Obesity SurgeryPub Date : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07418-8
André Costa Pinho, Alexandra Luís Manco, Marco Silva, Hugo Santos Sousa, Fernando Resende, John Preto, Eduardo Lima da Costa
{"title":"Intragastric Balloon as a First Step Before Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m<sup>2</sup>: are the Results After Balloon Related to Global Outcomes After Surgery?","authors":"André Costa Pinho, Alexandra Luís Manco, Marco Silva, Hugo Santos Sousa, Fernando Resende, John Preto, Eduardo Lima da Costa","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07418-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07418-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, classified with obesity class IV/V, require complex treatments. Intragastric balloon (IGB) is a possible treatment before metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) that may reduce peri-operative complications. This study evaluates IGB outcomes and complications before MBS in patients with Obesity IV/V, and subsequent MBS results, regarding weight loss and comorbidity resolution.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective cohort study of all patients with BMI above 50 kg/m<sup>2</sup> submitted to IGB before MBS between 2009 and 2023 in a high-volume center. Variables analyzed included weight loss after IGB and MBS, IGB complications, and comorbidity resolution. Suboptimal clinical responses were defined as %TWL < 5% for IGB, %TWL < 20% for MBS, and %TWL < 25% or BMI ≥ 35 kg/m<sup>2</sup> for IGB + MBS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventy-four patients (mean BMI 58.8 ± 8 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) were included. After IGB, the mean %TWL was 14.2 ± 8.5%, with a 21.6% complication rate, predominantly nausea and vomiting, and one death. Suboptimal clinical response of IGB affected 13.5% of patients, and 5.4% required early removal. Two years after MBS, the mean %TWL was 38.2 ± 11.6%, mainly due to MBS, yet approximately one-third of %TWL was attributed to IGB. No correlation was found between IGB and MBS outcomes. At 2-year follow-up, 45.1% patients had %TWL ≥ 25 and BMI < 35 kg/m<sup>2</sup>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The IGB is a treatment option before MBS in patients with Obesity Class IV/V, with acceptable weight loss outcomes but not infrequent complications. A multidisciplinary approach is mandatory, and all treatments must be considered in this difficult subset of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349788/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748753","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-24DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07367-2
L Gensthaler, M Stauffer, J Jedamzik, C Bichler, L Nixdorf, P Richwien, J Eichelter, F B Langer, G Prager, D M Felsenreich
{"title":"Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy as Effective Treatment for Patients with Postoperative Leakage After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery-A Single-Center Experience.","authors":"L Gensthaler, M Stauffer, J Jedamzik, C Bichler, L Nixdorf, P Richwien, J Eichelter, F B Langer, G Prager, D M Felsenreich","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07367-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07367-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is standardized and safe. Nevertheless, complications such as anastomotic leakage (AL) or staple-line leakage (SLL) can occur. In upper GI or colorectal surgery, endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) offers a therapeutic alternative to revisional surgery. Data on EVT in patients with leakage after MBS remain scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of EVT and its potential as endoscopic alternative to revisional surgery.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>All patients treated for AL or SLL with EVT after MBS between 01/2016 and 08/2023 at the Department for General Surgery, Medical University Vienna, were included in this retrospective, single-center study. Therapeutic value of EVT as management option for acute postoperative leakage after MBS in daily practice was evaluated. Statistical analyses were performed descriptively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-one patients were treated with EVT within the observational period of 7 years. In 11 cases (52.4%), the index surgery was a primary bariatric intervention; in 10 cases (47.6%), a secondary surgery after initial MBS was performed. Favored approach was a combination of revisional surgery and EVT (n = 18; 85.7%), intermediate self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) in 16 (76.2%) cases. EVT was changed six times (0-33) every 3-4 days. Mean EVT time was 25.1 days (3-97). No severe associated complications were detected and EVT showed an efficacy of 95.2%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This small case series supports the trend to establish EVT in daily clinical practice when revisional surgery after MBS is needed, thus preventing further reoperation and reducing associated morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141752265","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07308-z
Giulio Emilio Brancati, Viarda Cosentino, Margherita Barbuti, Francesco Weiss, Alba Calderone, Paola Fierabracci, Guido Salvetti, Ferruccio Santini, Giulio Perugi
{"title":"Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported ADHD Symptoms in Bariatric Patients: Focus on Mood and Anxiety Comorbidity, Disordered Eating, and Temperamental Traits.","authors":"Giulio Emilio Brancati, Viarda Cosentino, Margherita Barbuti, Francesco Weiss, Alba Calderone, Paola Fierabracci, Guido Salvetti, Ferruccio Santini, Giulio Perugi","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07308-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07308-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. A positive association between ADHD and obesity has been observed, especially in adult samples. In this study, prevalence and correlates of self-reported symptoms indicative of a positive screening for ADHD were examined in patients seeking bariatric treatment.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The study sample was composed of 260 adult patients with obesity referred for bariatric surgery to the Obesity Center of the Endocrinology Unit in Pisa University Hospital between January 2006 and November 2016 (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; mean ± standard deviation = 46.27 ± 7.45 kg/m<sup>2</sup>). ADHD symptoms were identified using ADHD Symptom Check-List-90-R Screening Scale. Night-eating, binge-eating/purging behaviors, and temperamental and character traits were assessed in a subsample of 95 patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty participants had a positive screening for ADHD (11.5%, 95% CI = 7.9-16.1%). Patients with a positive screening showed significantly higher rates of anxiety disorders (40% vs. 16.5%, χ<sup>2</sup> = 7.97, p = 0.005) panic disorder (40% vs. 14.3%, χ<sup>2</sup> = 10.48, p = 0.001), and a higher severity of psychopathological symptoms and sleep disturbances than those without. In subsample analyses, ADHD symptoms severity was associated with more bulimic behaviors (r = 0.31-0.46), greater harm avoidance (r = 0.45-0.66), less self-directedness (r = - 0.44-0.63), and cooperativeness (r = - 0.26-0.42).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ADHD symptoms may be common in patients with obesity seeking bariatric treatment and are positively associated with disordered eating, internalizing features, and maladaptive character traits.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>V, cross sectional descriptive study.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141760146","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07441-9
Mohamed Hany, Hala M Demerdash, Anwar Ashraf Abouelnasr, Ann Samy Shafiq Agayby, Mohamed Ibrahim, Ramy E Arida, Bart Torensma
{"title":"Relationship Between Weight Loss, Changes in Serum hs-CRP Levels and apo A-1 Lipoprotein, and High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol Ratios as Predictors for Improved Cardiovascular Risk Factors After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.","authors":"Mohamed Hany, Hala M Demerdash, Anwar Ashraf Abouelnasr, Ann Samy Shafiq Agayby, Mohamed Ibrahim, Ramy E Arida, Bart Torensma","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07441-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07441-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Obesity, a major global health concern, is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), often due to dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective weight reduction surgery that not only alters body metabolism and gastrointestinal physiology but also significantly lowers cardiovascular disease risk.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study explores the impact of weight loss on serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), an established inflammatory marker, and changes in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) ratios, serum apo A-1, lipid profile, and HOMA-IR in severe obesity undergoing LSG. Anthropometric measurements and blood samples were collected preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively to hs-CRP, HOMA-IR, lipid profile, apo A-1, and low- and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C/HDL-C) ratios, total cholesterol to HDL-C (TC/HDL-C) ratio, and monocyte to high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ratio (MHR).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 70 patients were analyzed after 6 months and reached %TWL 27.4 ± 9.5 and %EWL 62.0 ± 15.4. Significant improvements were noted in all measured biomarkers. Analysis showed that each unit reduction in BMI significantly affected hs-CRP and HDL-C. Furthermore, moderate associations between hs-CRP and various cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers, including a negative correlation with apo A-1 and positive correlations with total cholesterol (TC), TC/HDL-C, and LDL-C/HDL-C, along with a mild positive correlation with HOMA-IR.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Weight loss following LSG significantly reduced inflammation and improved atheroprotection. Improved inflammation markers were associated with favorable changes in cardiovascular risk factors, including HDL-C ratios particularly TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, and apo A-1.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349864/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141976276","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-13DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07452-6
Estela Benito, Marta Cuadrado, Beatriz Ugalde, Jesús M Gómez-Martín, Belén Vega, Julio Galindo, José I Botella-Carretero
{"title":"Pregnancy and Nutritional Factors in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome After Metabolic Surgery.","authors":"Estela Benito, Marta Cuadrado, Beatriz Ugalde, Jesús M Gómez-Martín, Belén Vega, Julio Galindo, José I Botella-Carretero","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07452-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07452-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141971543","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-08-10DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07445-5
Caterina Conte
{"title":"Comment on the Meta-analysis of Liraglutide for Weight Regain: Methodological Considerations.","authors":"Caterina Conte","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07445-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07445-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141913469","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-09DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07267-5
Floris F E Bruinsma, Simon W Nienhuijs, Ronald S L Liem, Jan Willem M Greve, Perla J Marang-van de Mheen
{"title":"The Impact of Longer Biliopancreatic Limb Length on Weight Loss and Comorbidity Improvement at 5 Years After Primary Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Population-Based Matched Cohort Study.","authors":"Floris F E Bruinsma, Simon W Nienhuijs, Ronald S L Liem, Jan Willem M Greve, Perla J Marang-van de Mheen","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07267-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07267-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Different limb lengths are used in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery, as there is no consensus which limb length strategy has the best outcomes. The biliopancreatic limb (BPL) is thought to play an important role in achieving weight loss and associated comorbidity resolution. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a longer BPL on weight loss and comorbidity improvement at 5 years after primary RYGB.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All patients aged ≥ 18 years undergoing primary RYGB between 2014-2017 with registered follow-up 5 years after surgery were included. Long BPL was defined as BPL ≥ 100 cm and short BPL as BPL < 100 cm. The primary outcome was achieving at least 25% total weight loss (TWL) at 5 years. Secondary outcomes included absolute %TWL and improvement of comorbidities. A propensity score matched logistic and linear regression was used to estimate the difference in outcomes between patients with long and short BPL.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 5 years, long BPL had higher odds to achieve ≥ 25% TWL (odds ratio (OR) 1.19, 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.01 - 1.41]) and was associated with 1.26% higher absolute TWL (β = 1.26, 95% CI [0.53 - 1.99]). Furthermore, long BPL was more likely to result in improved diabetes mellitus (OR = 2.17, 95% CI [1.31 - 3.60]) and hypertension (OR = 1.45, 95% CI [1.06 - 1.99]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients undergoing RYGB with longer BPL achieved higher weight loss and were more likely to achieve improvement of comorbidities at 5 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349854/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141563985","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-31DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07426-8
Alessio Bombardieri, Annalisa Bufano, Noemi Fralassi, Cristina Ciuoli, Nicoletta Benenati, Cristina Dalmiglio, Costantino Voglino, Andrea Tirone, Giuseppe Vuolo, Maria Grazia Castagna
{"title":"Assessing the Prevalence of Male Obesity-Associated Gonadal Dysfunction in Severe Obesity: A Focus on the Impact of Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Approaches.","authors":"Alessio Bombardieri, Annalisa Bufano, Noemi Fralassi, Cristina Ciuoli, Nicoletta Benenati, Cristina Dalmiglio, Costantino Voglino, Andrea Tirone, Giuseppe Vuolo, Maria Grazia Castagna","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07426-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07426-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Obesity is an important risk factor for secondary hypogonadism in men. Several studies evaluated the impact of bariatric surgery on gonadal function in men, proving an improvement in testosterone levels, without yet a global consensus on the impact of different surgical approaches. Objectives of the study are: to estimate the prevalence of obesity-associated gonadal dysfunction among men with severe obesity; to evaluate the response to bariatric surgery in terms of resolution of this condition, distinguishing between restrictive and restrictive-malabsorptive surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective evaluation of 413 males with severe obesity (BMI 44.7 ± 8.3 kg/m2). A subgroup of them (61.7%) underwent bariatric surgery. Anthropometric assessment (weight, BMI, waist and hip circumference), metabolic (glyco-lipidic asset and urate) and hormonal (morning gonadotropin and total testosterone) assessments were carried out at baseline and 3-6 months post-surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Using a TT threshold of 2.64 ng/ml, 256 out of 413 (62%) patients were categorized as having biochemical hypogonadism. At multivariate analysis, the only parameter significantly associated with biochemical hypogonadism, was BMI value (p = 0.001). At 3-6 months after surgery, during the acute weight loss phase, only 20.1% of patients still had biochemical hypogonadism. At multivariate analysis, which included age, presurgical BMI, pre-surgical TT, surgical approach and %EWL, presurgical TT levels (p = 0.0004), %EWL (p = 0.04), and mixed restrictive-malabsorptive surgery (p = 0.01), were independently associated with the recovery of gonadal function.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this study underscore the potential reversibility of obesity-associated gonadal dysfunction through bariatric surgery, highlighting the importance of considering surgical approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11349851/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141860488","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-05-17DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07249-7
L Deycies Gaete, J Attila Csendes, A Tomás González, P Álvaro Morales, Benjamín Panza
{"title":"Long-term (11 Years) Results of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Changes in Weight, Blood Levels of Sugar and Lipids, and Late Adverse Effects : Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Results.","authors":"L Deycies Gaete, J Attila Csendes, A Tomás González, P Álvaro Morales, Benjamín Panza","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07249-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07249-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) remains the most effective procedure to treat severe obesity with proven short- and intermediate-term benefits. The main goal is to describe the effects on weight and biochemical laboratory tests after long-term follow-up (11 years).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A prospective cohort of adults with obesity treated with LRYGB between 2004 and 2010 in one center were studied. Patients with prior bariatric or upper digestive tract surgery, hiatal hernia >4 cm, alcoholism, or decompensated conditions were excluded. The study enrolled 123 patients, with a mean follow-up of 133±29 months and a 14% loss of participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The percentage of Total Weight Loss (%TWL) at one, five, and eleven years was 30.3±8.4%, 29.1±6.9%, and 23.4±7%, respectively. Of the patients, 61.3% (65/106) maintained a %TWL≥20 after eleven years. Recurrent Weight Gain (RWG) at five and eleven years was 2.6±11.4% and 11 ±11.5%, respectively. At the end of the follow-up, 31.1% (33/106) of patients had RWG≥15%. Hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia improved in 85.7% (54/63) and 90.2% (7/61) of the cohort, respectively. Remission of diabetes occurred in 80% of this subgroup. Gallstones developed in 28% of patients, and bowel obstruction due to internal hernia occurred in 9.4%. Anemia due to iron deficiency appeared in 25 patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>After surgery, there is a significant and durable loss of weight, with a tendency for late Recurrent Weight Gain. Furthermore, the improvement in biochemical parameters is sustained over time, but surgery's adverse effects may appear later.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140958671","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 : 2024-09-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07412-0
Songhao Hu, Cunchuan Wang, Zhiyong Dong, Wah Yang
{"title":"Long Narrow Pouch Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LN-RYGB) for Recurrent Weight Gain After Sleeve Gastrectomy.","authors":"Songhao Hu, Cunchuan Wang, Zhiyong Dong, Wah Yang","doi":"10.1007/s11695-024-07412-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11695-024-07412-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most performed metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). However, with the increase of SG in different regions, recurrent weight gain after SG is challenging for bariatric surgeons. We introduce a modified operation with a long, narrow pouch in RYGB (LN-RYGB) for weight regain after SG which enhanced the restrictive function in RYGB.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>The LN-RYGB has a longer and narrow gastric pouch for 10 cm. The length of small Roux and biliopancreatic are the same as RYGB. As a revisional surgery, the post-1 year excess weight loss percentage (%EWL) was 63.1% and total weight loss percentage (%TWL) was 29.1% in 5 cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>LN-RYGB is an optional treatment for recurrent weight gain after SG; a randomized control trial is needed to verify the long-term effect of LN-RYGB.</p>","PeriodicalId":19460,"journal":{"name":"Obesity Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748754","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}