Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07792-x
Gabriela Sousa de Oliveira, Ruanda Pereira Maia, Patrícia Borges Botelho Gamba, Ana Claudia Morais Godoy Figueiredo, Kênia Mara Baiocchi de Carvalho
{"title":"Is Telemedicine as Effective as Face-to-Face Care to Patients with Health Outcomes of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery? Results from a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Gabriela Sousa de Oliveira, Ruanda Pereira Maia, Patrícia Borges Botelho Gamba, Ana Claudia Morais Godoy Figueiredo, Kênia Mara Baiocchi de Carvalho","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07792-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07792-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to review the effectiveness of clinical treatment delivered via teleconsultation, guided by a healthcare professional, compared to face-to-face care for individuals at any period of metabolic and bariatric surgery. A total of 3701 studies were identified from searches across seven databases, with nine studies included in the qualitative synthesis and six in the meta-analysis. Teleconsultation demonstrated comparable outcomes to face-to-face care regarding adherence rates (OR 1.17, p = 0.44) and postoperative BMI loss (MD - 0.29, p = 0.87), suggesting that teleconsultation may be an equally effective and viable alternative to in-person treatment. However, the low level of evidence due to the high risk of bias underscores the need for further high-quality studies to confirm these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664091","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 : 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07789-6
Anthony Kiriaki, Max Besser
{"title":"Response to \"The Performance of Opioid-Free Anesthesia for Bariatric Surgery in Clinical Practice\".","authors":"Anthony Kiriaki, Max Besser","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07789-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07789-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664096","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 : 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07793-w
Hisham Sindi, Sarah Almuzaini, Arwa Mubarak, Faisal F Hakeem, Guglielmo Campus, Hani T Fadel, Peter Lingström
{"title":"Oral Health in Individuals After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Scoping Review.","authors":"Hisham Sindi, Sarah Almuzaini, Arwa Mubarak, Faisal F Hakeem, Guglielmo Campus, Hani T Fadel, Peter Lingström","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07793-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07793-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review appraises the available literature that investigates oral health after bariatric surgery (BS). Forty-two records were included (33 original studies and 9 systematic reviews). Bariatric surgery had a negative impact on the oral health related quality of life (three out of six studies). Relatively few studies found improvement following BS, probing pocket depth (2/10), clinical attachment level (1/9), bleeding on probing (3/10) and plaque (3/8). Conversely, BS was negatively associated with the DMFT (4/6), tooth wear (4/6) and oral radiographic findings (1/1). There was conflicting evidence regarding salivary parameters. To conclude, the literature on oral health in bariatric surgery patients is continuously growing. Positive as well as negative associations between oral health parameters and bariatric surgery are observed.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664093","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 : 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07805-9
Gabriela Zamudio Martínez, Martha Patricia Sánchez Muñoz, Carlos Manuel Moreno Mendoza, Manuel Andrey Félix Castro
{"title":"Historical Perspectives of Obesity Through Art.","authors":"Gabriela Zamudio Martínez, Martha Patricia Sánchez Muñoz, Carlos Manuel Moreno Mendoza, Manuel Andrey Félix Castro","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07805-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07805-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review examines the changing interpretation of obesity in art throughout history. From prehistoric times, where weight symbolized fertility and abundance, to modern periods where it was linked to morality, sin, or decadence, art has mirrored evolving societal views on the human body. These representations reflect shifts in cultural, social, and economic values, illustrating how perceptions of health, beauty, and morality have transformed through time. By analyzing art, we gain insight into how different eras defined the human body, highlighting art's crucial role in shaping and reflecting these changing interpretations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658064","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 : 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07713-y
Eliahu Yonathan Bekhor, Boris Kirshtein, Noam Peleg, Nayyera Tibi, Hila Shmilovich, Lisa Cooper, Alex Tatarov, Nidal Issa
{"title":"Frailty Index as a Predictor of Operative Safety and Efficacy in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.","authors":"Eliahu Yonathan Bekhor, Boris Kirshtein, Noam Peleg, Nayyera Tibi, Hila Shmilovich, Lisa Cooper, Alex Tatarov, Nidal Issa","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07713-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-025-07713-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity and its associated comorbidities. However, the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) for elderly and frail populations remain uncertain.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To validate the efficacy and safety of LSG for elderly and frail patients and to assess its impact on overweight and obesity-related comorbidities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing LSG at a university-affiliated single center between 2009 and 2022 from a prospectively maintained database. Patients were categorized into two cohorts based on age and frailty index: elderly vs younger patients and frail vs non-frail groups. Preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative data were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Frailty was associated with statistically significantly higher perioperative complications (%, Clavien-Dindo of III/IV, 8 vs 3) and lower treatment success rates (% Excess Body Weight Loss, six-month, year, and two-year, 58 vs 64, 73 vs 82, 72 vs 81, and 63 vs 76, respectively). Age was not shown to alter the safety or efficacy of the operation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While LSG is a viable option for elderly and frail patients, frailty is a significant predictor of treatment outcomes. A comprehensive assessment of individual factors, including frailty status, is essential for informed decision-making before surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658063","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 : 2025-03-14DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07751-6
Maureen Tissink, Tim Verhagen, Ian Faneyte, Eric Hazebroek, Sake Oost, Josien Timmerman, Anouk Veldhuis, Marc van Det
{"title":"The Banded One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Trial (RiMini Trial): Protocol of a Prospective Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Maureen Tissink, Tim Verhagen, Ian Faneyte, Eric Hazebroek, Sake Oost, Josien Timmerman, Anouk Veldhuis, Marc van Det","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07751-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-07751-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Long-term recurrent weight gain remains a persistent challenge in metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS). One strategy for managing recurrent weight gain involves the placement of a non-adjustable silicone ring around the reduced stomach pouch. This technique may lead to more significant weight loss and a reduced risk of long-term recurrent weight gain. Although several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of silicone rings in combination with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), randomized studies providing long-term data on the effectiveness of primary banded one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) are lacking.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 210 patients will be included in this prospective, non-blinded, single-center randomized controlled trial. The primary endpoint is the difference in total weight loss percentage (%TWL) 5 years post-surgery. Secondary outcomes include excess weight loss percentage (%EWL), changes in obesity complications, quality of life, and adverse events related to the surgical procedures. The study population will consist of patients eligible for primary OAGB aged 18 years and older.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The RiMini trial aims to investigate whether there is a significant difference in long-term weight reduction expressed as %TWL in patients undergoing an OAGB with or without the addition of a silicone ring 5 years after surgery.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>This study is registered at Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05472922) on the 25th of July, 2022.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143630510","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 : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-01-30DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07686-y
Michael Kachmar, Jake E Doiron, Florina Corpodean, Denise M Danos, Michael W Cook, Philip R Schauer, Vance L Albaugh
{"title":"Identifying At-Risk Populations for Reoperations, Readmissions, and Interventions in MBSAQIP Using a Novel Inpatient Postoperative Care Metric.","authors":"Michael Kachmar, Jake E Doiron, Florina Corpodean, Denise M Danos, Michael W Cook, Philip R Schauer, Vance L Albaugh","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07686-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-025-07686-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly used for obesity and metabolic disease, with safety profiles showing it is among the safest major operations. The last 20 + years have noted significantly improved safety that has been accompanied by decreasing length of stay and select populations electing for outpatient surgery, leading to continued decreases in cost. Regardless, readmissions and complications still occur, requiring inpatient postoperative care (IP-POC). The current study aimed to identify and characterize at-risk populations for MBS-related IP-POC.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>The 2015-2021 MBSAQIP (n = 1,346,468 records) was used to extract 973,520 primary cases of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and associated IP-POC. Conversions, pediatric cases, and < 30-day follow-up were excluded. IP-POC severity scores were calculated by summing readmissions (1 point), interventions (5 points), and reoperations (15 points). Risk factors associated with IP-POC were identified using zero-inflated Poisson models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>GERD, COPD, smoking, and type of MBS procedure were significantly associated with increased IP-POC incidence and severity. Male sex was associated with increased severity but a lower likelihood of IP-POC, while Black and Hispanic race predicted increased IP-POC likelihood but not severity. ROC curve analysis identified IP-POC score thresholds of ≥ 6 and ≥ 10 as significantly associated with MACE (OR 2.4) and 30-day mortality (OR 4.7).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The weighted IP-POC model demonstrated associations between preoperative characteristics and increased IP-POC likelihood and severity. These findings add to the current understanding of MBS patient care dynamics, and can be used to improve patient counseling, refine postoperative protocols, and optimize resource allocation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"915-925"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143067079","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 : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-01-28DOI: 10.1007/s11695-025-07708-9
Andre Lazaro, Igor Tiago, Joao Mendes, Joana Ribeiro, Antonio Bernardes, Fernando Oliveira, Fernando Regateiro, Francisco Caramelo, Henriqueta Silva
{"title":"Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass Impact in Patient's Metabolic, Gut Microbiome, and Immuno-inflammatory Profiles-A Comparative Study.","authors":"Andre Lazaro, Igor Tiago, Joao Mendes, Joana Ribeiro, Antonio Bernardes, Fernando Oliveira, Fernando Regateiro, Francisco Caramelo, Henriqueta Silva","doi":"10.1007/s11695-025-07708-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-025-07708-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bariatric surgery is the most long-term effective treatment option for severe obesity. The role of gut microbiome (GM) in either the development of obesity or in response to obesity management strategies has been a matter of debate. This study aims to compare the impact of two of the most popular procedures, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GB), on metabolic syndrome parameters and gut bacterial microbiome and in systemic immuno-inflammatory response.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective observational study enrolled 24 patients with severe obesity, 14 underwent SG and 10 GB. Evaluations before (0 M) and 6 months (6 M) after surgical procedures included clinical and biochemical parameters, expression of 17 immuno-inflammatory genes in peripheral blood leukocytes, and assessment of gut microbiome profile using 16 s rRNA next-generation sequencing approach. Statistical significance was set to a p value < 0.05 with an FDR < 0.1.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant and similar decrease in weight-associated parameters and for most metabolic markers was achieved with both surgeries. Considering the gut microbiome in the whole study population, there was an increase in alpha diversity at family-level taxa. Beta diversity between SG and GB at 6 M showed near significant differences (p = 0.042) at genus levels. Analysis of the relative abundance of individual taxonomic groups highlighted differences between pre- and post-surgical treatment and between both approaches, namely, a higher representation of family Enterobacteriaceae and genera Veillonella and Enterobacteriaceae_unclassified after GB. Increased expression of immune-inflammatory genes was observed mainly for SG patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We conclude that SG and GB have similar clinical and metabolic outcomes but different impacts in the gut bacterial microbiome. Results also suggest reactivation of immune response after bariatric surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"733-745"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11906558/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143053037","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}