Does gender alter the effects of palmitate and oleate on fat oxidation and energy expenditure?
Increased dietary PA/OA caused decreased FA oxidation in women, in the fed and fasted states and decreased daily energy expenditure (DEE) in men.
Laparoscopy can be successfully performed in patients with a pathologic diagnosis of XGP. Although a longer operative time is required because of perinephric adhesions, the postoperative recovery is faster and cosmesis superior compared with the open approach. Modifications in the standard laparoscopic technique can be made to complete the procedure successfully and safely.