Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-27DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07443-7
Matyas Fehervari, Anuja T Mitra, Narek Sargsyan, Nuala Davison, Madeleine Turner, Evangelos Efthimiou, Haris Khwaja, Naim Fakih-Gomez, Gianluca Bonanomi
{"title":"Five-Year Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery vs. Conservative Weight Management in People with HIV: A Single-Center Tertiary Care Experience.","authors":"Matyas Fehervari, Anuja T Mitra, Narek Sargsyan, Nuala Davison, Madeleine Turner, Evangelos Efthimiou, Haris Khwaja, Naim Fakih-Gomez, Gianluca Bonanomi","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07443-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07443-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection now have life expectancies similar to non-infected people but face increased obesity prevalence. The long-term effects of bariatric surgery (BS) and conservative weight therapy (CWT) in patients living with HIV (PLWH) remain unexplored.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review (2012-2018) at a Tertiary Centre for Bariatric Surgery and National Centre for HIV care examined the outcomes of BS and CWT. Parameters evaluated included weight loss and HIV metrics such as viral load and CD4 count.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 24 chronic HIV patients, with 10 undergoing BS (5 laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), 3 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), 2 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and 14 in CWT. The BS group showed significant BMI reduction (- 7.07, - 6.55, - 7.81 kg/m<sup>2</sup> at 1, 3, and 5 years). The CWT group's BMI reduction was non-significant. The BS group's %TWL was 16%, 17.8%, and 15% at 1, 3, and 5 years, respectively; however, stapled procedures were more effective, at 1 year, %TWL was 17% LSG and 25% RYGB, at 3 years, 23% LSG, 30% RYGB and at 5 years 21% with LSG and 28% with RYGB. HIV outcomes remained stable with undetectable viral loads in the BS group.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>BS appears to be a safe and effective medium-term treatment for obesity in PLWH, providing significant weight loss whilst maintaining the efficacy of HIV treatments. Although CWT has shown modest benefits, the outcomes from BS indicate that it could be a preferable option for managing obesity in PLWH based on this limited dataset.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481672/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07446-4
Laura Heusschen, Agnes A M Berendsen, Arianne C van Bon, Judith O E H van Laar, Ineke Krabbendam, Eric J Hazebroek
{"title":"Nutrient Status and Supplement Use During Pregnancy Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Multicenter Observational Cohort Study.","authors":"Laura Heusschen, Agnes A M Berendsen, Arianne C van Bon, Judith O E H van Laar, Ineke Krabbendam, Eric J Hazebroek","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07446-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07446-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Pregnant women with a history of metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) are at high risk of developing nutrient deficiencies, leading to greater challenges to reach nutritional requirements. This study compared nutrient status of women using specialized \"weight loss surgery\" multivitamin supplementation (WLS-MVS) to those using standard supplementation (sMVS) during pregnancy following MBS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Multicenter observational cohort study including 119 pregnant women at 41.0 (18.5-70.0) months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB, n = 80) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG, n = 39). Routine blood samples were analyzed every trimester (T1, T2, T3), and micronutrient serum levels were compared between WLS-MVS and sMVS users.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During pregnancy after RYGB, WLS-MVS users demonstrated higher serum concentrations of hemoglobin (7.4 [7.2, 7.5] vs. 7.0 [6.8, 7.3] mmol/L), ferritin (23.2 [15.0, 35.7] vs. 13.7 [8.4, 22.4] µg/L), and folic acid (31.4 [28.7, 34.2] vs. 25.4 [21.3, 29.4] nmol/L) and lower serum vitamin B6 levels (T1: 90.6 [82.0, 99.8] vs. 132.1 [114.6, 152.4] nmol/L) compared to sMVS users. Iron deficiencies and elevated serum vitamin B6 levels were less prevalent in the WLS-MVS group. During pregnancy after SG, WLS-MVS users showed higher serum vitamin D concentrations (89.7 [77.6, 101.8] vs. 65.4 [53.3, 77.4] nmol/L) and lower serum vitamin B1 concentrations (T2: 137.4 [124.2, 150.6] vs. 161.6 [149.0, 174.1] nmol/L, T3: 133.9 [120.1, 147.7] vs. 154.7 [141.9, 167.5] nmol/L) compared to sMVS users.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Low maternal concentrations of micronutrients are highly prevalent during pregnancy after MBS. The use of specialized multivitamin supplementation generally resulted in higher serum levels during pregnancy compared to standard supplementation. Future research is needed to investigate how supplementation strategies can be optimized for this high-risk population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11464611/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141976274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of Gastric Residual Volume After Ingestion of A Carbohydrate Drink and Water in Healthy Volunteers with Obesity: A Randomized Crossover Study.","authors":"Chanatthee Kitsiripant, Thipok Rujirapat, Sunisa Chatmongkolchart, Jutarat Tanasansuttiporn, Khanin Khanungwanitkul","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07493-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07493-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Preoperative carbohydrate intake is essential to enhance postoperative recovery. However, its safety for individuals with obesity remains unclear. This study investigated the safety of preoperative carbohydrate consumption compared to water intake in obese populations through gastric volume assessment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective randomized crossover study enrolled 30 healthy volunteers aged 18-65 years with a body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, following a minimum 6-h fast. The participants received either 400 ml of a carbohydrate drink (group C) or water (group W). Gastric ultrasonography, blood glucose level, hunger, and thirst assessments were conducted at baseline (T) and various time points (T2 to T6). The protocol was repeated with reverse interventions at least 1 week later.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group C had significantly higher gastric volume at T3, T4, and T5 compared to group W, with a prolonged time to empty the gastric antrum (94.4 ± 28.5 vs. 61.0 ± 33.5 min, 95% CI 33.41 [17.06,24.69]). However, glucose levels, degrees of hunger, and thirst showed no significant differences between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Administering 400 ml of preoperative carbohydrates to healthy obese individuals 2 h preoperatively is safe and comparable to water intake. These findings support the integration of carbohydrate loading into perioperative care for obese individuals, consistent with the enhanced recovery after surgery protocols. Further research is warranted to refine preoperative fasting protocols and improve surgical outcomes in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07484-y
Rajajeyakumar Manivel, Azhagu Madhavan Sivalingam
{"title":"Correction: New Perspectives on Sleeve Gastroplasty Trials for Patients with Autonomic and Hypothalamic Obesity.","authors":"Rajajeyakumar Manivel, Azhagu Madhavan Sivalingam","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07484-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07484-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142110077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07481-1
Sandra Regina da Silva, Yuan-Pang Wang, Anna Carolina Batista Dantas, Denis Pajecki, Paulo Sergio Panse Silveira, Jose de Oliveira Siqueira, Beatriz Helena Tess
{"title":"Correction: Translation and Validation of the Brazilian Version of the European Obesity Academy Questionnaire on Patients' Motivations for Seeking Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.","authors":"Sandra Regina da Silva, Yuan-Pang Wang, Anna Carolina Batista Dantas, Denis Pajecki, Paulo Sergio Panse Silveira, Jose de Oliveira Siqueira, Beatriz Helena Tess","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07481-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07481-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142292388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-27DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07477-x
Anna M Senatore, Francesco Mongelli, Federico U Mion, Massimo Lucchelli, Fabio Garofalo
{"title":"Costs of Robotic and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Analysis.","authors":"Anna M Senatore, Francesco Mongelli, Federico U Mion, Massimo Lucchelli, Fabio Garofalo","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07477-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07477-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Robotic bariatric surgery has not shown significant advantages compared to laparoscopy, yet costs remain a major concern. The aim of our study was to assess costs of robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We retrospectively collected data of all patients who underwent either robotic or laparoscopic bariatric surgery at our institution. We retrieved demographics, clinical characteristics, postoperative data, and costs using a bottom-up approach. The primary endpoint was hospital costs in the robotic and laparoscopic groups. Data was analyzed using a propensity score matching.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the total 122 patients enrolled in the study, 42 were subsequently chosen based on propensity scores, with 21 patients allocated to each group. No difference in clinical characteristics and postoperative outcomes were noted. Length of hospital stay was 2.4 ± 0.7 days vs. 2.6 ± 1.1 days (p = 0.520). In the robotic and laparoscopic groups, total costs were USD 16,275 ± 4018 vs. 12,690 ± 2834 (absolute difference USD 3585, 95%CI 1416-5753, p = 0.002), direct costs were USD 5037 ± 1282 vs. 3720 ± 1308 (absolute difference USD 1316, 95% CI 509-2214, p = 0.002), and indirect costs were USD 11,238 ± 3234 vs. 8970 ± 3021 (absolute difference USD 2,268, 95% CI 317-4220, p = 0.024). Subgroup analyses revealed a decreasing trend in the cost difference in patients undergoing primary gastric bypass and revisional surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Overall hospital costs were higher in patients operated on with the robotic system than with laparoscopy, yet a clinical advantage has not been demonstrated so far. Subgroup analyses showed lesser disparity in costs among patients undergoing revisional bariatric surgery, where robotics are likely to be more worthwhile.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142073370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-09-05DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07502-z
Liqi Li
{"title":"ChatGPT vs. Medical Resources for ESG Education Evaluation.","authors":"Liqi Li","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07502-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07502-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-23DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07453-5
Adriana Fernandes Silva, Alexandre Moraes Bestetti, Angelo So Taa Kum, Beanie Conceição Medeiros Nunes, Matheus de Oliveira Veras, Wanderley Marques Bernardo, Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de Moura
{"title":"Effectiveness and Safety of the Allurion Swallowable Intragastric Balloon for Short-term Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Adriana Fernandes Silva, Alexandre Moraes Bestetti, Angelo So Taa Kum, Beanie Conceição Medeiros Nunes, Matheus de Oliveira Veras, Wanderley Marques Bernardo, Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de Moura","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07453-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07453-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obesity poses a severe health problem worldwide, with an estimated impact on 17.5% of the adult population by 2035. Among the endoscopic applications for treating this comorbidity, intragastric balloons are the most widely used. The new liquid-filled swallowable balloon meets the requirements of major guidelines and allows significant weight loss with few adverse events. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to demonstrate the efficacy and safety profile of this new device for weight loss.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a search from 2016 to 2024 to assess the efficacy of the swallowable intragastric balloon for weight loss, including improvements in metabolic profiles and anthropometric measurements. Additionally, we evaluated potential adverse events related to the device to demonstrate its safety.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven observational studies totalling 2107 patients were included, showing a reduction of 4.75 in BMI (95% CI: -5.02; -4.47), a mean total weight loss of 12.47% (95% CI: -13.77; -11.17), a mean excess weight loss of 48.04% (95% CI: -50.61; -45.48), and a rate of serious adverse events of 0.90%. An improvement in the metabolic profile was observed for three parameters: HDL, triglycerides, and glycaemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The swallowable liquid-filled intragastric balloon is safe and effective for managing weight loss within a four-month follow-up period.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142036507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-27DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07478-w
Jay Roberts, Alex Kneller
{"title":"Laparoscopic Management of a Gastrogastric Fistula After Endoscopic Ultrasound Directed Transgastric (EDGE) ERCP Procedure.","authors":"Jay Roberts, Alex Kneller","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07478-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07478-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-10-01Epub Date: 2024-08-28DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07467-z
Yunzhi Qian, Alicia A Sorgen, Kristine J Steffen, Leslie J Heinberg, Kylie Reed, Ian M Carroll
{"title":"Intestinal Energy Harvest Mediates Gut Microbiota-Associated Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery.","authors":"Yunzhi Qian, Alicia A Sorgen, Kristine J Steffen, Leslie J Heinberg, Kylie Reed, Ian M Carroll","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07467-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07467-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective treatment for class III obesity. The capacity to efficiently extract intestinal energy is potentially a determinant of varying weight loss outcomes post-MBS. Prior research indicated that intestinal energy harvest is correlated with post-MBS weight loss. Studies have also demonstrated that the gut microbiota is associated with weight loss post-MBS. We aim to investigate whether gut microbiota-associated weight loss is mediated by intestinal energy harvest in patients post-MBS.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We examined the relationship between specific gut microbiota, intestinal energy harvest, diet, and weight loss using fecal metagenomic sequence data, bomb calorimetry (fecal energy content as a proxy for calorie absorption), and a validated dietary questionnaire on 67 individuals before and after MBS. Mediation analysis and a machine learning algorithm were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intestinal energy harvest was a mediator in the relationship between the intestinal microbiota (Bacteroides caccae) and weight loss outcomes in patients post-MBS at 18 months (M). The association between the abundance of B. caccae and post-MBS weight loss rate at 18 M was partly mediated by 1 M intestinal energy harvest (β = 0.001 ± 0.001, P = 0.020). This mediation represents 2.83% of the total effect (β = 0.050 ± 0.047; P = 0.028). Intestinal microbiota and energy harvest improved random forest model's accuracy in predicting weight loss results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Energy harvest partly mediates the relationship between the intestinal microbiota and weight loss outcomes among patients post-MBS. This study elucidates a potential mechanism regarding how intestinal energy absorption facilitates the effect of intestinal microbiota on energy metabolism and weight loss outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}