{"title":"Leaks after sleeve gastrectomy – A narrative review","authors":"N. Jain, R. Bhojwani, K. Mahawar","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_2_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_2_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has become a standalone procedure for the treatment of severe obesity with excellent short- and mid-term outcome. Staple-line leak is one of the most dreaded complications of this procedure. Following a standardized sequence of critical steps can help decrease the incidence of leaks. In this review, we examine the etiopathogenesis of leaks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and important implicated technical considerations. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search of various databases was performed with relevant keywords. The published scientific literature was critically appraised. Results: Patient-, surgery-, and surgeon-related risk factors should be recognized and modifiable risk factors should be addressed. There are anatomical, physiological, and technical considerations that contribute to the pathogenesis of leaks, based on which a multitude of precautions need to be taken to prevent staple-line leak. Conclusion: The correct bougie size, distance from the pylorus, stapler size, orientation of staple line, and distance from angle of His and an intraoperative leak test are some of the crucial aspects for a successful outcome after sleeve gastrectomy. Staple size less than that of 1.5 mm should not be used on the stomach, stapling should be initiated at least 5 cm from pylorus and calibrated on a bougie that should not be <32 Fr size. Reinforcing the staple line reduces the incidence of hemorrhage, and current evidence indicates the incidence of leak. Performing a leak test, though offers less sensitivity to predict a leak, does help in detecting the immediate mechanical failure of staple line.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"25 6 1","pages":"2 - 9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83159094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of gastrojejunostomy anastomotic leak post one anastomosis gastric bypass with a covered stent alone","authors":"P. Bhatia, H. Sheth, S. Bhatia, S. Baig","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_6_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_6_21","url":null,"abstract":"Leaks after one anastomosis gastric bypass are managed based on the timing of presentation and the presence or absence of peritonitis. Reoperation is strongly advocated because of the potential severity of biliary peritonitis. Recently, nonoperative treatment is being increasingly employed, especially for staple line disruptions or unspecified leaks. We report successful usage of a covered esophageal stent in a gastrojejunostomy anastomosis leak with a favorable outcome.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"8 1","pages":"55 - 58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84194804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Singhal, V. Cardoso, C. Ludwig, J. Super, Yashasvi Rajeev, G. Rudge, G. Gkoutos, K. Mahawar, GENEVA collaborators, Ashraf M Shoma
{"title":"Thirty-day morbidity and mortality of bariatric and metabolic surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A subset analysis of the GENEVA cohort study","authors":"R. Singhal, V. Cardoso, C. Ludwig, J. Super, Yashasvi Rajeev, G. Rudge, G. Gkoutos, K. Mahawar, GENEVA collaborators, Ashraf M Shoma","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_1_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_1_21","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: There is a paucity of data in the scientific literature on the morbidity and mortality of bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) in individuals suffering from Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The current study is a secondary analysis of the GENEVA dataset to understand this. Materials and Methods: Logistic regressions were performed to investigate the influence of diabetes on complication rates and procedure selection. Ethical approval was not required. Results: One thousand four hundred and seventy-five of these patients were suffering from T2D at the time of the surgery (416 diet-treated type 2 diabetes), 806 oral agent-treated type 2 diabetes, and 253 insulin-treated type 2 diabetes [ITD]). Six hundred and fifty (44.1%) of these patients underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG); 487 (33%) underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; 230 (15.6%) underwent a one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB); and 108 (7.3%) underwent some other procedures. The 30-day mortality of BMS in those without T2D was 0.07% (4/5609) as compared to 0.4% (6/1475) and 0.8% (2/253) in those with T2D and ITD, respectively. 7.9% of those with T2D developed a 30-day complication compared to 6.5% without T2D (P = 0.0475). There was an increased risk of complications in patients with ITD on univariate and multivariate analysis. Patients with T2D were significantly less likely to undergo an LSG and significantly more likely to undergo an OAGB. Conclusions: ITD patients undergoing BMS experienced significantly higher 30-day morbidity and mortality. Although LSG was the most common procedure in patients with T2D, these patients were less likely to undergo LSG than patients without T2D.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"1 1","pages":"34 - 41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73224757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medium-Term outcomes after Roux-en-Y-Gastric Bypass: Experience from a Tertiary Healthcare Center from India","authors":"P. Arumugaswamy, Vitish Singla, S. Aggarwal","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_2_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_2_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Roux en Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has been highly effective in weight loss and it has been the procedure of choice for patients suffering from diabetes. There is a high attrition rate in long-term follow-up. Hence, limited long-term data are available. Methodology: We collected retrospectively data from a prospectively maintained institutional database. To increase the long-term follow-up rate, a telephonic interview was conducted with patients who had not come for long-term follow-up. Standard definitions were used for weight loss, weight regain, comorbidities, comorbidity resolution, and nutritional parameters. Results: Of 142 patients who underwent laparoscopic RYGB between 2008 and 2018, 125 patients (M: 33, F: 92; Age: 42.4 ± 5.2 years) were included in the study. The mean % weight loss at 1, 3, 5, and 7 years was 28.9, 31.8, 31.3, and 31.7, respectively. Mean % excess body mass index loss (% EBMIL) at 1, 3, 5, and 7 years was 67.6 ± 18, 73.7 ± 17.9, 71.7 ± 20.7, and 69.5 ± 24.6, respectively. Median weight regain at 3, 5, and 7 years was 8.4%, 12.7%, and 24% of weight lost. Significant weight regain was seen in 1 patient at 3 years and 3 patients at 5 and 7 years of follow-up. Among patients suffering from diabetes, 50.9% had remission and 45.3% had improvement at 1 year. At 5 years, this was 56% and 40%, respectively. Among patients suffering from hypertension, at 5 years, remission was seen in 11 (64.7%) out of 17. Significant improvements were seen in hypothyroidism, OSA, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and lipid profile. There was a statistically significant decrease in mean levels of fasting blood sugar, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), hemoglobin, serum calcium, insulin, c-peptide, serum albumin, and total protein and there was an increase in mean Vitamin D levels at 1 year follow-up. There was a decrease in mean levels of folate, total iron-binding capacity, parathyroid hormone, and alkaline phosphatase and an increase in mean Vitamin B12, iron, and ferritin postsurgery. However, this was statistically not significant. Nutritional deficiencies were noted. Seven complications were noted out of 142 procedures and no surgery-related mortality. Three patients had significant weight regain beyond 5 years. Conclusion: RYGB is a safe and effective bariatric procedure with well-sustained results in long run. Nutritional supplementation is required to correct deficiencies.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"56 1","pages":"16 - 23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74639503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sigin Satheesh, A. Shetty, A. Nasta, Madhu Goel, Ramen Goel
{"title":"Early weight loss: A determinant of total weight loss after bariatric surgery","authors":"Sigin Satheesh, A. Shetty, A. Nasta, Madhu Goel, Ramen Goel","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_3_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_3_21","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bariatric surgery is the most effective weight loss intervention for patients with severe obesity. Several studies have shown wide variability in weight loss response between patients. The aim of the study is to identify comparative poor responders based on weight loss in the early postoperative period. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 125 patients who underwent primary bariatric surgery by a single surgeon and completed 1 year of follow-up was performed. Patients were divided into two groups based on % Total Weight loss (%TWL) at 1 month after surgery: Group 1-who lost <10% TWL and Group 2-who lost >10% TWL. The comparison of factors in both groups at different time points was executed using paired t-tests or analysis of variance. The relationships between Group 1 and Group 2 after 1 year follow-up period were assessed through linear regression analyses. Results: Seventy (56%) patients lost <10% TWL and 55 (44%) patients lost more than 10% TWL in 1 month after surgery. Mean weight loss at 1 month and 1 year after surgery was 9 ± 5.5 kg and 37 ± 13.3 kg in Group 1 compared to 16 ± 5.2 and 46 ± 16.4 kg in Group 2, respectively. Patients with >10%TWL at 1 month had significantly greater %TWL at 1 year (P = 0.001). Linear regression analysis showed a positive correlation between patients who lost >10%TWL 1 month after surgery and weight loss at 1 year. Conclusion: Postoperative percentage TWL of <10% at 1 month can be used as an early determinant of comparatively poor weight loss at 1 year. Early initiation of aggressive and multimodal treatment strategies is likely to improve overall weight loss outcomes after surgery.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"32 1","pages":"30 - 33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84668918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gastric bypass: Historical evolution and technical development of a time-honored bariatric procedure","authors":"Eduardo Bastos, D. Pajecki","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_7_21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_7_21","url":null,"abstract":"Gastric bypass (GB) was originally described over 50 years ago as an alternative to jejunoileal bypass in the surgical approach to morbid obesity. Since then, several technical improvements and modifications have been proposed over time to simplify technical execution, enhance outcomes, and minimize the risk of complications and/or adverse effects. After half a century of robust and sustained results, the technical drawing of the GB still undergoes improvements, mainly to ensure even more safety for obese patients and encompass modern concepts of metabolic surgery. This review aims to outline the main technical changes proposed for GB from its original description to the current times.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"1 1","pages":"10 - 15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90160862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Jobson, Julia Freckelton, Melanie K Seale, L. Chong, Nicole N. Winter, M. Read, S. Ward, M. Hii
{"title":"Gastric remnant shape following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy correlates with weight loss: A retrospective cohort study","authors":"D. Jobson, Julia Freckelton, Melanie K Seale, L. Chong, Nicole N. Winter, M. Read, S. Ward, M. Hii","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_1_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_1_22","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a safe and effective bariatric surgical procedure. Sleeve configuration is believed to be an important outcome of good operative technique, yet the relationship of sleeve shape to clinical outcomes including weight loss and postoperative symptoms is not clearly defined. This study aims to identify whether gastric remnant anatomical shape is associated with short-term postoperative weight loss or symptoms of reflux, regurgitation, or dysphagia. Methods: 207 LSG patients were identified from a prospective, multicentre unit database who had surgery between June 2015 and June 2019. Routine postoperative upper gastrointestinal gastrograffin contrast studies were performed between postoperative days one to five and analyzed using a standardized protocol. Gastric remnant shape was classified as either tubular, proximal pouch or distal pouch consistent with previous studies. ANOVA Kruskal − Wallis and Mann − Whitney U-tests were performed to determine the effect of gastric remnant anatomy on weight loss. Descriptive statistics examined the symptoms of reflux, regurgitation, and dysphagia. Results: Gastric remnant anatomy was classified as tubular in 159/207 (78%), proximal pouch in 15/207 (7%), and distal pouch in 33/207 (16%). Patients with a tubular shape had a significantly greater reduction in median body mass index at 12 months postoperatively compared to those with a proximal pouch (11.3 kg/m2 vs. 10.2 kg/m2, P = 0.01). There was no relationship identified between gastric remnant shape and postoperative reflux, regurgitation, or dysphagia. Conclusion: A tubular-shaped gastric remnant is associated with increased weight loss. This suggests that tubular shape should be considered the desired LSG shape for greatest weight loss.","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"1 1","pages":"24 - 29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83080039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step","authors":"P. Chowbey, Ramen Goel, K. Mahawar","doi":"10.4103/jbs.jbs_3_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jbs.jbs_3_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"40 1","pages":"1 - 1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90279165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chang Seok Ko, Jin Ho Jheong, Seong-A Jeong, Chung Sik Gong, In-Seob Lee, Beom Su Kim, Byung Sik Kim, Hye Soon Park, Se Hee Min, Moon-Won Yoo
{"title":"Early Clinical Outcomes of the Morbidly Obese Patients Who Underwent Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy by Gastric Cancer Surgeons: the Analysis of Fifty Consecutive Cases.","authors":"Chang Seok Ko, Jin Ho Jheong, Seong-A Jeong, Chung Sik Gong, In-Seob Lee, Beom Su Kim, Byung Sik Kim, Hye Soon Park, Se Hee Min, Moon-Won Yoo","doi":"10.17476/jmbs.2021.10.2.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17476/jmbs.2021.10.2.66","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The number of bariatric surgeries performed at our tertiary hospital has gradually increased since the national health insurance began to cover their expenses in January of 2019. This study examined the early surgical outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) performed by experienced gastric cancer surgeons.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed and analyzed data from 50 patients who underwent LSG between November of 2018 and April of 2020 at the Asan Medical Center by 1 of 5 experienced surgeons each of whom performed approximately 100-300 cases of gastrectomy annually. The age, body mass index (BMI), weight, presence of comorbidities, operation time, hospital stay after surgery, postoperative complications, postoperative excess weight loss (EWL), and resolution of comorbidities were examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age, BMI, and weight were 37.29±9.77 years, 37.12 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, and 102.00 kg, respectively. The mean operation time and postoperative length of hospital stay were 109.59±35.88 and 5.06±1.20 days, respectively. Two patients (4.00%) had early postoperative complications and postoperative leakage; bleeding and stenosis were not reported. The EWL after 1 and 6 months of operation was 26.55% and 60.34%, respectively. The resolution of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia after 6 months of operation was 88.89%, 54.54%, and 50.00%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>LSG is safe and effective when performed by an experienced gastric cancer surgeon; however, a long-term follow-up of patients is required.</p>","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"10 2","pages":"66-73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/d9/e2/jmbs-10-66.PMC9847638.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9130973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juan Carlos Sebastián-Tomás, José Ángel Díez-Ares, Nuria Peris-Tomás, Sergio Navarro-Martínez, Dolores Periañez-Gómez, Álvaro Pérez-Rubio, Ezequiel Martínez-Mas, Ramón Trullenque-Juan
{"title":"Simultaneous Complex Incisional Hernia Repair and Bariatric Surgery for Obese Patients: a Case Series of a Single-Center Early Experience.","authors":"Juan Carlos Sebastián-Tomás, José Ángel Díez-Ares, Nuria Peris-Tomás, Sergio Navarro-Martínez, Dolores Periañez-Gómez, Álvaro Pérez-Rubio, Ezequiel Martínez-Mas, Ramón Trullenque-Juan","doi":"10.17476/jmbs.2021.10.2.55","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17476/jmbs.2021.10.2.55","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Obesity is associated with recurrence of complex incisional hernia repair (CIHR). Bariatric procedure during CIHR can improve recurrence rates without increasing morbidity. This study aimed to describe our results after CIHR in patients with obesity, in which a simultaneous bariatric procedure was performed.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We performed a retrospective observational study including patients who underwent surgery between January 2014 and December 2018, with a complex incisional hernia (CIH) according to the Slater classification and body mass index (BMI) ≥35. CIHR was the main indication for surgery. We collected demographic data, comorbidities, CIH classification according to the European Hernia Society, type of bariatric procedure, postoperative morbidity using the Dindo-Clavien classification, and short-term results. Computed tomography (CT) is performed preoperatively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ten patients were included in the study (7 women). The mean BMI was 43.63±4.91 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. The size of the abdominal wall defect on CT was 8.86±3.93 cm. According to the European Hernia Society classification, all CIHs were W2 or higher. Prosthetic repair of the CIH was selected. Onlay, sublay, preperitoneal, and inlay mesh placement were performed twice each, as well as one modified component separation technique and one transversus abdominis release. Gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy was the only major complication. Short-term outcomes included one recurrence, and % total weight loss was 24.04±8.03 after 1-year follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The association of bariatric procedures during CIHR seems to be feasible, safe, and could be an option for surgical treatment in selected patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":73828,"journal":{"name":"Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery","volume":"10 2","pages":"55-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/58/be/jmbs-10-55.PMC9847639.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9130975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}