databases. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022

May;18(5):658-665. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.01.014. Epub 2022 Feb 2. PMID:

35248482.

63. Clapp B, Janik MR, El Badaoui J, Dodoo C, Portela R, Kellogg T, Ghanem OM.

Five-Year Analysis of the MBSAQIP Database: Are We Getting Better? J Am Coll Surg.

2022 Jun 1;234(6):1211-1220. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000177. Epub 2022 Apr 8.

PMID: 35703820.

64. Clapp B, Vivar A, Castro C, Kim J, Gamez J, Dodoo C, Davis B. Rates of Readmission

and Emergency Department Visits of Publicly Versus Commercially Insured Patients in a

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

Accredited Center. JSLS. 2022 Apr-Jun;26(2):e2022.00009. doi:

10.4293/JSLS.2022.00009. PMID: 35655472; PMCID:

PMC9135604.10.4293/JSLS.2022.00009. PMID: 35655472; PMCID: PMC9135604.

65. Clapp B, Grasso S, Harper B, Amin MA, Kim J, Davis B. 5-year follow-up at an

accredited community bariatric practice: what is an acceptable follow-up rate? Surg Obes

Relat Dis. 2022 Apr;18(4):505-510. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.12.022. Epub 2021 Dec

30. PMID: 35101373.

66. Clapp B, Mehta K, Corbett J, El Badaoui J, Vahibe A, Ghanem OM. Duodenal switch

versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a perioperative risk comparative analysis of the

MBSAQIP Database (2015-2019). Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2022 Feb;18(2):253-259. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2021.10.014. Epub 2021 Oct 23. PMID: 34789419.

67. Clapp B, Dodoo C, Castro C, Mandania R, Kim J, Vivar A, Gamez J, Tyroch A.

Emergency Department visits after bariatric surgery: an analysis of the Texas Hospital

Emergency Department Public Use Data File. El Paso Physician. Mar;4(1): 6-9.

68. Clapp B, Schrodt A, Ahmad M, Wicker E, Sharma N, Vivar A, Davis B. Stapler

Malfunctions in Bariatric Surgery: An Analysis of the MAUDE Database. JSLS. 2022

Jan-Mar;26(1):e2021.00074. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2021.00074. PMID: 35281706; PMCID:

PMC8896815.

69. Clapp B, Hamdan M, Mandania R, Kim J, Gamez J, Hornock S, Vivar A, Dodoo C,

Davis B. Is fundoplication necessary after paraesophageal hernia repair? A meta-analysis

and systematic review. Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug;36(8):6300-6311. doi:

10.1007/s00464-022-09024-0. Epub 2022 Jan 13. PMID: 35024937.

70. Clapp B, Wicker E, Vivar A, Kara AM, Gamez J, Davis B. Long Term Outcomes after

Laparoscopic Assisted Trans-Gastric Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.

JSLS. 2021 Jul-Sep;25(3):e2021.00048. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2021.00048. PMID:

34552319; PMCID: PMC8443239.

71. Clapp B, Badaoui JN, Gamez JA, Vivar A, Ghanem OM. Reluctance in duodenal switch

adoption: an international survey among bariatric surgeons. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021

Oct;17(10):1760-1765. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.06.024. Epub 2021 Jul 6. PMID:

34330622.

72. Comment on “The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality

Improvement Program Bariatric Surgical Risk/Benefit Calculator: 1. 30-Day Risk.”

Benjamin Clapp MD. Surgery For Obesity and Related Diseases. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2021.02.022

73. Response to Letter to the Editor on “Magnetic sphincter augmentation at the time of

bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP.” Clapp B. Response to letter to the editor

on "Magnetic sphincter augmentation at the time of bariatric surgery: an analysis of the

MBSAQIP". Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021 May;17(5):1035. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2021.02.017. Epub 2021 Feb 17. PMID: 33757704.

74. Comment on “Health Disparity in Access to Bariatric Surgery” Clapp B. Comment on:

Health disparity in access to bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021 Feb;17(2):256.

doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.11.011. Epub 2020 Nov 16. PMID: 33272851.

75. Clapp B, Dodoo C, Harper B, Kim J, Castro C, Hamdan M, Grasso S, Davis B. Magnetic

sphincter augmentation at the time of bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP.

Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021 Mar;17(3):555-561. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.10.024. Epub

2020 Oct 24. PMID: 33272856.

76. Clapp B, Liggett E, Barrientes A, Aguirre K, Marwaha V, Tyroch A. Concomitant Hiatal

Hernia Repair with Sleeve Gastrectomy: A 5-Year Analysis. JSLS. 2020

Oct-Dec;24(4):e2020.00066. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2020.00066. PMID: 33414611; PMCID:

PMC7732366.

77. Clapp, B., Dodoo, C., Kim, J. et al. Safety of liver biopsy at the time of bariatric surgery:

an analysis of the MBSAQIP database. Surg Endosc 36, 413–421 (2022).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-021-08297-1

78. Clapp B, Amin M, Dodoo C, Harper B, Liggett E, Davis B. New Onset Cardiac

Arrhythmias after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. JSLS. 2020

Oct-Dec;24(4):e2020.00067. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2020.00067. PMID: 33414612; PMCID:

PMC7732367.

79. Comment on “Comparison of safety and utilization outcomes in inpatient versus

outpatient laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective, cohort study.” Benjamin

Clapp MD FACS, Omar Ghanem MD. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020 Aug

11:S1550-7289(20)30432-9. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.026.

80. Comment on “Ambulatory bariatric surgery: does it really lead to higher rates of adverse

events?” Benjamin Clapp MD FACS, Omar Ghanem MD. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020

Jul 17:S1550-7289(20)30412-3. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.010.

81. Clapp B, Liggett E, Ma C, Castro C, Montelongo S, Van Noy K, Dilday J, Tyroch A.

Endoscopy Used as Provocative Testing in Bariatric Surgery: An Analysis of the Texas

Public Use Data File. JSLS. 2020 Jul-Sep;24(3):e2020.00048. doi:

10.4293/JSLS.2020.00048. PMID: 32968343; PMCID: PMC7489577.

82. Comment on “Sleeve gastrectomy with concomitant hiatal hernia repair in obese patients:

long-term results on gastroesophageal reflux disease” Benjamin Clapp MD. Surg Obes

Relat Dis. 2020 Sep;16(9):1177-1178. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.05.027. Epub 2020 Jun

2.

83. Invited commentary on "Outcomes of re-operative surgery in severely obese patients

after sleeve gastrectomy: A single institution experience”. Benjamin Clapp MD. Surg

Obes Relat Dis. 2020 Aug;16(8):991-992. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.05.005. Epub 2020

May 23.

84. Hornock S, Ellis O, Dilday J, Bader J, Clapp B, Ahnfeldt E. The safety of additional

procedures at the time of revisional bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc. 2021

Jul;35(7):3940-3948. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07856-2. Epub 2020 Aug 11. PMID:

32780241.

85. Clapp B, Harper B, Barrientes A, Wicker E, Alvara C, Tyroch A. The MBSAQIP is going

viral! 194 hits and still going strong. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020 Oct;16(10):1401-1406.

doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.06.006. Epub 2020 Jun 12. PMID: 32682772.

86. Clapp B, Klingsporn W, Lee I, Liggett E, Barrientes A, Harper B, Tyroch A. Trends in

bariatric surgery in Texas: an analysis of a statewide administrative database 2013-2017.

Surg Endosc. 2021 Apr;35(4):1566-1571. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-07533-4. Epub 2020

Apr 3. PMID: 32246234.

87. Clapp B, Barrientes A, Dodoo C, Harper B, Liggett E, Cutshall M, Tyroch A. Disparities

in Access to Bariatric Surgery in Texas 2013-2017. JSLS. 2020

Apr-Jun;24(2):e2020.00016. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2020.00016. PMID: 32425480; PMCID:

PMC7195817.

88. Clapp B, Harper B, Cutshall M, Alvara C, Lee I, Tyroch A. How many sleeve

gastrectomies are done at nonaccredited centers in Texas? Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020

May;16(5):658-662. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.01.013. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID:

32111569.

89. Clapp B, Harper B, Dodoo C, Klingsporn W, Barrientes A, Cutshall M, Tyroch A. Trends

in revisional bariatric surgery using the MBSAQIP database 2015-2017. Surg Obes Relat

Dis. 2020 Jul;16(7):908-915. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.03.002. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID:

32299713.

90. Clapp B, Lee I, Liggett E, Cutshall M, Tudor B, Pradhan G, Aguirre K, Tyroch A. Are

Concomitant Operations During Bariatric Surgery Safe? An Analysis of the MBSAQIP

Database. Obes Surg. 2020 Nov;30(11):4474-4481. doi: 10.1007/s11695-020-04848-y.

Epub 2020 Jul 25. PMID: 32712783.

91. Clapp B. Response to letter to editor: Late-term hiatal hernia after gastric bypass: an

emerging problem. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020 Oct;16(10):1624. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.025. Epub 2020 Aug 1. PMID: 32873510.

92. Clapp B, Vo LU, Lodeiro C, Harper B, Montelongo S, Lee I, Tyroch A. Late-term hiatal

hernia after gastric bypass: an emerging problem. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2020

Apr;16(4):471-475. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.01.018. Epub 2020 Jan 25. PMID:

32075777.

93. Clapp B, Liggett E, Phan C, Dodoo C, Lee I, Cutshall M, Tyroch A. Conversions to open

surgery greatly increase complications: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database. Surg Obes

Relat Dis. 2020 May;16(5):634-643. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.01.026. Epub 2020 Feb

10. PMID: 32156634.

94. Barriers to bariatric surgery in Texas and its border counties. Benjamin Clapp MD,

Brittany Harper MS, Loc-Uyen Vo, Christopher Dodoo MS, Alan Tyroch MD. El Paso

Physician. 2019;42(4):5-9.

95. Clapp B, Klingsporn W, Harper B, Swinney IL, Dodoo C, Davis B, Tyroch A. Utilization

of Laparoscopic Colon Surgery in the Texas Inpatient Public Use Data File (PUDF).

JSLS. 2019 Jul-Sep;23(3):e2019.00032. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2019.00032. PMID:

31488941; PMCID: PMC6708411..

96. Clapp B, Klingsporn W, Lodeiro C, Wicker E, Christensen L, Jones R, Tyroch A. Small

bowel obstructions following the use of barbed suture: a review of the literature and

analysis of the MAUDE database. Surg Endosc. 2020 Mar;34(3):1261-1269. doi:

10.1007/s00464-019-06890-z. Epub 2019 Jun 10. PMID: 31183792.

97. Clapp B, Lodeiro C, Dodoo C, Coleman G, Sadri B, Wicker E, Swinney IL, Cullen R,

Tyroch A. Trends in Drain Utilization in Bariatric Surgery: an Analysis of the MBSAQIP

Database 2015-2017. Obes Surg. 2020 Feb;30(2):569-579. doi:

10.1007/s11695-019-04215-6. PMID: 31654344; PMCID: PMC7223106.

98. Clapp B, Liggett E, Jones R, Lodeiro C, Dodoo C, Tyroch A. Comparison of robotic

revisional weight loss surgery and laparoscopic revisional weight loss surgery using the

MBSAQIP database. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Jun;15(6):909-919. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2019.03.022. Epub 2019 Mar 22. PMID: 31101566.

99. Clapp B, Wicker E, Jones R, Schenk M, Swinney I, Dodoo C, Tyroch A. Where are

sleeves performed? An analysis of inpatient versus outpatient databases in a large state.

Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Jul;15(7):1066-1074. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.03.002. Epub

2019 Mar 20. PMID: 31056409.

100. Clapp B, Devemark CD, Jones R, Dodoo C, Mallawaarachchi I, Tyroch A.

Comparison of perioperative bariatric complications using 2 large databases: does the

data add up? Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Jul;15(7):1122-1131. doi:

10.1016/j.soard.2019.03.041. Epub 2019 Mar 25. PMID: 31147279.

101. Transforming lives: a gastric bypass that enabled a gender confirmation. Benjamin

Clapp MD, Matthew Wynn BS. CRSLS, MIS Case Reports.

http://crsls.sls.org/2018-00097/

102. Clapp B, Hahn J, Dodoo C, Guerra A, de la Rosa E, Tyroch A. Evaluation of the rate

of marginal ulcer formation after bariatric surgery using the MBSAQIP database. Surg

Endosc. 2019 Jun;33(6):1890-1897. doi: 10.1007/s00464-018-6468-6. Epub 2018 Sep 24.

PMID: 30251139.

103. Clapp B, Wynn M, Martyn C, Foster C, O'Dell M, Tyroch A. Long term (7 or more

years) outcomes of the sleeve gastrectomy: a meta-analysis. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2018

Jun;14(6):741-747. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2018.02.027. Epub 2018 Mar 6. PMID:

29625744.

104. Clapp B. Optimal Initial Trocar Placement for Morbidly Obese Patients. JSLS. 2018

Oct-Dec;22(4):e2017.00101. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2017.00101. PMID: 30410299; PMCID:

PMC6203948.

105. Farukhi MA, Mattingly MS, Clapp B, Tyroch AH. CT Scan Reliability in Detecting

Internal Hernia after Gastric Bypass. JSLS. 2017 Oct-Dec;21(4):e2017.00054. doi:

10.4293/JSLS.2017.00054. PMID: 29279662; PMCID: PMC5740779.

106. Stricture rates after Gastric Bypass with a Hand Sewn Anastomosis. Benjamin Clapp

MD, Javier Flores. Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care. 2015, 10(4): 165-168.

doi:10.1089/bari.2015.0028.

107. Clapp B. Small bowel obstruction after laparoscopic gastric bypass with nonclosure

of mesenteric defects. JSLS. 2015 Jan-Mar;19(1):e2014.00257. doi:

10.4293/JSLS.2014.00257. PMID: 25848176; PMCID: PMC4370037.

108. Clapp B. Histopathologic findings in the resected specimen of a sleeve gastrectomy.

JSLS. 2015 Jan-Mar;19(1):e2013.00259. doi: 10.4293/JSLS.2013.00259. PMID:

25848197; PMCID: PMC4379867.

109. Clapp B. Prosthetic bioabsorbable mesh for hiatal hernia repair during sleeve

gastrectomy. JSLS. 2013 Oct-Dec;17(4):641-4. doi:

10.4293/108680813X13693422520008. PMID: 24398209; PMCID: PMC3866071.

110. Clapp B. Anatomic landmarks in the sleeve gastrectomy. JSLS. 2013

Jul-Sep;17(3):388-9. doi: 10.4293/108680813X13654754534152. PMID: 24018074;

PMCID: PMC3771756.

111. Clapp B, Santillan A. Small bowel obstruction after FloSeal use. JSLS. 2011

Jul-Sep;15(3):361-4. doi: 10.4293/108680811X13125733356756. PMID: 21985725;

PMCID: PMC3183550.

112. O'Neill PJ, Lumpkin MF, Clapp B, Kopelman TR, Matthews MR, Cox JC, Caruso

DM, Feiz-Erfan I. Significant pediatric morbidity and mortality from intracranial ballistic

injuries caused by nonpowder gunshot wounds. A case series. Pediatr Neurosurg.

2009;45(3):205-9. doi: 10.1159/000222671. Epub 2009 Jun 3. PMID: 19494565.

113. Clapp B, Applebaum B. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome after Roux-en-y gastric

bypass. JSLS. 2010 Jan-Mar;14(1):143-6. doi: 10.4293/108680810X12674612765542.

Epub 2010 Apr 21. PMID: 20412638; PMCID: PMC3021290.

114. Gonzalez AM, Clapp B. Laparoscopic management of small bowel intussusception in

a 16-year-old with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. JSLS. 2008 Jul-Sep;12(3):332-4. PMID:

18765065; PMCID: PMC3015883.

115. Yu S, Jastrow K, Clapp B, Kao L, Klein C, Scarborough T, Wilson E. Foreign

material erosion after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: findings and treatment.

Surg Endosc. 2007 Jul;21(7):1216-20. doi: 10.1007/s00464-007-9328-3. Epub 2007 Apr

3. PMID: 17404791.

116. Clapp B, Jarmillo M, Vigil V, Macias L, Bouton M, Gallardo C, Kassir A. Patient

comprehension and recall of laparoscopic surgery and outcomes in a non-English

speaking population. JSLS. 2007 Apr-Jun;11(2):242-5. PMID: 17761089; PMCID:

PMC3015732.

117. Clapp B, Yu S, Sands T, Wilson E, Scarborough T. Preoperative upper endoscopy is

useful before revisional bariatric surgery. JSLS. 2007 Jan-Mar;11(1):94-6. PMID:

17651565; PMCID: PMC3015807.

118. Yu SC, Clapp BL, Lee MJ, Albrecht WC, Scarborough TK, Wilson EB. Robotic

assistance provides excellent outcomes during the learning curve for laparoscopic

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: results from 100 robotic-assisted gastric bypasses. Am J Surg.

2006 Dec;192(6):746-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2006.08.038. PMID: 17161087.

• “Lap band: the gift that keeps on giving.” Alex Schrodt MD, Benjamin Clapp MD. Video accepted at the South Texas ACS, Houston, TX. Mar 2020.
  • “Small bowel obstruction after gastric bypass.” Alex Schrodt MD, Benjamin Clapp MD. Video accepted at the South Texas ACS, Houston, TX. Mar 2020.
  • “Redo Redo Nissen: Third times a charm.” Alex Schrodt MD, Benjamin Clapp MD. Video accepted at the South Texas ACS, Houston, TX. Mar 2020.
  • “Does endoscopy at the time of revisional bariatric surgery decrease complication rates? An analysis of the NSQIP.” Sasha Wornock DO, Joshua Dilday DO, Benjamin Clapp MD, Eric Anfeldt DO. Abstract submitted to ASMBS Weekend, Miami FL, July 2020.
  • “Recurrent hiatal hernia repair after distant gastric bypass.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Alexia Jauregui. Video submitted to ASMBS Weekend, Miami FL, July 2020.
  • “Medicaid and Medicare readmission rates after bariatric surgery at an accredited center.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Giancarlos Diaz, Christian Castro, Alexia Jauregui, Kim MD, Jesus Gamez MD, Christopher Dodoo MS, Brian Davis MD. Abstract submitted to ASMBS Weekend, Miami FL, July 2020.
  • “Smoking and Bariatric surgery: 2 things that don’t mix.” Invited presentation at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery 2020 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX 2/7/2020.
  • “Medicaid readmission rates at an accredited center.” Invited presentation at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery 2020 Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX 2/7/2020.
  • “Are rates of perforated appendicitis higher in Border Counties in Texas?” Benjamin Clapp MD, Simon Montelongo DO, Marah Hamdan BS, Christopher Dodoo MS, Jesus Gamez MD, William Klingsporn MD, Brian Davis MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Oral Presentation at the South Texas ACS, Mar 6, 2020.
  • “Safety of Additional Procedures at the Time of Revisional Bariatric Surgery.” Sasha Hornock DO, Oriana Ellis MS, Joshua Dilday DO, Benjamin Clapp MD, Eric Ahnfeldt DO. Abstract accepted at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “A primer on bowel obstructions after gastric bypass: what you need to know.” Evan Liggett MD, Benjamin Clapp MD. Video abstract accepted at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “New onset cardiac arrhythmias after metabolic and bariatric surgery: an analysis of the Texas Public Use Data File.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper MS, Joshua Dilday DO, Evan Liggett MD, Christopher Dodoo MS, Asiya Amin, Brian Davis MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “Laparoscopic repair of incarcerated morgagni hernia.” Benjamin Clapp MD FACS, Evan Liggett MD. Video abstract accepted at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “Failed bioabsorbable mesh in hiatal hernia repair: treatment options.” Benjamin Clapp MD FACS, Joshua Dilday DO. Video abstract REJECTED. the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia after TAPP and open prostatectomy.” Benjamin Clapp MD FACS, Evan Liggett MD. Video abstract accepted at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “Endoscopy used as provocative testing in bariatric surgery: an analysis of the Texas Public Use Data File.” Benjamin Clapp MD FACS, Evan Liggett MD, Christian Castro, Simon Montelongo DO, Kelsey Van Noy, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Cleveland OH, Apr 2020.
  • “Disparities in access to bariatric surgery in Texas 2013-2017: an analysis of the Texas Public Use Data File.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper MS, Evan Liggett MD, Cong Phan, Ashtyn Barrientes, Michael Cutshall MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Concurrent operations during bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Bryson Tudor MS, Isaac Lee MD, Evan Liggett MD, Michael Cutshall MD, Katherine Aguirre PhD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as an Oral Presentation at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Concomitant hiatal hernia repair with sleeve gastrectomy: a 5 year analysis of the Texas Public Use Data File.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Katherine Aguirre PhD, Isaac Lee MD, Ashtyn Barrientes, Christina Alvara, Evan Liggett MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as an Oral Presentation at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Hiatal hernia repair 14 years after gastric bypass with implantation of bioabsorbable mesh.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Isaac Lee MD, Michael Cutshall MD, Video Abstract accepted at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Internal hernia after gastric bypass: 2 difficult cases with operative pearls - part 1.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Isaac Lee MD, Brittany Harper MS, Michael Cutshall MD. Video Abstract accepted at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Conversions to open surgery greatly increase complications: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Cong Phan, Christopher Dodoo MS, Isaac Lee MD, Evan Liggett MD, Michael Cutshall MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Trends in revisional bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database 2015-2017.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper MS, Christopher Dodoo MS, William Klingsporn MD, Ashtyn Barrientes, Michael Cutshall MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a Poster of Distinction at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Trends in bariatric surgery in Texas: an analysis of a statewide administrative database 2013-2017.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper MS, William Klingsporn MD, Evan Liggett MD, Ashtyn Barrientes, Isaac Lee MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “How many sleeve gastrectomies are done at non-accredited centers in Texas?” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper MS, Michael Cutshall MD, Stephen Moreland MS, Christina Alvara, Isaac Lee MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as an Oral Presentation at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “The MBSAQIP is going viral! 176 hits and still going strong.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper, MS, Ashtyn Barrientes, Ellen Wicker DO, Bryson Tudor MS, Christina Alvara, Cong Phan, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV
  • “Mesenteric abscess after gastric bypass caused by a permanent suture.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Carlos Lodeiro, Bryson Tudor MS, Ellen Wicker DO, Stephen Moreland MS, Evan Liggett MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV.
  • “Late term hiatal hernia after gastric bypass: an emerging problem.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Simon Montelongo DO, Loc-Uyen Vo MPH, Carlos Lodeiro, Brittany Harper MS, Isaac Lee MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract accepted as a poster at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2019. Las Vegas, NV
  • “Barriers to bariatric surgery in Texas and its border counties.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Brittany Harper MS, Russel Lolly, Carlos Lodeiro, Loc-Uyen Vo, Jesus Gamez MD, Dave Devemark MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Poster presented at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium, Las Vegas, NV. 2/26/19
  • “Opportunities for Statewide Research Collaborative: Trends in Bariatric Surgery in Texas 2013-2017: an analysis of the Texas Public Use Data File” Presented at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery 2019 Annual Meeting, Houston, TX. Feb 9, 2019.
  • “Inpatient vs. Outpatient Sleeve Gastrectomies in Texas: a primer on the Texas PUDF” Presented at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery 2019 Annual Meeting, Houston, TX. Feb 9, 2019.
  • “Successful academic scholarship projects.” Faculty Development Workshop, TTUHSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX. 11 Jan 2019.
  • “Laparoscopic management of sigmoid volvulus.” Benjamin Clapp MD. Video abstract submitted to Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, Sept 2019.
  • “Laparoscopic median arcuate ligament release for celiac artery compression syndrome.” Brian Davis MD, Benjamin Clapp MD. Video abstract presented at Digestive Disease Week, San Diego CA, May 2019.
  • “Small bowel obstructions following the use of barbed sutures: a systematic review.” Benjamin Clapp MD, William Klingsporn MD, Ellen Wicker DO, Carlos Lodiero, Robert Jones, Alan Tyroch MD, Loyd Christensen. Poster presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2019.
  • “Swimming with the Sharks: transitioning from residency/fellowship to private practice.” Faculty presentation at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2019.
  • “Trends in drain utilization in bariatric surgery using MBSAQIP database 2015-2016.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Ira Swinney, Ellen Wicker DO, Ginger Coleman MD, Calvin McNelly, Babak Sadri, Carlos Lodeiro, Chris Dodoo, Alan Tyroch MD. Poster presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2019.
  • “Laparoscopic revision of Dor to Nissen with Collis gastroplasty and placement of bioabsorbable mesh.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Evan Liggett MD, Ellen Wicker DO, Carlos Lodiero. Video presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2019.
  • “Parastomal hernia with bioabsorbable mesh of a continent appendiceal-urinary conduit.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Evan Liggett MD, Ellen Wicker DO, Carlos Lodiero. Invited video and panel discussion at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2019.
  • "Where are sleeves performed? An analysis of inpatient versus outpatient databases in a large state." Benjamin Clapp MD, Lee Swinney MS, Mallory Schenk BS, Benjamin Clapp MD, Robert Jones BS, Elizabeth De La Rosa MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Poster presentation at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2018. Nashville, TN.
  • “Comparison of bariatric complications using two large databases: does the data add up?” Benjamin Clapp MD, Alan Tyroch MD, Dave Devemark MD, Jesus Gamez MD, Elizabeth DeLaRosa MD, Robert Cullen. Benjamin Clapp MD, Robert Jones, Evan Ligget MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Oral presentation at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2018. Nashville, TN.
  • “Comparison of robotic revisional weight loss surgery and laparoscopic revisional weight loss surgery using the MBSAQIP databases.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Robert Jones, Evan Ligget MD, Alan Tyroch MD. Oral presentation at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Nov 2018. Nashville, TN.
  • “Neoplasms of the foregut” Benjamin Clapp MD. Presentation at the Third Annual Surgical Oncology Update, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX. April 26, 2018.
  • “Bladder versus TAPP: Who taps out first?” Benjamin Clapp, Matthew Wynn. Video abstract Presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Oct 2018. Boston, MA
  • “Evaluation of the rate of anastomotic ulcer formation after gastric bypass using the MBSAQIP database.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Angela Guerra, Joshua Hahn , Colin Martyn, Jesus Gamez. Abstract presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Seattle, WA, Apr 2018.
  • “An unusual presentation of Coccidioidomycosis with peritoneal involvement in an immunocompetent individual” Joe Krocker BS, Benjamin Clapp MD. Abstract presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Seattle, WA, Apr 2018.
  • “Laparoscopic management of sigmoid intussusception.” Yvette Faran BS, Jorge Miranda BS, Benjamin Clapp MD. Poster abstract presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Seattle, WA, Apr 2018.
• “Alarming trends in the sleeve gastrectomy.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Matthew Wynn BS, Cesar Ricci MD, Colyn Martin MD, Montana O’Dell, Chase Foster, Alan Tyroch MD. Abstract presented as a Top 10 Paper to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Washington DC, Oct 2017.
• “Pharmacobezoar causing a bowel obstruction after gastric bypass” Benjamin Clapp MD, Matthew Wynn BS, Cesar Ricci MD, Colyn Martin MD. Abstract presented at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Washington DC, Oct 2017.
• “Management of mid body sleeve leak; bariatric medical tourism gone bad!” Benjamin Clapp MD, Colyn Martin MD. Video presented at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Washington DC, Oct 2017.
• “Laparoscopic repair of large diaphragmatic hernia” Benjamin Clapp MD, Matthew Wynn BS. Video Presented at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA. Sept 2017.
• “Update on Bariatric Surgery” Benjamin Clapp MD. Invited Spotlight Presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA. Sept 2017.
• “Transforming lives: a gastric bypass that enabled a gender confirmation” Benjamin Clapp MD, Matthew Wynn BS, Montano O’dell BS. Poster presented at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium, Las Vegas, NV. Mar 2017.
• “Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair in pregnancy” Benjamin Clapp MD, Matthew Wynn BS. Poster presented at South Texas ACS, Austin, TX, Feb 2017.
• “Marginal Ulcer After Gastric Bypass: Early or Late Complication?” Benjamin Clapp MD, Oral presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Sept 2016.
• “Laparoscopic management of perforated gallbladder after displacement of percutaneous cholecystostomy tube” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presented at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Sept 2016. Awarded Best General Surgery Video.
• “Management of hiatal hernia after gastric bypass with a bioabsorbable mesh” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presented at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Sept 2016.
• “Laparoscopic Revision of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication to Nissen Fundoplication” Azam Farukhi MD, Benjamin Clapp MD, Brian Davis MD. Poster presentation at Southeastern Surgical Congress, Atlanta, GA Feb 2016
• “Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy” Benjamin Clapp MD, presented at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery, San Antonio, TX, Jan 2016.
• “Laparoscopic Gastric Plication: Worse case scenario.” Benjamin Clapp MD, Azam Faruhki MD, presented at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery, San Antonio, TX, Jan 2016.
• “Gastric sleeve gone wrong: how do I get out of this?” Clapp B, Farukhi A, Flores J. Video abstract presented to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Mar 2016.
• “Treatment of biliary disease with transgastric ERCP after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass” Clapp B, Farukhi A. Poster presentation at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Mar 2016.
• “Diagnostic utility of CT scans in detecting internal hernias after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass” Clapp B, Farukhi A. Poster presentation to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Mar 2016.
• “Laparoscopic resection of and epiphrenic diverticulum” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New York, NY, Sept 2015.
• “Laparoscopic Management of a Large Type IV Paraesophageal Hernia” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New York, NY, Sept 2015.
• “TAPP conquers all” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New York, NY, Sept 2015.
• “Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy” Presented to the 35th Annual Medical Education Congress of the Southwest Association of Hispanic American Physicians, El Paso, TX, Nov 2014.
• “Leak Rates after Conversion of Lap Bands to Sleeve Gastrectomies or Gastric Bypass: A review of the literature” Benjamin Clapp MD, Scientific presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, Sept 2014.
• “Ischemic Colitis after a Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: a rare complication” Benjamin Clapp MD, Micheal Bagg MD, Poster presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, Sept 2014.
• “Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in a Patient with Malrotation” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, Sept 2014.
• “Laparoscopic Management of Perforated Gastric Ulcers after Gastric Bypass with a combined Laparoscopic-Endoscopic Technique” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presented at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Salt Lake City, UT, Apr 2014.
• “Disruption of a Gastric Plication leading to Fetal Loss” Benjamin Clapp MD, Video presentation at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Washington DC, Oct 2013.
• “General Surgery Coverage of Bariatric Emergencies” Benjamin Clapp MD, presented at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery, Dallas, TX, Jan 2013.
• “Is Ursodiol necessary after sleeve gastrectomy” Benjamin Clapp MD. Oral Presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA, Sept 2012.
• “Management of Sleeve Gastrectomy Complications” Benjamin Clapp MD, Invited Panelist at the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery, Austin, TX, Jan 2012.
• “Bariatric Medical Tourism: Are we ready for the complications?” Benjamin Clapp MD. Oral Presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New York, NY, Sept 2010.
• “Single Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy is Feasible and Cost Effective Using Off the Shelf Instruments” Benjamin Clapp MD. Oral Presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New York, NY, Sept 2010.
• “Chronic Biloma Ten Years after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy” Benjamin Clapp MD. Video Presentation at the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008
• “Decreased visceral adipose tissue nine months after bariatric surgery is associated with dramatic changes in metabolic gene expression” Joshua G Leichman MD, Terry King PhD, Snehal Mehta MD, Benjamin Clapp MD, Sherman Yu MD, Terry Scarborough MD, Erik B Wilson, MD, Heinrich Taegtmeyer, MD DPhil. Abstract at the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons at San Diego, CA, July 2007.
• “Laparoscopic Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy after Gastric Bypass for Nesidioblastosis” Benjamin Clapp MD, Sherman Yu MD, Erik Wilson MD, Terry Scarborough MD. Poster presented to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas NV, Apr 2007.
• “Laparoscopic Revisional Bariatric Surgery” Harvinderpal Singh MD, Benjamin Clapp MD, Michael Kia DO, Steven Glorsky MD, Hardar Spivak MD, Terry Scarborough MD, Sherman Yu, MD, Erik Wilson MD. Abstract and oral presentation at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, April 2007.
• “Has the Management of Gallstone Ileus Changed in the Laparoscopic Era?” Benjamin Clapp MD, Lizbeth Alarcon-Bernes MD, Morris Franklin MD. Poster presented to the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, Apr 2007.
• “Laparoscopic Revision of a Non-Adjustable Gastric Band to a Roux-n-Y Gastric Bypass” Benjamin Clapp MD, Sherman Yu MD, Erik Wilson MD, Terry Scarborough MD. Video shown at the American College of Surgeons in Chicago, IL, October 2006.
• “The Four Arm Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass” Benjamin Clapp MD, Sherman Yu MD, Erik Wilson MD, Terry Scarborough MD. Video shown at the 10th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery in Berlin, Germany, September 2006.
• “Pediatric Deaths from BB and Pellet Guns” Mary Lumpkin MD, Benjamin Clapp MD, Tammy Kopelman MD, Marc Matthews MD, Dan Caruso MD, PJ O’Neill Phd MD. Oral Presentation at Southwest Surgical Congress, Palm Springs, CA. Mar 2007.
• “Four Arm Robotic Gastric Bypass: A new technique” Benjamin Clapp MD, Sherman Yu MD, Erik Wilson MD, Terry Scarborough MD. Presented at Minimally Invasive Robotic Association First Annual Conference, Innsbruck, Austria Dec 2005
• “Bariatric Surgery Improves Glucose Metabolism and Leads to Favorable Changes in Left Ventricular Geometry in the Clinically Severe Obese.” Joshua G Leichman MD, David Aguilar MD, Carol Wolin-Riklin RN, Dena White BA, Sherman Yu MD, Benjamin Clapp MD, Terry Scarborough MD, Erik B Wilson, MD, and Heinrich Taegtmeyer, MD DPhil. Abstract, American Heart Association, May 2006.
• “Robotic Surgery” Presented to the 27th Annual Medical Education Congress of the Southwest Association of Hispanic American Physicians, El Paso, TX, Nov 2006.