# Eric J. Vargas

**Type:** Researchers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/researchers/eric-j-vargas/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 3,449 |
| Field | Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes |
| h-index | 34 |
| i10-index | 59 |
| Last Known Institution | WinnMed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/A5003186777 |
| ORCID iD | 0000-0002-8886-0376 |
| Works | 304 |

## Researcher papers

- [Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for treatment of class 1 and 2 obesity (MERIT): a prospective, multicentre, randomised trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-for-treatment-of-class-1-and-2-obesity-merit-a/)
- [Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-and-safety-of-endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-a-systematic-review-and/)
- [Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Obesity: a Multicenter Study of 248 Patients with 24 Months Follow-Up](https://scholariq.org/papers/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-for-obesity-a-multicenter-study-of-248-patients/)
- [Intragastric Balloon Placement Induces Significant Metabolic and Histologic Improvement in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis](https://scholariq.org/papers/intragastric-balloon-placement-induces-significant-metabolic-and-histologic/)
- [Transoral outlet reduction with full thickness endoscopic suturing for weight regain after gastric bypass: a large multicenter international experience and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/transoral-outlet-reduction-with-full-thickness-endoscopic-suturing-for-weight/)
- [Metal stents versus plastic stents for the management of pancreatic walled-off necrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/metal-stents-versus-plastic-stents-for-the-management-of-pancreatic-walled-off/)
- [Changes in Time of Gastric Emptying After Surgical and Endoscopic Bariatrics and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/changes-in-time-of-gastric-emptying-after-surgical-and-endoscopic-bariatrics-and/)
- [Indications and Outcomes of Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Systematic Review and a Meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/indications-and-outcomes-of-conversion-of-sleeve-gastrectomy-to-roux-en-y/)
- [Large-caliber metal stents versus plastic stents for the management of pancreatic walled-off necrosis](https://scholariq.org/papers/large-caliber-metal-stents-versus-plastic-stents-for-the-management-of/)
- [Revisional endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: an international, multicenter study](https://scholariq.org/papers/revisional-endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-of-laparoscopic-sleeve-gastrectomy-an/)
- [Transgastric versus transduodenal endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage: an observational study](https://scholariq.org/papers/transgastric-versus-transduodenal-endoscopic-ultrasound-guided-gallbladder/)

## Researcher topics

- [Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes](https://scholariq.org/topics/bariatric-surgery-and-outcomes/)
- [Esophageal and GI Pathology](https://scholariq.org/topics/esophageal-and-gi-pathology/)
- [Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/gallbladder-and-bile-duct-disorders/)
- [Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/pancreatic-and-hepatic-oncology-research/)
- [Body Contouring and Surgery](https://scholariq.org/topics/body-contouring-and-surgery/)

## Researcher university

- [WinnMed](https://scholariq.org/institutions/winnmed/)

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