Department of Surgery

Faculty

Ehab Akkary , MD
Assistant Professor in General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Director of Bariatric Surgery

Education and Special Training
Medical School
Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
General Surgery Residency
North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI and Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Board Certified
General Surgery

Special Interests
Bariatric Surgery (laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, revisional surgery)
Laparoscopic abdominal wall hernias
Laparoscopic antireflux procedures
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia
Laparoscopic solid organ procedures (splenectomy, adrenalectomy, etc...)
Laparoscopic colectomy
Diagnostic laparoscopy
Basic laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, etc…)
Endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy, PEG tube placement, etc…)
N.O.T.E.S. (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery)

Telephone: 304-293-6386
Fax: 304-293-6459
Email: eakkary@hsc.wvu.edu

Publications
1] Deciphering The Sleeve: Technique, Indications, Efficacy And Safety Of Sleeve Gastrectomy. Akkary E, Duffy A, Bell R. Obesity Surgery June 2008 [Epub ahead of print].

2] Recent Advances in the Surgical Treatment of Achalasia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Elakkary E, Duffy A, Roberts K, Bell R. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Mar 24; [Epub ahead of print]

3] Spiral Cystic Duct: Beware!! Elakkary E, Ching K, Jacobs, M. JSLS. 10(4), 2006: 514-516.

4] Surgical Technique For Gastric Band Placement. Gazayerli M, Adair J, Harvey KP, Elakkary E, Elhorr A. SOARD. 3(4), 2007: 488-489.

5] Masters Allen Syndrome Review Article. Gupta R, Elakkary E, Sadek M, Lakra Y. Dig Dis Sci. 52(8), 2007: 1749-1751.

6] Fibromyxoma of the Small Bowel Review Article. Chaku M, Elakkary E, El Sarraf F, Phan T. Dig Dis Sci. 52(5), 2007: 1150-1153.

7] Intravenous Fluid Requirements in Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection Compared to Open Sigmoid Resection. Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Tootla F, Silva Y. Surgical Rounds. 30 (3), 2007: 141- 144.

8] Endometrioma of the Large Bowel. Kanthimathinathan V, Elakkary E, Bleibel W, Kuwajerwala N, Conjeevarum S, Tootla F. Dig Dis Sci. 52 (3), 2007: 767 - 769.

9] The Shape of The Epiglottis Reflects Improvement in Upper Airway Obstruction After Weight Loss. Gazayerli M, Bleibel W, Elhorr A, Elakkary E. Obes Surg 16 (7), 2006: 945-947.

10] A correlation between the shape of the epiglottis and obstructive sleep apnea. Gazayerli M, Bleibel W, Elhorr A, Elakkary E, Maxwell D, Seifeldin R. Surg Endosc. 20 (5), 2006: 836-837.

11] Do support groups play a role in weight loss after gastric banding? Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Aziz F, Gazayerli M, Silva Y. Obes Surg. 16 (3), 2006: 331-334.

12] Acute abdomen secondary to perforated ileal Diverticulitis. Elakkary E, Sincos I, Bolton S. Surgical Rounds. 29 (3), 2006: 125-127.

13] Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Small Bowel Mesentery Mimicking Ectopic Pregnancy. Elhorr A, Elakkary E, Bleibel W, Phan T. Surgical Rounds. 29 (1), 2006: 30-33.

14] Enterocutaneous Fistula, a Rare Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band. Elakkary E, El Essawy D, Gazayerli M. Obes Surg. 15 (6), 2005: 897-900.

15] Do Support Groups Play a Role in Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery? Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Gazayerli M. SOARD. 1 (3), 2005: 262 (Abstract).

16] Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Idiopathic Adhesions. Elakkary E, Dwivedi A, Elhorr A, Phan T. Dig Dis Sci. 49 (10), 2004: 1687.

17] Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: Do Support Groups Add to the Weight Loss? Elakkary E, Gazayerli M. Obes Surg, September 2004, Vol 14, pages: 1139 - 1140.

18] Vaginal Leiomyoma. Elakkary E, Elhorr A, Kumar A. Surgical Rounds. 27 (8), 2004: 378 - 380.

19] Appendicocutaneous Fistula from a Carcinoid Tumor of the Appendix. Elhorr A, Dwivedi A, Elakkary E, Prakash S. Surgical Rounds. 27 (4), 2004: 176 -181.

20] Omental Mass Secondary to Metastatic Breast Cancer. Elakkary E, Dwivedi A, Prakash S. Dig Dis Sci .49 (2), 2004: 308 -311.

21] Socioeconomic Predictors Of Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Roux-Y Gastric Bypass. Akkary E, Nerlinger A, Yu S, Dziura J, Duffy A, Bell R (accepted at Surgical Endoscopy).

22] The Paradox Of The Pouch: Prompt Emptying Predicts Improved Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Roux-Y Gastric Bypass. Akkary E, Sidani S, Boonsiri J, Yu S, Dziura J, Duffy A, Bell R (accepted at Surgical Endoscopy).

Presentations
1] Socioeconomic Predictors of Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Roux-y Gastric Bypass. Ehab Akkary MD, Abby Nerlinger BS, Sunkyung Yu MS, James Dziura PhD, Andrew J Duffy MD, Robert L Bell MD. Presented at the 2008 SAGES Scientific Session. April 2008, Philadelphia, PA. (poster presentation).

2] The Paradox of The Pouch: Prompt Emptying Predicts Improved Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Roux-Y Gastric Bypass Ehab Akkary MD, Shafik Sidani MD, Joseph Boonsiri BS, Sunkyung Yu MS, Dziura James PhD, Andrew J Duffy MD, Robert L Bell MD. Presented at the 2008 SAGES Scientific Session. April 2008, Philadelphia, PA. (Oral presentation).

3] Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model. Ehab Elakkary MD, Ali Elhorr MD, Mary Walsh PhD, Marc Basson MD, PhD, Yvan Silva MD, FRCSC, FACS. Presented at:
(a) The NOMC Research Forum April 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. (oral presentation).
(b) The 28th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2006. Oakland University. Rochester, MI. (oral presentation).

4] Midterm Follow-up of One Co-morbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease on Weight Loss Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band. Ali Elhorr, MD, Ehab Elakkary MD, Wissam Bleibel MD, MM Gazayerli MD, FRCSC, Yvan Silva MD, FRCS, FACS. Presented at:
(a) The NOMC Research Forum April 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. (oral presentation).
(b) The 53rd Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2006, Traverse City, MI. (oral presentation).
(c) The 28th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2006. Oakland University. Rochester, MI. (oral presentation).

5] Spiral Cystic Duct: Beware. Ehab Elakkary MD, Karen Ching MD, Michael Jacobs MD. Presented at:
(a) SAGES scientific session, April 2006, Dallas, TX. (poster presentation).
(b) Providence Hospital and Medical Centers Research Forum, April 2006, Southfield, MI. (poster presentation).

6] Do Support Groups Play a Role in Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery? Ehab Elakkary MD, Ali Elhorr MD, M.M. Gazayerli MD, FRCSC, Yvan Silva MD, FRCSC, FACS. Presented at The American Society for Bariatric Surgery, June 2005, Orlando, FL. (poster presentation).

7] The Effect of One Comorbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease, on weight Loss after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band. Ali Elhorr MD, Ehab Elakkary MD, M.M. Gazayerli MD, FRCSC, Yvan Silva MD, FRCSC, FACS. Presented at:
(a) The 91st Annual Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons, October 2005, San Francisco, CA. (poster presentation).
(b) The American Society for Bariatric Surgeery, June 2005, Orlando, FL. (poster presentation). (c) The 27th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2005. Oakland University. Rochester, MI. (oral presentation).
(d) The 52nd Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2005, Grand Rapids, MI. (oral presentation).
(e) The NOMC Research Forum, April 2005, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. (oral presentation).

8] Intravenous Fluid Requirements in Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection Compared to Open Sigmoid Resection. Ehab Elakkary MD, Ali Elhorr MD, Farouk Tootla MD, FACS, Yvan Silva MD, FRCSC, FACS. Presented at:
(a) The 91st Annual Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons, October 2005, San Francisco, CA. (poster presentation).
(b) The 27th Annual SEMCME Research Forum, May 2005. Oakland University. Rochester, MI. (oral presentation).
(c) The 52nd Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2005, Grand Rapids, MI. (oral presentation).
(d) The NOMC Research Forum, April 2005, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. (oral presentation).

9] Early Complications of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band and Its Prevention. Nafisa Kuwajerwala MD, Ehab Elakkary MD, Mark Pleatman MD, Yvan Silva MD, FRCSC, FACS. Presented at:
(a) The 51st Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2004, Thompsonville, MI. (oral presentation).
(b) The OHEP 26th annual research forum, May 2004. University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI. (oral presentation).
(c) The NOMC Research Forum, April 2004. North Oakland Medical Centers. Pontiac, MI. (oral presentation).

10] Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band: Do Support Groups Add to the Weight Loss? Ehab Elakkary MD, Nafisa Kuwajerwala MD, M.M. Gazayerli MD, FRCSC, Yvan Silva MD, FRCSC, FACS. Presented at:
(a) The 90th Annual Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons, October 2004, New Orleans, LA. (poster presentation).
(b) The Detroit Surgical Association, September 2004, Detroit, MI. (oral presentation).
(c) The 51st Annual Meeting of Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons, May 2004, Thompsonville, MI. (oral presentation).
(d) The NOMC Research Forum, April 2004, North Oakland Medical Centers. Pontiac, MI. (oral presentation).

11] Pathologic Correlation Of Mammographically Interpreted Category 4 & 5 Lesions Of The Breast. Ehab Elakkary, MD, Anil Shetty MD, Yash Lakra MD. Presented at the OHEP 26th annual research forum, May 2004. University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI. (oral presentation).

12] Effective Exercise Habits of the Formerly Obese. Ehab Akkary MD, Tonya Cramer RA, Cassius Chaar MD, Kanishka Rajput MD, Sunkyung Yu MS, James Dziura PhD, Kurt E Roberts MD, Andrew J Duffy MD, Robert L Bell MD. (Accepted at SLS meeting, September 17-20, 2008, Chicago, Illinois, oral presentation).

13] Suturless Ventral Hernia Repair in Obese Patients.Ehab Akkary MD, Andrew Duffy, MD, FACS, Kurt Roberts, MD, Robert Bell MD MA FACS. (Accepted at SLS meeting, September 17-20, 2008, Chicago, Illinois, oral presentation).

14] Best Of Both Worlds. Ehab Akkary MD, Andrew Duffy, MD, FACS, Kurt Roberts, MD, Robert Bell MD MA FACS. (Accepted at SLS meeting, September 17-20, 2008, Chicago, Illinois, oral presentation).

15] Centers of Excellence Standards Can Ensure Careful Tracking Of Patient Outcomes And Provide A Medium To Ensure Patient Safety After Bariatric Surgery Akkary E, Duffy A, Cramer T, Roberts K, Aranow J, Barba C, Floch N, Bell R. Accepted at the ACS meeting, Oct 12-16, 2008, San Francisco, CA.

Awards
1) Resident Achievement Award from SAGES, June 2007.

2) Best Senior Resident Award from NOMC, June 2007.

3) Resident Achievement Award from SAGES, June 2006.

4) Research Recognition in NOMC Graduation, June 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI for the study on the role of support groups in weight loss after laparoscopic Gastric Banding.

5) The 2nd award in the NOMC Research Forum, April 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI for the oral presentation: Colchicine Inhibits Pressure Induced Colon Cancer Cell Adhesion in a Mouse Tumor Model.

6) The 3rd award in the NOMC Research Forum, April 2006, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. for the oral presentation: Midterm Follow-up of One Co-morbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease on Weight Loss Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band.

7) The 1st award in the NOMC Research Forum, April 2005, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. for the oral presentation: The Effect of One Comorbidity, Degenerative Joint Disease, on weight Loss after Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band.

8) The 2nd award in the NOMC Research Forum, April 2005, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, MI. for the oral presentation: Intravenous Fluid Requirements in Laparoscopic Sigmoid Resection Compared to Open Sigmoid Resection.

Professional Organizations
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), 2008 – present.
Oakland County Medical Society (OCMS), 2007 – present.
Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), 2007 – present.
Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), 2006 – present.
American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), 2005 – present.
International College of Surgeons (ICS), 2004 – present.
American Medical Association (AMA), 2004 – Present.
American College of Surgeons (ACS), 2002 – Present. Detroit Surgical Association (DSA), 2002 – Present.