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Scott AW, Amateau SK, Leslie DB, Ikramuddin S, Wise ES. Prediction of 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality After Conversion of Sleeve Gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Use of an Artificial Neural Network. Am Surg 2024; 90:1202-1210. [PMID: 38197867 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241227182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is indicated primarily for unsatisfactory weight loss or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study aimed to use a comprehensive database to define predictors of 30-day reoperation, readmission, reintervention, or mortality. An artificial neural network (ANN) was employed to optimize prediction of the composite endpoint (occurrence of 1+ morbid event). METHODS Areview of 8895 patients who underwent conversion for weight-related or GERD-related indications was performed using the 2021 MBSAQIP national dataset. Demographics, comorbidities, laboratory values, and other factors were assessed for bivariate and subsequent multivariable associations with the composite endpoint (P ≤ .05). Factors considered in the multivariable model were imputed into a three-node ANN with 20% randomly withheld for internal validation, to optimize predictive accuracy. Models were compared using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. RESULTS 39% underwent conversion for weight considerations and 61% for GERD. Rates of 30-day reoperation, readmission, reintervention, mortality, and the composite endpoint were 3.0%, 7.1%, 2.1%, .1%, and 9.1%, respectively. Of the nine factors associated with the composite endpoint on bivariate analysis, only non-white race (P < .001; odds ratio 1.4), lower body-mass index (P < .001; odds ratio .22), and therapeutic anticoagulation (P = .001; odds ratio 2.0) remained significant upon multivariable analysis. Areas under ROC curves for the multivariable regression, ANN training, and validation sets were .587, .601, and .604, respectively. DISCUSSION Identification of risk factors for morbidity after conversion offers critical information to improve patient selection and manage postoperative expectations. ANN models, with appropriate clinical integration, may optimize prediction of morbidity.
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- Adam W Scott
- School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Quint E, Perry ZH, Elkrinawi N, Kukeev I, Czeiger D, Vakhrushev A, Sebbag G, Dukhno O. Banded One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (BOAGB) for Patients Living with Obesity and Extreme Obesity: A Single Institution's Experience. Obes Surg 2024; 34:1756-1763. [PMID: 38557949 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07194-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of patients suffering from extreme obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50) has significantly increased over the past three decades, surpassing the rise in the general population of overweight patients. Weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery in patients suffering from extreme obesity are less favorable, with a higher incidence of weight regain. Variations of existing bariatric procedures have been proposed to address this issue. One such variation is adding a gastric band to limit the expansion of the newly created pouch. Limited data exist regarding the effectiveness of this procedure, called the banded one-anastomosis gastric bypass (BOAGB) procedure, compared to other bariatric procedures. METHOD In this retrospective study, we compared all patients who underwent the BOAGB procedure at the Bariatric Surgery Unit in our Medical Center with a postoperative follow-up of at least 1 year with patients who underwent a one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG) procedures. Data collected included demographics, comorbidities, surgical outcomes, complications, and postoperative quality-of-life assessments. RESULTS One hundred eleven patients were enlisted to our study during the relevant study period-24 patients underwent the BOAGB procedure, 43 underwent OAGB, and 44 underwent a SG. Lost to follow-up beyond 30 days was 9% (at 1-year post-surgery, we were able to establish contact with 101 patients). The pre-op BMI was significantly higher in the BOAGB group compared to the other procedures. Additionally, a higher prevalence of diabetes was observed in the BOAGB group. The duration of surgery was significantly longer for the BOAGB procedure. No significant differences were found in surgical complications. Overall, all procedures resulted in significant excess weight loss (EWL) or change in BMI, improvement in comorbidities, and improved quality of life postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS The BOAGB procedure, like OAGB and SG, demonstrated favorable weight loss outcomes and weight maintenance 1 year postoperatively without significant differences between the procedures. The BOAGB procedure is relatively new, with good bariatric outcomes and a favorable safety profile. Long-term study is needed to evaluate these various bariatric procedures' efficacy further.
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- Elchanan Quint
- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
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- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, The Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba, Israel.
- Department of General Surgery A, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel.
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- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, The Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
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- Department of General Surgery B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheba, Israel
- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, The Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba, Israel
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Shustak A, Wolfe L, Ambrosio M, Sharp S, Wieghard N. Disparities in postoperative outcomes among diverse patient groups with inflammatory bowel disease. Ann Gastroenterol 2024; 37:327-332. [PMID: 38779648 PMCID: PMC11107412 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2024.0871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) represents a significant burden in the United States. We aim to evaluate disparities in postoperative outcomes among diverse patients undergoing surgery for IBD. Methods The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) (2016-2018) was used to calculate national estimates for a number of postoperative complications in patients with IBD. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS survey procedures when calculating the national estimates. Results A majority of the 107,375 patients (weighted) undergoing surgery for IBD were White (81.7%), rather than Black (10.1%) or Hispanic (8.2%). Black patients had higher rates of postoperative infections compared to White or Hispanic patients (4.2% vs. 3.1% vs. 2.7%, P=0.0137). There was a significant difference in morbidity and mortality, with higher rates in Black patients (20.1% vs. 17.1% vs. 17.9%, P=0.0029). Black patients experienced longer average hospital stays compared to White or Hispanic patients (12.6 vs. 9.6 vs. 11.2 days, P<0.001), despite suffering fewer comorbidities (Modified Charlson Index 1.9 vs. 2.3 vs. 2.0, P<0.001). Conclusions This study demonstrated racial disparities in postoperative outcomes, with Black patients experiencing significantly higher rates of postoperative infections, overall morbidity and mortality, and length of stay, despite suffering from fewer comorbidities. This suggests an opportunity to improve equity of care for all patients with IBD by further examining social determinants of health that have not been traditionally studied.
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- Ashley Shustak
- Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida (Ashley Shustak)
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- Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia (Matthew Ambrosio, Luke Wolfe)
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- Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia (Matthew Ambrosio, Luke Wolfe)
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia (Stephen Sharp, Nicole Wieghard), USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia (Stephen Sharp, Nicole Wieghard), USA
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Trooboff S, Pohl A, Spaulding AC, White LJ, Edwards MA. County health ranking: untangling social determinants of health and other factors associated with short-term bariatric surgery outcomes. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024:S1550-7289(24)00122-9. [PMID: 38760296 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND The complex interplay of the social determinants of health, race/ethnicity, and traditional surgical risk factors on outcomes following metabolic surgery is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between the social determinants of health as measured by county health ranking (CHR) and short-term metabolic surgery outcomes. SETTING Five accredited bariatric program sites at a national academic health system. METHODS Data were collected from 5 sites of a single health system from 2010 to 2021. Current procedural terminology codes identified primary and revisional cases. Patient characteristics, procedural data, and 30-day occurrences were collected. CHRs for health factors were determined by ZIP Code and stratified into best, middle, and worst terciles. The primary outcome was 30-day complications, readmissions, or reinterventions/reoperations. Logistic regression assessed the correlation between CHR tercile and morbidity. RESULTS We analyzed 4,315 primary and 370 revisional metabolic surgery cases. Overall, 64.0%, 27.4%, and 8.6% of patients lived in the best, middle, and worst CHR terciles, respectively. Patients in the middle and worst CHR terciles were more commonly older; non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic; suffered from preexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or hypertension, were dialysis dependence, were on therapeutic anticoagulation, or had inferior vena cava filters. Middle and worst CHR tercile patients were more likely to undergo index sleeve gastrectomy or robotic-assisted surgery and have surgery performed by a self-designated general surgeon. Thirty-day outcomes were similar across CHR terciles. Racial disparity in multiple short-term outcomes persisted despite adjustment for CHR tercile. CONCLUSION Higher-risk patients are more likely to be from counties with lower CHRs, but CHR was not independently associated with 30-day outcomes after metabolic surgery.
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- Spencer Trooboff
- Department of Surgery, Division of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.
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Ivezaj V, Dilip A, Duffy AJ, Grilo CM. Racial differences after bariatric surgery: 24-month follow-up of a randomized, controlled trial for postoperative loss-of-control eating. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024; 20:261-266. [PMID: 37949690 PMCID: PMC10922356 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND While some bariatric surgery outcomes vary by race/ethnicity, less is known about racial/ethnic differences in loss-of-control (LOC) eating and psychosocial outcomes post-surgery. OBJECTIVE This prospective study examined and extended initial short-term findings regarding racial differences in post-bariatric surgery LOC eating and weight loss to longer-term outcomes through 24-month follow-ups. SETTING Academic medical center in the United States. METHODS Participants were 140 patients (46.4% non-White) in a 3-month randomized, controlled trial for LOC eating performed about 6 months after bariatric surgery. Participants were reassessed at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after treatment ended (about 33 mo after surgery). Doctoral assessors administered the Eating Disorder Examination-Bariatric Surgery Version interview to assess LOC eating and eating-disorder psychopathology at 12- and 24-month follow-ups. The Beck Depression Inventory II was repeated, and measured weight was obtained at all follow-ups. RESULTS White patients had significantly greater percent excess weight loss at all follow-ups than non-White patients (p < .03). White patients reported significantly more LOC eating at 12- (p = .004) and 24-month (p = .024) follow-ups and significantly greater eating disorder psychopathology at 12-month follow-up (p < .028). Racial groups did not differ significantly in eating disorder psychopathology at 24-month follow-ups or in Beck Depression Inventory II depression scores at any follow-ups. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that among patients with LOC eating after bariatric surgery, non-White patients attain a lower percent excess weight loss than White patients but have comparable or better outcomes in LOC eating, associated eating disorder psychopathology, and depression over time.
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- Valentina Ivezaj
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Department of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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Diaz A, Azap L, Moazzam Z, Knight-Davis J, Pawlik TM. Association of social determinants of health International Classification of Disease, Tenth Edition clinical modification codes with outcomes for emergency general surgery and trauma admissions. Surgery 2024; 175:899-906. [PMID: 37863693 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with Acute Care Surgery needs (ie, emergency general surgery diagnosis or trauma admission) are at particularly high risk for nonmedical patient-related factors that can be important drivers of healthcare outcomes. These social determinants of health are typically ascertained at the geographic area level (ie, county or neighborhood) rather than at the individual patient level. Recently, the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition created codes to capture health hazards related to patient socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances. We sought to characterize the impact of these social determinants of health-related codes on perioperative outcomes among patients with acute care surgery needs. METHODS Patients diagnosed between 2017 and 2020 with acute care surgery needs (ie, emergency general surgery diagnosis or a trauma admission) were identified in the California Department of Healthcare Access and information Patient Discharge database. Data on concomitant social determinants of health-related codes (International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition Z55-Z65), which designated health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial (socioeconomic and psychosocial, respectively) circumstances, were obtained. After controlling for patient factors, including age, sex, race, payer type, and admitting hospital, the association of socioeconomic and psychosocial codes with perioperative outcomes and hospital disposition was analyzed. RESULTS Among 483,280 with an acute care surgery admission (emergency general surgery: n = 289,530, 59.9%; trauma: n = 193,705, 40.1%) mean age was 56.5 years (standard deviation: 21.5) and 271,911 (56.3%) individuals were male. Overall, 16,263 (3.4%) patients had a concomitant socioeconomic and psychosocial diagnosis code. The percentage of patients with a concurrent social determinants of health International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition diagnosis increased throughout the study period from 2.6% in 2017 to 4.4% in 2020. Patients that were male (odds ratio 1.89; 95% confidence interval 1.82, 1.96), insured by Medicaid (odds ratio 5.43; 95% confidence interval 5.15, 5.72) or self-pay (odds ratio 3.04; 95% confidence interval 2.75, 3.36) all had higher odds of having an social determinants of health International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition diagnosis. Black race did not have a significant association with an social determinants of health International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition diagnosis (odds ratio 0.99; 95% confidence interval 0.94, 1.04); however, Hispanic (odds ratio 0.44; 95% confidence interval 0.43, 0.46) and Asian (odds ratio 0.40; 95% confidence interval 0.36, 0.44) race/ethnicity was associated with a lower odds of having an social determinants of health International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition diagnosis. After controlling for competing risk factors on multivariable analyses, the risk-adjusted probability of hospital postoperative death was 3.1% (95% confidence interval 2.8, 3.4) among patients with a social determinants of health diagnosis versus 5.9% (95% confidence interval 5.9, 6.0) (odds ratio 0.48; 95% confidence interval 0.44, 0.54) among patients without a social determinants of health diagnosis. Risk-adjusted complications were 26.7% (95% confidence interval 26.1, 37.3) among patients with a social determinants of health diagnosis compared with 31.9% (95% confidence interval 31.7, 32.0) (odds ratio 0.74; 95% confidence interval 0.71, 0.77) among patients without a social determinants of health diagnosis. CONCLUSION International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition social determinants of health code use was low, with only 3.4% of patients having documentation of a socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstance. The presence of an International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision, Tenth Edition social determinants of health code was not associated with greater odds of complications or death; however, it was associated with longer length of stay and higher odds of being discharged to a skilled nursing facility.
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- Adrian Diaz
- The Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, Columbus, OH.
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, Columbus, OH
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- The Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, Columbus, OH
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Lawton RI, Stanford FC. The Role of Racism in Childhood Obesity. Curr Obes Rep 2024; 13:98-106. [PMID: 38172479 PMCID: PMC10939728 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00538-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Obesity rates continue to rise among children and have shown persistent racial disparities. Racism plays a potentially essential and actionable role in these disparities. This report reviews some mechanisms through which racism may shape childhood obesity. RECENT FINDINGS From the youngest ages, disparities in childhood obesity prevalence are already present. Racism may shape intergenerational and prenatal factors that affect obesity and various stressors and environments where children grow up. The relationships between clinicians and patients may also be shaped by everyday racism and legacies of past racism, which may affect obesity prevalence and treatment efficacy. Comprehensive data on the extent to which racism shapes childhood obesity is limited. However, compelling evidence suggests many ways through which racism ultimately does affect childhood obesity. Interventions to address racism at multiple points where it shapes childhood obesity, including intergenerational and prenatal mechanisms, may help to close disparities.
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
- MGH Weight Center, Department of Medicine-Division of Endocrinology-Neuroendocrine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Weight Center, 50 Staniford Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics-Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH), Weight Center, 50 Staniford Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA, USA.
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Diaz A, Pawlik T. Association of ICD-10 Clinical Modification Codes for Social Determinants of Health with Surgical Outcomes and Hospital Charges Among Cancer Patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:1171-1177. [PMID: 38006529 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14501-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We sought to characterize the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH)-related codes on outcomes among patients with a cancer diagnosis. METHODS Patients diagnosed with lung, pancreas, colon, or rectal cancer between 2017 and 2020 were identified in the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information Patient Discharge Database. Data on concomitant SDOH-related codes (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision [ICD-10] Z55-Z65) designating health hazards related to socioeconomic and psychosocial circumstances were obtained. The association of these SDOH codes with postoperative outcomes was evaluated. RESULTS Among 10,421 patients who underwent an operation from 2017 to 2020, median age was 66 years (interquartile range [IQR] 56-75) and nearly half of the cohort was male (n = 551,252.9%). In total, 102 (1%) patients had a concurrent ICD-10 SDOH diagnosis. After controlling for competing risk factors, the risk-adjusted probability of in-hospital death was 4.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.0-7.2) among patients with an SDOH diagnosis compared with 2.9% (95% CI 2.5-3.2) among patients without an SDOH diagnosis (odds ratio [OR] 1.52, 95% CI 0.63-3.66; p = 0.258); postoperative complications were 27.0% (95% CI 20.0-34.1) compared with 24.9% (95% CI 24.1-25.6) among patients without an SDOH diagnosis (OR 1.15, 95% CI 0.73-1.82; p = 0.141), and length of stay was 10.6 days (95% CI 10.0-11.2) compared with 9.4 days (95% CI 9.3-9.5) among patients without an SDOH diagnosis. Patients with an SDOH diagnosis had a 5.19 (95% CI 3.23-8.34; p < 0.005) higher odds of being discharged to a skilled nursing facility versus patients without an SDOH diagnosis. CONCLUSION Uptake and utilization of ICD-10 SDOH was 1% among California patients with lung, pancreas, colon, or rectal cancer. Patients with a concomitant ICD-10 SDOH code had longer length of stay and had higher odds of being discharged to a skilled nursing facility.
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- Adrian Diaz
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Samuels JM, Albaugh VL, Yu D, Chen Y, Williams DB, Spann MD, Wang L, Flynn CR, English WJ. Sex- and operation-dependent effects on 5-year weight loss results of bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024:S1550-7289(24)00038-8. [PMID: 38462409 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Weight loss response after bariatric surgery is highly variable, and several demographic factors are associated with differential responses to surgery. Preclinical studies demonstrate numerous sex-specific responses to bariatric surgery, but whether these responses are also operation dependent is unknown. OBJECTIVE To examine sex-specific weight loss outcomes up to 5 years after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG). SETTING Single center, university, United States. METHODS Retrospective, observational cohort study including RYGB (n = 5057) and vertical SG (n = 2041) patients from a single, academic health center. Percentage total weight loss (TWL) over time was examined with generalized linear mixed models to determine the main and interaction effects of surgery type on weight loss by sex. RESULTS TWL demonstrated a strong sex-by-procedure interaction, with women having a significant advantage with RYGB compared with SG (adjusted difference at 5 yr: 8.0% [95% CI: 7.5-8.5]; P < .001). Men also experienced greater TWL over time with RYGB or SG, but the difference was less and clinically insignificant (adjusted difference at 5 yr: 2.9% [2.0-3.8]; P < .001; P interaction between sex and procedure type = .0001). Overall, women had greater TWL than men, and RYGB patients had greater TWL than SG patients (adjusted difference at 5 yr: 3.1% [2.4-3.2] and 6.9% [6.5-7.3], respectively; both P < .0001). Patients with diabetes lost less weight compared with those without (adjusted difference at 5 yr: 3.0% [2.7-3.2]; P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Weight loss after bariatric surgery is sex- and procedure-dependent. There is an association suggesting a clinically insignificant difference in weight loss between RYGB and SG among male patients at both the 2- and 5-year postsurgery time points.
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- Jason M Samuels
- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
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- Metamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Weitzner ZN, Kim KH, Kim Y, Seo KW, Choi YS, Dutson EP. Comparison of Eastern and Western patients undergoing bariatric surgery at two US and Korean institutions: a retrospective analysis of differing bariatric patient populations. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:129-135. [PMID: 37934296 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10549-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Currently, there are differences in both demographics and indications for bariatric surgery between Eastern and Western countries. We compared postoperative outcomes between Korean and American bariatric programs in order to assess how bariatric surgery differently affects these populations. METHODS We enrolled 540 patients who underwent bariatric surgery at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and 85 patients who underwent surgery at Kosin University Gospel Hospital (KUGH) between January 2019 and December 2020. We compared demographics, complications, weight loss, and metabolic parameters between these groups. RESULTS There was a difference in age between the UCLA and KUGH patient groups (44.3 years vs 37.6 years, P < 0.01). Frequencies of T2DM and OSA were also different (4.2% vs 50.6%, 34.1% vs 85.9% P < 0.01. Length of hospital stay varied (1.55 days vs 6.68 days, P < 0.01), but there was no difference in operating time and complications. There was no difference in percent of excess weight loss between the two groups at 6 months (29.7 vs 33.8, P = 0.13). Hepatic steatosis index (HSI) was higher in the UCLA group both before (54.2 vs 51.5, P < 0.01) and after (44.4 vs 40.0, P = 0.02) surgery. LSG was the most frequently performed operation, and robotic surgery and revisions were performed only in the UCLA program. CONCLUSION There were differences in age, BMI, length of stay, and choice of operation between Korean and American bariatric patients. Also, there were differences in the degree of fatty liver disease using HSI and liver enzymes before and after surgery. There was no significant differences in operation time and complications. These findings suggest differences in bariatric practices and reactions to bariatric surgery in Eastern and Western settings.
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- Zachary N Weitzner
- Department of Surgery, UCLA Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, 72-239 CHS, BOX 956904, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kosin University, 262 Gamcheon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, 49267, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kosin University, 262 Gamcheon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, 49267, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Kosin University, 262 Gamcheon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan, 49267, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, UCLA Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, 72-239 CHS, BOX 956904, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Ramirez JL, Kim E, Fregenal AC, Vigran HJ, Hughes SE, Reynolds CW, Varban OA, Carlin AM, Ehlers AP, Bonham AJ, Finks JF. Depression as a risk factor for adverse outcomes and increased healthcare utilization in bariatric surgery patients. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9582-9590. [PMID: 37735218 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10353-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Depression is strongly associated with obesity and is common among patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Little is known about the impact of depression on early postoperative outcomes or its association with substance use. METHODS The Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative is a statewide quality improvement program that maintains a large clinical registry. We evaluated patients undergoing primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy between 2017 and 2022. Patients self-reported symptoms of depression (PHQ-8) and use of alcohol (AUDIT-C), smoking, prescription opiates, and marijuana at baseline. Preoperative PHQ-8 scores stratified patients based on severity: no depression (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), or severe (15-24). We compared 30-day outcomes and substance use between patients with and without depression. RESULTS Among 44,301 patients, 30.8% had some level of depression, with 19.8% mild, 7.5% moderate, and 3.5% severe. Patients with depression were more likely to have an extended length of stay (LOS) (> 3 days) than those without depression (no depression 2.1% vs. severe depression 3.0%, p = 0.0452). There were no significant differences between no depression and severe depression groups in rates of complications (5.7% vs. 5.2%, p = 0.1564), reoperations (0.9%, vs. 0.8%, p = 0.7394), ED visits (7.7% vs. 7.8%, p = 0.5353), or readmissions (3.2% vs. 3.9%, p = 0.3034). Patients with severe depression had significantly higher rates of smoking (9.7% vs. 12.5%, p < 0.0001), alcohol use disorder (8.6% vs. 14.0%, p < 0.0001), opiate use (14.5% vs. 22.4%, p < 0.0001) and marijuana use (8.4%, vs. 15.5%, p = 0.0008). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that nearly one-third of patients undergoing bariatric surgery have depression, with over 10% in the moderate to severe range. There was a significant association between preoperative depressive symptoms and extended LOS after bariatric surgery, as well as higher rates of smoking and use of marijuana, prescription opiates and alcohol. There was no significant effect on adverse events or other measures of healthcare utilization.
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Chen G, Donahoo WT, Cardel MI, Holgerson A, Ayzengart A, Johnson-Mann CN, Gurka MJ. Variation by race/ethnicity in the utilization and weight loss following metabolic bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1391-1404. [PMID: 37666726 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the disparities in utilization and weight loss outcomes of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) by demographics will inform strategies targeting potential treatment gaps and enhance overall clinical obesity treatment. OBJECTIVE To identify factors associated with utilization and longitudinal weight loss after MBS. SETTING OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium Database. METHODS We performed a retrospective study using data from the OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium between 2012 and 2018. We used logistic regression with intersectional effects to identify factors associated with utilization of MBS. Mixed-effect models were used to estimate longitudinal percentage total weight loss among those who underwent MBS with up to 18 months of follow-up. RESULTS Among 429,821 patients eligible for MBS, 8290 (1.9%) underwent MBS between 2012 and 2018. Intersectional analysis revealed that non-Hispanic Black patients experienced an inferior utilization of MBS compared with non-Hispanic White and Hispanic counterparts, defined by the interaction between race/ethnicity and demographic factors, including male sex, older age, and insurance coverage. In the longitudinal weight loss assessment, 4016 patients (48.3% Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, 51.7% sleeve gastrectomy) were included. We found that non-Hispanic Black patients experienced significantly less weight loss than non-Hispanic White and Hispanic counterparts. Other factors associated with less weight loss over time included undergoing sleeve gastectomy, male sex, lower preoperative body mass index, and having type 2 diabetes at the time of surgery. CONCLUSIONS Our findings will help to design new strategies focusing on the intersection of race/ethnicity and sociodemographic factors to improve access and effectiveness of MBS.
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- Guanming Chen
- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida; WW International, Inc., New York, New York
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- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida; Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida.
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Małecki MT, Batterham RL, Sattar N, Levine JA, Rodríguez Á, Bergman BK, Wang H, Ghimpeteanu G, Lee CJ. Predictors of ≥15% Weight Reduction and Associated Changes in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors With Tirzepatide in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in SURPASS 1-4. Diabetes Care 2023; 46:2292-2299. [PMID: 37824793 DOI: 10.2337/dc23-1135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify predictors of body weight (BW) reduction of ≥15% with tirzepatide treatment and to describe associated clinical parameters of participants with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who achieved different categorical measures of BW reduction (<5%, ≥5 to <10%, ≥10 to <15%, and ≥15%) across four studies from the phase 3 SURPASS clinical trial program for T2D. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The multivariate model for predictor of a BW reduction of ≥15% included age, sex, race, BW, HbA1c, tirzepatide dose and baseline metformin use, fasting serum glucose, and non-HDL cholesterol. Baseline characteristics and change from baseline to week 40/42 for efficacy parameters were described and analyzed in treatment-adherent participants (≥75% doses administered and on treatment at week 40/42) receiving once weekly tirzepatide (5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg) (N = 3,188). RESULTS Factors significantly associated with achieving a BW reduction of ≥15% with tirzepatide were higher tirzepatide doses, female sex, White or Asian race, younger age, metformin background therapy, and lower HbA1c, fasting serum glucose, and non-HDL cholesterol at baseline. With higher categorical BW reduction, there were greater reductions in HbA1c, triglycerides, ALT, waist circumference, and blood pressure. CONCLUSIONS Baseline factors associated with a higher likelihood of achieving a BW reduction of ≥15% with tirzepatide were higher tirzepatide doses, female sex, White or Asian race, younger age, metformin background therapy, better glycemic status, and lower non-HDL cholesterol. With greater BW reduction, participants with T2D achieved larger improvements in glycemia and cardiometabolic risk parameters. These findings help inform which people with T2D are most likely to achieve greater BW reduction with improved cardiometabolic risk factors with tirzepatide.
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- Maciej T Małecki
- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- University College London, London, U.K
- Eli Lilly and Company, Basingstoke, U.K
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- British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K
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- TechData Service Company, King of Prussia, PA
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McClelland PH, Jawed M, Kabata K, Zenilman ME, Gorecki P. Long-term outcomes following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: weight loss and resolution of comorbidities at 15 years and beyond. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9427-9440. [PMID: 37676323 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10366-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is the gold-standard bariatric procedure with proven efficacy in morbidly obese populations. While the short-term benefits of LRYGB have been well-documented, durable weight loss and long-term resolution of obesity-related comorbidities have been less clearly described. METHODS This single-center study prospectively reports weight loss and comorbidity resolution in patients undergoing LRYGB between August 2001 and September 2007 with at least 15-year follow-up. Data were collected at the time of surgery; 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively; and then annually thereafter. RESULTS A total of 486 patients were included in this analysis. Patients were predominantly female (88.7%), and the median age was 36.0 [IQR 29.0-45.0] years. Patients were ethnically diverse, including Black/African American (43.6%), White/Caucasian (35.0%), Hispanic (18.3%), and other backgrounds (3.1%). Mean preoperative weight and body mass index were 133.0 ± 21.9 kg and 48.4 ± 6.5 kg/m2, and the median number of comorbidities was 6.0 [IQR 4.0-7.0]. Follow-up rates at 1, 5, 10, and 15 years were 75.3%, 37.2%, 35.2%, and 18.9%, respectively. On average, maximum percentage total weight loss (%TWL) occurred 2 years postoperatively (- 36.2 ± 9.5%), and ≥ 25% TWL was consistently achieved at 1, 5, 10, and 15-year time intervals (- 28.0 ± 13.0% at 15 years). Patients with comorbidities experienced improvement or resolution of their conditions within 1 year, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (83/84, 98.8%), obstructive sleep apnea (112/116, 96.6%), hypertension (142/150, 94.7%), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (217/223, 97.3%). Rates of improved/resolved comorbidities remained consistently high through at least 10 years after surgery. CONCLUSIONS LRYGB provides durable weight loss for at least 15 years after surgery, with stable average relative weight loss of approximately 25% from baseline. This outcome corresponds with sustainable resolution of obesity-related comorbidities for at least 10 years after the initial operation.
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- Paul H McClelland
- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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Ezeh E, Ilonze O, Perdoncin M, Ramalingam A, Kaur G, Mustafa B, Teka S, Ferdinand KC. Life's essential eight as targets for cardiometabolic risk reduction among non-Hispanic black adults: A primary care approach. J Natl Med Assoc 2023:S0027-9684(23)00143-8. [PMID: 38142141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2023.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in the United States. Several studies have shown racial disparities in the cardiovascular outcomes. When compared to their Non-Hispanic White (NHW) counterparts, non-Hispanic Black (NHB) individuals have higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and thus, increased mortality from atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. This is evidenced by lower scoring in the indices of the American Heart Association's Life Essential 8 among NHB individuals. NHB individuals score lower in blood pressure, blood lipids, nicotine exposure, sleep, physical activity level, glycemic control, weight, and diet when compared to NHW individuals. Measures to improve these indices at the primary care level may potentially hold the key in mitigating the health care disparities in cardiovascular health experienced by NHB individuals.
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- Ebubechukwu Ezeh
- Department of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
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- Department of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, United States
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- John W. Deming Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States
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Valera RJ, Sarmiento-Cobos M, Montorfano L, Khan M, Lo Menzo E, Szomstein S, Rosenthal RJ. Predictors and outcomes of acute kidney injury after bariatric surgery: analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program data registry. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1302-1307. [PMID: 37468336 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) after surgery increases long-term risk of kidney dysfunction. The major risk factor for AKI after bariatric surgery is having preoperative renal insufficiency. Little is known about the outcomes and risk factors for developing AKI in patients undergoing bariatric surgery with normal renal function. OBJECTIVE We aimed to describe factors that may increase risk of AKI after primary bariatric surgery in patients without history of kidney disease. SETTING Academic hospital, United States. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program data registry for patients aged ≥18 years undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) from 2015 to 2019. Patients with diagnosis of chronic kidney disease were excluded. The primary outcome was incidence of AKI. Secondary outcomes included 30-day complications, readmissions, reoperations, and mortality. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify differences between patients with and without AKI. RESULTS A total of 747,926 patients were included in our analysis (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy = 73.1%, LRYGB = 26.8%). Mean age was 44.40 ± 11.94 years, with female predominance (79.7%). AKI occurred in 446 patients (.05%). Patients with postoperative AKI had higher rates of complications, readmissions, reoperations, and mortality. Significant predictors of AKI were male sex, history of venous thromboembolism, hypertension, limitation for ambulation, and LRYGB. High albumin levels and White race were protective factors. CONCLUSIONS New-onset AKI was associated with adverse 30-day outcomes in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Male sex, venous thromboembolism, hypertension, limited ambulation, and LRYGB were independent predictors of AKI. Prospective studies are needed to better describe these results.
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- Roberto J Valera
- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of General Surgery and the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida.
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Somerset AE, Wood MH, Bonham AJ, Carlin AM, Finks J, Ghaferi AA, Varban OA. Association of program-specific variation in bariatric surgery volume for Medicaid patients and access to care: a tale of inequality? Surg Endosc 2023; 37:8570-8576. [PMID: 37872428 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10411-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although patients with lower socioeconomic status are at higher risk of obesity, bariatric surgery utilization among patients with Medicaid is low and may be due to program-specific variation in access. Our goal was to compare bariatric surgery programs by percentage of Medicaid cases and to determine if variation in distribution of patients with Medicaid could be linked to adverse outcomes. METHODS Using a state-wide bariatric-specific data registry that included 43 programs performing 97,207 cases between 2006 and 2020, we identified all patients with Medicaid insurance (n = 4780, 4.9%). Bariatric surgery programs were stratified into quartiles according to the percentage of Medicaid cases performed and we compared program-specific characteristics as well as baseline patient characteristics, risk-adjusted complication rates and wait times between top and bottom quartiles. RESULTS Program-specific distribution of Medicaid cases varied between 0.69 and 22.4%. Programs in the top quartile (n = 11) performed 18,885 cases in total, with a mean of 13% for Medicaid patients, while programs in the bottom quartile (n = 11) performed 32,447 cases in total, with a mean of 1%. Patients undergoing surgery at programs in the top quartile were more likely to be Black (20.2% vs 13.5%, p < 0.0001), have diabetes (35.1% vs 29.5%, p < 0.0001), hypertension (55.1% vs 49.6%, p < 0.0001) and hyperlipidemia (47.6% vs 45.2%, p < 0.0001). Top quartile programs also had higher complication rates (8.4% vs 6.6%, p < 0.0001), extended length of stay (5.6% vs 4.0%, p < 0.0001), Emergency Department visits (8.1% vs 6.5%, p < 0.0001) and readmissions (4.7% vs 3.9%, p < 0.0001). Median time from initial evaluation to surgery date was also significantly longer among top quartile programs (200 vs 122 days, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Bariatric surgery programs that perform a higher proportion of Medicaid cases tend to care for patients with greater disease severity who experience delays in care and also require more resource utilization. Improving bariatric surgery utilization among patients with lower socioeconomic status may benefit from insurance standardization and program-centered incentives to improve access and equitable distribution of care.
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- Amy E Somerset
- Department of Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, 3990 John R, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, 3990 John R, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Haley EN, Loree AM, Maye M, Coleman KJ, Braciszewski JM, Snodgrass M, Harry ML, Carlin AM, Miller-Matero LR. Racial Differences in Psychiatric Symptoms, Maladaptive Eating, and Lifestyle Behaviors After Bariatric Surgery. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2023:10.1007/s40615-023-01835-8. [PMID: 37874488 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01835-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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There are several psychological and behavioral factors associated with poorer outcomes following bariatric surgery, yet it is unknown whether and how these factors may differ by race. In this cross-sectional study, individuals who underwent bariatric surgery from 2018 to 2021 and up to 4 years post-surgery were invited to complete an online survey. Psychiatric symptoms, maladaptive eating patterns, self-monitoring behaviors, and exercise frequency were examined. Participants (N = 733) were 87% women, 63% White, with a mean age of 44 years. Analyses of covariance demonstrated that White individuals endorsed greater anxiety symptoms (p =.01) and emotional eating due to depression (p = .01), whereas Black individuals endorsed greater depression severity (p = .02). Logistic regression analyses demonstrated that White individuals were more likely to experience loss of control eating (OR= 1.7, p = .002), grazing (OR= 2.53, p <.001), and regular self-weighing (OR= 1.41, p <.001) than Black individuals, and were less likely to skip meals (OR= .61, p = .04), or partake in nighttime eating (OR= .40, p <.001). There were no racial differences in binge eating, emotional eating due to anxiety or frustration, use of a food diary, or exercise. Thus, depressive symptoms, skipping meals, and nighttime eating may be important, modifiable intervention targets to optimize the benefits of bariatric surgery and promote equitable outcomes.
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- Erin N Haley
- Behavioral Health, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, USA.
- Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health, 1 Ford Place, 5E, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
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- Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health, 1 Ford Place, 5E, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health, 1 Ford Place, 5E, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Behavioral Health, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, USA
- Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health, 1 Ford Place, 5E, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Essentia Institute of Rural Health, Essentia Health, Duluth, USA
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- Behavioral Health, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, USA
- Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health, 1 Ford Place, 5E, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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James TJ, Nguyen JD, Martin MJ. Comment on: A qualitative analysis of Black men's attitudes toward obesity and bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1108-1109. [PMID: 37495502 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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- Tayler J James
- Department of Surgery, LAC+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, LAC+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, LAC+USC Medical Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Madden C, Ferber M, Cantwell S, Xaverius P, Christopher KM. Maternal Malnutrition During Pregnancy Among Women with Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2276-2281. [PMID: 37329409 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06678-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As the utilization of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) continues to rise, it is important to address the nutritional needs of women who had MBS who become pregnant. Not meeting those nutritional needs could lead to complications associated with malnutrition. To better understand the relationship between MBS, pregnancy, and malnutrition, this study sought to determine whether differences exist in the presence of malnutrition during pregnancy in women with a history of MBS compared to women without a history of MBS. METHODS This cross-sectional study used the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2012 to 2017, which samples 20% of hospital discharges in the USA. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted, and odds rations and 95% confidence intervals were calculated with obesity and MBS as the independent variables and malnutrition during pregnancy as the dependent variable. Covariates included in the multivariate model were age, primary payer, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and depression. RESULTS Compared to women who did not have MBS, women who had MBS had higher odds of malnutrition during pregnancy (aOR = 8.33, 95% CI 7.30-9.50), this result was moderated by racial category (aORBlack = 6.35, 95% CI 4.97-8.13; aORwhite = 8.25, 95% CI 7.00-9.73; aORLatina = 10.93, 95% CI 8.38-14.25). Women with obesity also had higher odds of malnutrition during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS The increased odds of malnutrition among women with MBS suggests that it is important to consider tailoring nutrition recommendations to address the different nutritional needs of pregnant women who had MBS and may be at risk for malnutrition.
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- Colleen Madden
- Marion County Public Health Department, 3838 N Rural St, Indianapolis, IN, 46205, USA
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- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63104, USA
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- Medical Family Therapy Program, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saint Louis University, 3700 Lindell Blvd, Morrissey Hall Suite 1127, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, 1 Pharmacy Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Souers Stroke Institute, Department of Neurology, Saint Louis University, 1008 S. Spring Ave, 3rd Floor, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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Phillips CL, Le TT, Lirette ST, Welch BA, Glover SC, Dungey A, Vick KD, Grayson BE. Immune marker reductions in black and white Americans following sleeve gastrectomy in the short-term phase of surgical weight loss. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288868. [PMID: 37490455 PMCID: PMC10368278 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical weight loss procedures like vertical sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are sufficient in resolving obesity comorbidities and are touted to reduce the burden of pro-inflammatory cytokines and augment the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Recent reports suggest a reduced improvement in weight resolution after SG in Black Americans (BA) versus White Americans (WA). The goal of this study was to determine if differences in immunoglobulin levels and general markers of inflammation after SG in Black Americans (BA) and White Americans (WA) may contribute to this differential resolution. METHODS Personal information, anthropometric data, and plasma samples were collected from 58 participants (24 BA and 34 WA) before and 6 weeks after SG for the measurement of immunoglobulin A (IgA), IgG, IgM, C-reactive protein (CRP), and transforming growth factor (TGFβ). Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the relationship of measures of body size and weight and inflammatory markers. RESULTS Both IgG and CRP were significantly elevated in BA in comparison to WA prior to weight loss. Collectively, IgG, TGFβ, and CRP were all significantly reduced at six weeks following SG. CRP levels in BA were reduced to a similar extent as WA, but IgG levels were more dramatically reduced in BA than WA despite the overall higher starting concentration. No change was observed in IgA and IgM. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that SG improves markers of immune function in both BA and WA. More diverse markers of immune health should be studied in future work.
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- Charles L. Phillips
- Program in Pathology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Data Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Data Science, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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- Department of Neurobiology and Anatomical Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States of America
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Baez AS, Ortiz-Whittingham LR, Tarfa H, Osei Baah F, Thompson K, Baumer Y, Powell-Wiley TM. Social determinants of health, health disparities, and adiposity. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2023; 78:17-26. [PMID: 37178992 PMCID: PMC10330861 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Social determinants of health (SDoH), or the socioeconomic, environmental, and psychosocial conditions in which individuals spend their daily lives, substantially influence obesity as a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the converging epidemics of obesity, CVD, and social inequities globally. Obesity and CVD serve as independent risk factors for COVID-19 severity and lower-resourced populations most impacted by adverse SDoH have the highest COVID-19 mortality rates. Better understanding the interplay between social and biologic factors that contribute to obesity-related CVD disparities are important to equitably address obesity across populations. Despite efforts to investigate SDoH and their biologic effects as drivers of health disparities, the connections between SDoH and obesity remain incompletely understood. This review aims to highlight the relationships between socioeconomic, environmental, and psychosocial factors and obesity. We also present potential biologic factors that may play a role in the biology of adversity, or link SDoH to adiposity and poor adipo-cardiology outcomes. Finally, we provide evidence for multi-level obesity interventions targeting multiple aspects of SDoH. Throughout, we emphasize areas for future research to tailor health equity-promoting interventions across populations to reduce obesity and obesity-related CVD disparities.
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- Andrew S Baez
- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Social Determinants of Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Laboratory, Cardiovascular Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bldg 10-CRC, 5-5330, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Intramural Research Program, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Pratt KJ, Hanks AS, Miller HJ, Outrich M, Breslin L, Blalock J, Noria S, Brethauer S, Needleman B, Focht B. The BARI-hoods Project: neighborhood social determinants of health and postoperative weight loss using integrated electronic health record, census, and county data. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:318-327. [PMID: 36739248 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND While social determinants of health (SDoH) have gained attention for their role in weight loss following bariatric surgery, electronic health record (EHR) data provide limited information beyond demographics associated with disparities in weight loss. OBJECTIVE To integrate EHR, census, and county data to explore disparities in SDoH and weight loss among patients in the largest populous county of Ohio. SETTING Seven hundred seventy-two patients (82.1% female; 37.0% Black) who had primary bariatric surgery (48.7% gastric bypass) from 2015 to 2019 at Ohio State University. METHODS EHR variables included race, insurance, procedure, and percent total weight lost (%TWL) at 2/3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Census variables included poverty and unemployment rates. County variables included food stores, fitness/recreational facilities, and open area within a 5- and 10-minute walk from home. Two mixed multilevel models were conducted with %TWL over 24 months, with visits as the between-subjects factor; race, census, county, insurance, and procedure variables were covariates. Two additional sets of models determined within-group differences for Black and White patients. RESULTS Access to more food stores within a 10-minute walk was associated with greater %TWL over 24 months (P = .029). Black patients with access to more food stores within a 10-minute (P = .017) and White patients with more access within a 5-minute walk (P = .015) had greater %TWL over 24 months. Black patients who lived in areas with higher poverty rates (P = .036) experienced greater %TWL over 24 months. No significant differences were found for unemployment rate or proximity to fitness/recreational facilities and open areas. CONCLUSIONS Close proximity to food stores is associated with better weight loss 2 years after bariatric surgery. Lower poverty levels did not negatively affect weight loss in Black patients.
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- Keeley J Pratt
- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Geography, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Perdomo CM, Cohen RV, Sumithran P, Clément K, Frühbeck G. Contemporary medical, device, and surgical therapies for obesity in adults. Lancet 2023; 401:1116-1130. [PMID: 36774932 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(22)02403-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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The goal of obesity management is to improve health. Sustained weight loss of more than 10% overall bodyweight improves many of the complications associated with obesity (eg, prevention and control of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, and obstructive sleep apnoea), as well as quality of life. Maintenance of weight loss is the major challenge of obesity management. Like all chronic diseases, managing obesity requires a long-term, multimodal approach, taking into account each individual's treatment goals, and the benefit and risk of different therapies. In conjunction with lifestyle interventions, anti-obesity medications and bariatric surgery improve the maintenance of weight loss and associated health gains. Most available anti-obesity medications act on central appetite pathways to reduce hunger and food reward. In the past 5 years, therapeutic advances have seen the development of targeted treatments for monogenic obesities and a new generation of anti-obesity medications. These highly effective anti-obesity medications are associated with weight losses of more than 10% of overall bodyweight in more than two-thirds of clinical trial participants. Long-term data on safety, efficacy, and cardiovascular outcomes are awaited. Long-term studies have shown that bariatric surgical procedures typically lead to a durable weight loss of 25% and rapid, sustained improvements in complications of obesity, although they have not yet been compared with new-generation highly effective anti-obesity medications. Further work is required to determine optimal patient-specific treatment strategies, including combinations of lifestyle interventions, anti-obesity medications, endoscopic and bariatric surgical procedures, and to ensure equitable access to effective treatments.
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- Carolina M Perdomo
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Metabolic Research Laboratory, CIBEROBN, ISCIII, IdiSNA, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- The Center for Obesity and Diabetes, Oswaldo Cruz German Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Endocrinology, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Nutrition and obesities: systemic approach research group, Nutriomics, Paris, France; Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Nutrition Department, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Metabolic Research Laboratory, CIBEROBN, ISCIII, IdiSNA, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
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Varban OA. Comment on: Black-versus-White racial disparities in 30-day outcomes at MBSAQIP-accredited centers: a needed quality indicator. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:281-282. [PMID: 36804997 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Oliver A Varban
- Department of Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
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Crozet J, Pasquer A, Pelascini E, Robert M. Factors influencing bariatric surgery outcomes. J Visc Surg 2023; 160:S7-S11. [PMID: 36922261 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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The outcomes of bariatric surgery, while often impressive, are not universally satisfactory; they vary from patient to patient and from operation to operation. Between 20-30% of patients experience suboptimal weight loss or substantial weight regain early in their postoperative course. Confronted with this chronic disease, and given that failures are difficult to manage, it is essential to better characterize obesity preoperatively, considering other metrics beyond just the body mass index (BMI), to select the best candidates for surgery and optimize the benefit/risk ratio. Based on the data of the most recent studies on bariatric surgery, our objective is to identify the predictive factors of weight loss as well as the risk factors of failure. Our analysis indicates that the choice of the surgical technique, age, initial BMI, ethnic origin, the presence of eating disorders and metabolic factors all have an impact on weight-loss outcomes after bariatric surgery. Thus, it is of major importance to carefully select patients during a preoperative multidisciplinary discussion in order to optimize weight loss and metabolic outcomes.
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- J Crozet
- Department of digestive surgery, center of bariatric surgery, university hospital of Édouard-Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Specialized center of obesity, university hospital of Lyon, hospices civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France.
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- Department of digestive surgery, center of bariatric surgery, university hospital of Édouard-Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Specialized center of obesity, university hospital of Lyon, hospices civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Department of digestive surgery, center of bariatric surgery, university hospital of Édouard-Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Specialized center of obesity, university hospital of Lyon, hospices civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Department of digestive surgery, center of bariatric surgery, university hospital of Édouard-Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Specialized center of obesity, university hospital of Lyon, hospices civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France; University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France; Carmen lab, Inserm unit 1060, France
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Pratt KJ, Hanks AS, Miller HJ, Swager LC, Noria S, Brethauer S, Needleman B, Focht BC. Proximity to High/Moderate vs Low Diversity Selection Food Stores and Patient Weight loss through 24 Months. Obes Surg 2023; 33:1184-1191. [PMID: 36847921 PMCID: PMC9969018 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06501-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Explorations into the neighborhood food environment have not adequately extended to adults with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery. The objective of this study is to determine how diversity of food selection at food retail stores within proximities of 5- and 10-min walks associate with patient postoperative weight loss over 24 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight hundred eleven patients (82.1% female; 60.0% White) who had primary bariatric surgery (48.6% gastric bypass) from 2015 to 2019 at The Ohio State University were included. EHR variables included race, insurance, procedure, and percent total weight loss (%TWL) at 2, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Proximity from patients' home addresses to food stores within a 5- (0.25 mile)- and 10-min (0.50 mile) walk were totaled for low (LD) and moderate/high (M/HD) diversity food selections. Bivariate analyses were conducted with %TWL at all visits and LD and M/HD selections within 5- (0, ≥ 1) and 10-min (0, 1, ≥ 2) walk proximities. Four mixed multilevel models were conducted with dependent variable %TWL over 24 months with visits as the between subjects factor and covariates: race, insurance, procedure, and interaction between proximity to type of food store selections with visits to determine association with %TWL over 24 months. RESULTS There were no significant differences for patients living within a 5- (p = 0.523) and 10-min (p = 0.580) walk in proximity to M/HD food selection stores and weight loss through 24 months. However, patients living in proximity to at least 1 LD selection store within a 5- (p = 0.027) and 1 or 2 LD stores within a 10-min (p = 0.015) walk had less weight loss through 24 months. CONCLUSION Overall, living in proximity to LD selection stores was a better predictor of postoperative weight loss over 24 months than living within proximity of M/HD selection stores.
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- Keeley J. Pratt
- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 1787 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 USA ,Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 1787 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Geography, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 1787 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 1787 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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Drewnowski A, Hong BD, Shen E, Ji M, Paz SR, Bhakta BB, Macias M, Crawford CL, Lewis KH, Liu J, Moore DD, Murali SB, Young DR, Coleman KJ. Neighborhood deprivation and residential property values do not affect weight loss at 1 or 3 years after bariatric surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2023; 31:545-552. [PMID: 36627742 PMCID: PMC9877110 DOI: 10.1002/oby.23623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the association between individual- and neighborhood-level sociodemographic factors and surgical weight loss at 1 year (short term) and 3 years (long term). METHODS Data were obtained from the baseline survey of the BELONG (Bariatric Experience Long Term) prospective longitudinal cohort study. Individual-level self-reported data on sex, race and ethnicity, education, and household income were obtained by survey. Data from the 2010 US Census were used to calculate area Neighborhood Deprivation Index score and median value of owner-occupied housing units at the census tract level. RESULTS Patients (N = 1341) had a mean age of 43.4 (SD 11.3) years, were mostly female (86%), were mostly Black or Hispanic (52%), had some college education (83%), and had annual household incomes ≥$51,000 (55%). Percentage total weight loss was 25.8% (SD 9.0%) at year 1 and 22.2% (SD 10.5%) at year 3. Race and ethnicity and age were significant predictors of weight loss at 1 and 3 years with a small effect of self-reported household income at year 1. There were no significant associations between census tract-level Neighborhood Deprivation Index score or value of owner-occupied housing units and weight loss at either time point. CONCLUSIONS Health systems could improve the chances of weight-loss maintenance after surgery by addressing factors related to racial and ethnic disparities and to income disparities.
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- Adam Drewnowski
- Center for Public Health Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- Regional Nursing Research Program, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology & Prevention, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- Marriage and Family Therapy Program, The Family Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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- Center for Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Performance, Department of Surgery, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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- Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Department of Research and Evaluation, Pasadena, CA
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DeAngelis EJ, Zebley JA, Ileka IS, Ganguli S, Panahi A, Amdur RL, Vaziri K, Lee J, Jackson HT. Trends in utilization of laparoscopic colectomy according to race: an analysis of the NIS database. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:1421-1428. [PMID: 35731300 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09381-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic colectomy has been associated with improved recovery and decreased complications when compared to an open approach. Consequently, the rates of laparoscopic colectomy have increased. Race has been identified as a factor that influences a patient's likelihood of undergoing laparoscopic colectomy. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the rates of laparoscopic colectomy stratified by race over time. METHODS Patients were selected using procedure codes for colectomy within the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database from 2009 to 2018. The primary independent variable was race (Black, BL; Hispanic, HI; White, WH), and the primary outcome was surgical approach (laparoscopic vs open). Covariates included age, sex, case complexity, insurance status, income, year of surgery, urbanicity, region, bedsize, and teaching status. We examined the univariable association of race with laparoscopic vs open colectomy with chi-square. We used multivariable logistic regression to examine the association of race with procedure type adjusting for covariates. All analyses were done using SAS (version 9.4, Cary, NC) with p < .05 considered significant. RESULTS 267,865 patients (25,000 BL, 19,685 HI, and 223,180 WH) were identified. Laparoscopy was used in 47% of cases, and this varied significantly by race (BL 44%, HI 49%, WH 47%, p < .0001). After adjusting for covariates, Black patients had significantly lower adjusted odds of undergoing laparoscopic colectomy vs White patients (aOR 0.92, p < 0.0001). Utilization of laparoscopy was similar in Hispanic compared to White patients (aOR 1.00, p = 0.9667). Racial disparity in the adjusted odds of undergoing laparoscopic colectomy was persistent over time. CONCLUSION Race was independently associated with the rate of laparoscopic colectomy, with Black patients less likely to receive laparoscopic surgery than White patients. This disparity persisted over a decade. Attention should be paid to increasing the rates of laparoscopic colectomy in under-represented populations in order to optimize surgical care and address racial disparities.
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- Erik J DeAngelis
- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University, 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 6B, Washington, DC, 20037, USA
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Hampton L, Mocanu V, Verhoeff K, Birch DW, Karmali S, Switzer NJ. Asian race is not associated with increased 30-day serious complications or mortality: a MBSAQIP analysis of 594 837 patients. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:3893-3900. [PMID: 36720752 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09898-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION With expansion of bariatric surgery indications to include Asian patients with diabetes and body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27.5, or BMI ≥ 32.5, it is important to characterize Asian patient population undergoing bariatric surgery and assess their postoperative outcomes. METHODS This retrospective study analyzed the 2015-2019 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) database. All patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) who self-reported as Asian or White race were included. The primary outcomes were to characterize the Asian race population in North American and to identify if Asian race was associated with serious complications or mortality at 30 days. RESULTS Overall, 594,837 patients met inclusion, with 4229 self-reporting Asian racial status. Patients of Asian race were younger (41.8 vs 45.5 years, p < 0.001) and had a lower BMI (42.8 vs 44.7 kg/m2 p < 0.001) than White patients. They were also more likely to have insulin dependent diabetes (10.9% vs 8.2%, p < 0.001), have received prior cardiac surgery (10.0% vs 1.2% p < 0.001), and suffer from renal insufficiency (1.0% vs 0.5%, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences between rates of RYGB (28.3% vs 28.9%, p = 0.4) and mean operative duration (87.7 vs 87.5 min, p = 0.7). Additionally, there were no differences in 30 day outcomes including leak (0.5% vs 0.5%, p = 0.625), bleeding (1.2% vs 1.0%, p = 0.1), serious complications (3.4% vs 3.5%, p = 0.6), or mortality (0.1% vs 0.1%, p = 0.7) and after confounder control, Asian race was not independently associated with serious complications (OR 1.0, CI 0.9-1.2, p = 0.7), or mortality (OR 1.1, CI 0.3-3.3, p = 0.1). CONCLUSIONS Despite the increased metabolic burden of Asian patients, no differences in 30-day outcomes compared to White patients occurs. This data supports evidence suggesting these patients may safely undergo bariatric surgery independent of their increased metabolic burden.
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- Lauren Hampton
- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Advancement of Surgical Education and Simulation (CASES), Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Advancement of Surgical Education and Simulation (CASES), Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Shen MR, Jiang S, Millis MA, Bonner SN, Bonham AJ, Finks JF, Ghaferi A, Carlin A, Varban OA. Racial variation in baseline characteristics and wait times among patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:564-570. [PMID: 35508664 PMCID: PMC9633573 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09292-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity and weight-related comorbid diseases, utilization rates are disproportionately low among non-white patients. We sought to understand if variation in baseline characteristics or access to care exists between white and non-white patients. METHODS Using a statewide bariatric-specific data registry, we evaluated all patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2006 and 2020 and completed a preoperative baseline questionnaire, which included a question about self-identification of race. Patient characteristics, co-morbidities, and time from initial preoperative clinic evaluation to date of surgery were compared among racial groups. RESULTS A total of 73,141 patients met inclusion criteria with 18,741 (25.5%) self-identified as non-white. These included Black/African American (n = 11,904), Hispanic (n = 3448), Asian (n = 121), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (n = 41), Middle Eastern (n = 164), Multiple (n = 2047) and other (n = 608). Non-white males were the least represented group, accounting for only 4% of all bariatric cases performed. Non-white patients were more likely to be younger (43.0 years vs. 46.6 years, p < 0.0001), disabled (16% vs. 11.4%, p < 0.0001) and have Medicaid (8.4% vs. 3.8%, p < 0.0001) when compared to white patients, despite having higher rates of college education (78.0% vs. 76.6, p < 0.0001). In addition, median time from initial evaluation to surgery was also longer among non-white patients (157 days vs. 127 days, p < 0.0001), despite having higher rates of patients with a body mass index above 50 kg/m2 (39.0% vs. 33.2%, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Non-white patients undergoing bariatric surgery represent an extremely diverse group of patients with more socioeconomic disadvantages and longer wait times when compared to white patients despite presenting with higher rates of severe obesity. Current guidelines and referral patterns for bariatric surgery may not be equitable and need further examination when considering the management of obesity within diverse populations to reduce disparities in care-of which non-white males are particularly at risk.
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OBJECTIVE To examine effects of a financial incentives program on follow-up and weight loss after bariatric surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Consistent follow-up may improve weight loss and other health outcomes after bariatric surgery. Yet, rates of follow-up after surgery are often low. METHODS Patients from 3 practices within a statewide collaborative were invited to participate in a 6-month financial incentives program. Participants received incentives for attending postoperative appointments at 1, 3, and 6 months which doubled when participants weighed less than their prior visit. Participants were matched with contemporary patients from control practices by demographics, starting body mass index and weight, surgery date, and procedure. Preintervention estimates used matched historic patients from the same program and control practices with the criteria listed above. Patients between the 2 historic groups were additionally matched on surgery date to ensure balance on matched variables. We conducted differ-ence-in-differences analyses to examine incentives program effects. Follow-up attendance and percent excess weight loss were measured postoperative months 1, 3, 6, and 12. RESULTS One hundred ten program participants from January 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019 were matched to 203 historic program practice patients (November 20 to December 27, 2017). The control group had 273 preinter-vention patients and 327 postintervention patients. In difference-in-differ-ences analyses, the intervention increased follow-up rates at 1 month (+14.8%, P <0.0001), 3months (+29.4%, P <0.0001), and 6 months (+16.4%, P <0.0001), but not at 12 months. There were no statistically significant differences in excess weight loss. CONCLUSIONS A financial incentives program significantly increased follow-up after bariatric surgery for up to 6 months, but did not increase weight loss. Our study supports use of incentivized approaches as one way to improve postoperative follow-up, but may not translate into greater weight loss without additional supports.
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Xie L, Almandoz JP, Mathew MS, Schellinger JN, Kapera O, Ngenge S, Marroquin EM, McAdams C, Kukreja S, Schneider B, Messiah SE. Association Between Patient Satisfaction With Their Patient-Physician Relationship and Completion of Bariatric Surgery by Race and Ethnicity Among US Adults. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2247431. [PMID: 36534399 PMCID: PMC9856898 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.47431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is an effective and safe treatment for obesity and its comorbidities, but less than 50% of those who are eligible and referred for MBS complete the procedure. The patient-physician relationship could be a decisive factor in the decision to complete MBS; however, this relationship has not been explored, particularly among racially and ethnically diverse populations. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between patient-reported satisfaction with their patient-physician relationship and MBS completion by self-reported racial and ethnic group. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This prospective cohort study included 408 patients who were referred to a bariatric surgeon or obesity medicine program between July 24, 2019, and May 19, 2022. EXPOSURE Patient satisfaction with their physician was measured by 7 dimensions (general satisfaction, technical quality, interpersonal manner, communication, financial aspects, time spent with physician, and accessibility and convenience) using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Completion status for MBS (yes or no). RESULTS A total of 408 patients (mean [SD] age, 47.3 [11.6] years; among 366 with data available, 317 [86.6%] women and 49 [13.4%] men) were included in the study. Of 363 patients with data available on race and ethnicity, 66 were Hispanic/Latinx (18.2%), 136 (37.5%) were non-Hispanic Black, 146 (40.2%) were non-Hispanic White, and 15 (4.1%) were other race or ethnicity. A total of 124 patients (30.4%) completed MBS. Overall, the mean (SD) patient satisfaction score was significantly greater in MBS completers vs noncompleters (3.86 [0.56] vs 3.61 [0.64]; P < .001). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed technical quality was the most significant factor for MBS completion (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.99 [95% CI, 1.24-3.19]), followed by communication (aOR, 1.78 [95% CI, 1.16-2.72]) and accessibility and convenience (aOR, 1.61 [95% CI, 1.03-2.53]). The interaction between racial and ethnic groups and patient satisfaction was not significant (eg, mean [SD] score for Hispanic/Latinx completers, 3.95 [0.55] vs 3.77 [0.60] for non-Hispanic White completers; P = .46 for interaction). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These findings suggest that there is an association between patient satisfaction with the patient-physician relationship and the decision to complete MBS regardless of race and ethnicity. These findings have important implications for strategies to improve the proportion of qualified patients who complete MBS to achieve improved health outcomes.
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- Luyu Xie
- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
- Center for Pediatric Population Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
- Center for Pediatric Population Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Austin
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
- Center for Pediatric Population Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Dallas, Texas
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
- Center for Pediatric Population Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
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- School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas
- Center for Pediatric Population Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Dallas, Texas
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Kahlam A, Shaikh A, Ahlawat S. Trends Regarding Racial Disparities Among Malnourished Patients With Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tubes. Cureus 2022; 14:e31781. [PMID: 36569690 PMCID: PMC9774994 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is performed in patients who cannot tolerate oral intake and who may require more than 30 days of nutritional support. These patients are at high risk for malnutrition, which itself can contribute to worsening clinical status. Racial disparities regarding access to sources of nutrition have been established. We aim to determine if such racial disparities regarding the diagnosis of malnutrition exist in this high-risk population. METHODS The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) was queried for patients with International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) diagnoses coding for PEG tube placement with or without a diagnosis of malnutrition. Results were stratified by race. Rates of PEG tube complications were assessed. Categorical and continuous data were assessed via chi-squared and analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests respectively. Binary and multiple logistic regression was used to control for confounders. RESULTS Black patients had the highest rates of malnutrition diagnoses, mechanical complications from gastrostomy placement, and the lowest rates of palliative care discussions. Asian or Pacific Islander patients had the highest rates of aspiration pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, the greatest mortality rates, and the longest hospital stays. DISCUSSION Racial minorities had worse outcomes while Caucasians had shorter hospital stays and lower complication rates. Such disparities can be multifactorial in etiology, with lack of nutritional access, poor doctor-patient communication, and differential rates of insurance coverage contributing to poorer outcomes among racial minorities. More change is required to promote equity when managing patients with end-of-life diseases necessitating methods of nutritional support.
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Evaluating the Bariatric Safety Net: Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors and Outcomes at a Bariatric Safety Net Program Compared to an Affiliated Private Center. Obes Surg 2022; 32:3973-3983. [PMID: 36198928 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06307-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Obesity is prevalent among economically disadvantaged and racially underrepresented populations. It has been suggested that socioeconomic factors, race, and lifestyle habits are important factors associated with weight loss and comorbidity remission after bariatric surgery. This study analyzes outcomes of bariatric surgery at a private hospital (PH) versus an affiliated safety-net hospital (SNH). METHODS Retrospective review of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies (LSG) performed by the same surgeons at a PH and SNH in a large metropolitan setting. Demographics, socioeconomic status, insurance status, weight metrics, and perioperative outcomes were compared. A postoperative telephone survey was conducted to study dietary and lifestyle differences between cohorts. RESULTS Of the 243 LSG performed, 141 (58%) occurred at PH versus 102 (42%) at SNH. Most patients at SNH were Hispanic, lower socioeconomic status, and had government-sponsored insurance. Based off the results from the postoperative telephone survey, there were no significant differences in dietary and lifestyle habits between both cohorts. Postoperative weight loss outcomes were similar across cohorts. The two groups had similar percent excess weight loss (EWL) at all time points up to 36 months and similar rates of failure to achieve 50% EWL at 12 months. However, patients at PH had greater resolution of diabetes and hypertension after surgery. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates outcomes after bariatric surgery are similar at a PH and its affiliated SNH. Despite differences in race and socioeconomic factors between the two cohorts, perioperative outcomes, short-term postoperative weight loss, and weight loss failure rates were equivalent between SNH and PH patients.
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Pernar LI, Aly S, Hess DT. We Should Be Asking New Questions in Research on Weight Loss Surgery for Racial Minority Patients. JAMA Surg 2022; 157:907. [PMID: 36044206 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Luise I Pernar
- Division of Weight Loss Surgery, Department of Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Weight Loss Surgery, Department of Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Weight Loss Surgery, Department of Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Garabedian LF. Potential Bias of Instrumental Variable Analysis in Comparative Effectiveness Research for Bariatric Surgery. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2225970. [PMID: 35980642 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.25970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Laura F Garabedian
- Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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Comparison of Weight Loss Outcomes between Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy in a Racially Mixed Urban Patient Population. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:1218-1227. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Volume-outcome relationships for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients in the sleeve gastrectomy era. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:3884-3892. [PMID: 34471980 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08705-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy is now the most common bariatric operation performed. With lower volumes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), it is unclear whether decreasing surgeon experience has led to worsening outcomes for this procedure. METHODS We used State Inpatient Databases from Florida, Iowa, New York, and Washington. Bariatric surgeons were designated as those who performed ten or more bariatric procedures yearly. Patients who had RYGB were included in our analysis. Using multi-level logistic regression, we examined whether surgeon average yearly RYGB volume was associated with RYGB patient 30-day complications, reoperations, and readmissions and 1-year revisions and readmissions. RESULTS From 2013 to 2017 there were 27,714 patients who underwent laparoscopic RYGB by 311 surgeons. Median surgeon volume was 77 RYGBs per year. The distribution was 10 bypasses yearly at the 5th percentile, 16 bypasses at the 10th percentile, 38 bypasses at the 25th percentile, and 133 bypasses at the 75th percentile. Multi-level regression revealed that patients of surgeons with lower RYGB volumes had small but statistically significant increased risks of 30-day complications and 1-year readmissions. At 30 days, risk for any complication was 6.71%, 6.43%, and 5.55% at 10, 38, and 133 bypasses per year, respectively (p = 0.01). Risk for readmission at 1 year was 13.90%, 13.67%, and 12.90% at 10, 38, and 133 bypasses per year, respectively (p = 0.099). Of note, volume associations with complications and reoperations due to hemorrhage and leak were not statistically significant. There was also no significant association with revisions. CONCLUSION This is the first study to examine the association of surgeon RYGB volume with patient outcomes as the national experience with RYGB diminishes. Overall, surgeon RYGB volume does not appear to have a large effect on patient outcomes. Thus, patients can safely pursue RYGB in this early phase of the sleeve gastrectomy era.
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Ibrahim KD, Tragesser LA, Soans R, Haddad A, Eddy VJ, McComb J, Keane MG, Whitman IR. Impact of Racial Disparities in Preoperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Surgical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e024499. [PMID: 35624077 PMCID: PMC9238690 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.024499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background We investigated preoperative referral patterns, rates of cardiovascular testing, surgical wait times, and postoperative outcomes in White versus Black, Hispanic, or other racial or ethnic groups of patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. Methods and Results This was a single center retrospective cohort analysis of 797 consecutive patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery from January 2014 to December 2018; 86% (n=682) were Black, Hispanic, or other racial or ethnic groups. White versus Black, Hispanic, or other racial or ethnic groups had similar baseline comorbidities and were referred for preoperative cardiovascular evaluation in similar proportion (65% versus 68%, P=0.529). Black, Hispanic, or other racial or ethnic groups of patients were less likely to undergo preoperative cardiovascular testing (unadjusted odds ratio [OR], 0.56; 95% CI, 0.33–0.95; P=0.031; adjusted for Revised Cardiac Risk Index OR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.35–0.996; P=0.049). White patients had a shorter wait time for surgery (unadjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.7; 95% CI, 0.58–0.87; P=0.001; adjusted HR, 0.7; 95% CI, 0.56–0.95; P=0.018). Reduction in body mass index at 6 months was greater in White patients (12.9 kg/m2 versus 12.0 kg/m2, P=0.0289), but equivalent at 1 year (14.9 kg/m2 versus 14.3 kg/m2, P=0.330). Conclusions White versus Black, Hispanic, or other racial or ethnic groups of patients were referred for preoperative cardiovascular evaluation in similar proportion. White patients underwent more preoperative cardiac testing yet had a shorter wait time for surgery. Early weight loss was greater in White patients, but equivalent between groups at 12 months.
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- Kaitlyn D Ibrahim
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Cardiology Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA.,Main Line Health Broomall PA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Bariatric Surgery Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Cardiology Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Bariatric Surgery Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Anesthesiology Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Cardiology Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Philadelphia PA.,Division of Cardiology Temple University Hospital Philadelphia PA
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Khattab MA, Mohammed ATA, Alqahtani AZM, Alqahtani EZM, Alslim MMA, Alharbi NEA, Alslim RMA, Saleh Z, Atia MAQ, Shanaq AJ, Saleh A. The Role of Ethnic Disparities in the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2022; 14:e24743. [PMID: 35686257 PMCID: PMC9170373 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Bariatric surgery is increasingly performed over the past decade for the treatment of morbid obesity. It has beneficial effects on weight reduction, along with diabetes remission. Conflicting results have been reported to evaluate the effect of ethics differences on the outcomes of bariatric surgery. We conducted this meta-analysis to outline the effects of ethnic differences on the outcomes of bariatric surgery, including weight reduction, biochemical variables, diabetes, and hypertension remission. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, using PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), Google Scholar, Popline, Global Health Library (GHL), Virtual Health Library (VHL) including Cochrane database, New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), and System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe (SIGLE) for studies reporting body mass index (BMI), percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), waist circumference, hypertension, lipid profile, and diabetes variables. We used the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) tool (Bethesda, MD: NHLBI, National Institutes of Health {NIH}) for quality assessment. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis version 2 software (Englewood, NJ: Biostat, Inc.) was applied to perform the meta-analysis of the variables of interest. We included 23 studies of 71,679 subjects, who underwent bariatric surgery. The majority of the included cases were Whites 55,030 (77%), while 705 (1%) were Asians. The percentages of Blacks, African Americans, Hispanics, and Non-Hispanics were 9.3%, 1.3%, 10.4%, and 1%, respectively. BMI showed no significant difference between Whites vs African American and Hispanic vs Non-Hispanic groups (MD: 0.858; 95% CI: 3.408-1.691; p = 0.509 and MD: 0.455; 95% CI: 2.444-1.554; p = 0.663, respectively). The same result was reported for %EWL, comparing Whites vs African Americans. Lipid biochemical variables, diabetes remission, and hypertension control were significantly more seen among the Asian population. In conclusion, we reported a significant ethnic diversity and reduction in waist circumference, hyperlipidemia, and the associated morbidity one year after bariatric surgery in the Asian population. Further, high-quality prospective studies should focus on the social and psychological ethnic differences associated with obesity.
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Exploring gender, psychiatric symptoms, and eating behaviors as predictors of attrition to bariatric surgery. Am J Surg 2022; 224:999-1003. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bariatric Surgery and Cardiovascular Outcomes: What Can We Learn From More Representative Cohorts? J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 79:1438-1440. [PMID: 35422239 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.01.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bouchard ME, Tian Y, Linton S, De Boer C, O'Connor A, Ghomrawi H, Abdullah F. Utilization Trends and Disparities in Adolescent Bariatric Surgery in the United States 2009-2017. Child Obes 2022; 18:188-196. [PMID: 34647817 DOI: 10.1089/chi.2021.0201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background: Current reports of adolescent bariatric surgery underutilization for treating severe obesity do not comprehensively assess the extent of existing disparities. We sought to describe national trends in adolescent bariatric surgery over a 9-year period and investigate previously described ethnoracial-, insurance-, income-, and geographic-based disparities. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of adolescents aged 10-19 years who underwent bariatric surgery from 2009 to 2017 was conducted using Healthcare Cost and Utilization Kids' Inpatient Database and National Inpatient Sample Databases. Annual rates and types of bariatric surgery were assessed using trend analysis and stratified by patient, hospital, and regional characteristics. Results: The rate of bariatric surgeries per 1,000,000 adolescents with severe obesity increased over time (227 cases in 2009 to 331cases in 2017). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and gastric band significantly decreased (p < 0.001), while sleeve gastrectomy became the most commonly performed bariatric surgery (p < 0.001). Surgeries were increasingly performed in urban teaching hospitals (77.9%) and most commonly in the Northeast (34.4%) and South (40.9%). The proportion of black patients (12.1%-15.8%) undergoing bariatric surgery increased, although was not significant and remained below that of white patients (p = 0.06). The proportion of publicly insured patients undergoing bariatric surgery significantly increased (17.0% to 30.7%, p < 0.001), although no changes were observed based on median household income. Conclusions: Over the study period, utilization of adolescent bariatric surgery has increased. Yet, vulnerable populations, who have the highest rates of severe obesity, continue to undergo bariatric surgery at disproportionately lower rates. Further efforts to address disparities and barriers to care are urgently needed to care for these children.
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- Megan E Bouchard
- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for bariatric surgery - A qualitative study. Am J Surg 2022; 224:465-469. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ceriani V, Pinna F, Galantino A, Zakaria AS, Manfrini R, Pontiroli AE, Folli F. Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD), Long Common Limb Revisional Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD + LCL-R), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass [RYGB] and Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) mediate differential quantitative changes in body weight and qualitative modifications in body composition: a 5-year study. Acta Diabetol 2022; 59:39-48. [PMID: 34453598 PMCID: PMC8758656 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-021-01777-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIMS Bariatric surgeries induce profound weight loss (decrease in body mass index, BMI), through a decrease in fat mass (FM) and to a much lesser degree of fat-free mass (FFM). Some reports indicate that the weight which is lost after gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is at least partially regained 2 years after surgery. Here we compare changes in BMI and body composition induced by four bariatric procedures in a 5 years follow-up study. METHODS We analyzed retrospectively modifications in BMI, FM and FFM obtained through Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG), biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) and a long common limb revisional biliopancreatic diversion (reduction of the gastric pouch and long common limb; BPD + LCL-R). Patients were evaluated at baseline and yearly for 5 years. Of the whole cohort of 565 patients, a subset of 180 patients had all yearly evaluations, while the remaining had incomplete evaluations. Setting University Hospital. RESULTS In a total of 180 patients evaluated yearly for 5 years, decrease in BMI and FM up to 2 years was more rapid with RYGB and SG than BPD and BPD + LCL-R; with RYGB and SG both BMI and FM slightly increased in the years 3-5. At 5 years, the differences were not significant. When analysing the differences between 2 and 5 years, BPD + LCL-R showed a somewhat greater effect on BMI and FM than RYGB, BPD and SG. Superimposable results were obtained when the whole cohort of 565 patients with incomplete evaluation was considered. CONCLUSIONS All surgeries were highly effective in reducing BMI and fat mass at around 2 years; with RYGB and SG both BMI and FM slightly increased in the years 3-5, while BPD and BPD + LCL-R showed a slight further decreases in the same time interval.
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Della Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Antonio di Rudinì 8, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Della Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Antonio di Rudinì 8, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinologia E Malattie Metaboliche, Dipartimento Di Scienze Della Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Antonio di Rudinì 8, 20142, Milan, Italy
- Unità Dipartimentale Di Diabetologia E Malattie Metaboliche, ASST Santi Paolo E Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Della Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Antonio di Rudinì 8, 20142, Milan, Italy.
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- Endocrinologia E Malattie Metaboliche, Dipartimento Di Scienze Della Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Ospedale San Paolo, Via Antonio di Rudinì 8, 20142, Milan, Italy.
- Unità Dipartimentale Di Diabetologia E Malattie Metaboliche, ASST Santi Paolo E Carlo, Milan, Italy.
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Pratt KJ, Blalock J, Breslin L, Kiser H, Hanks A, Focht BC, Outrich M, Noria S, Needleman B. Patient Access, Utilization, and Perceptions of Neighborhood and Built Environment Resources. Obes Surg 2021; 32:416-427. [PMID: 34783960 PMCID: PMC8593850 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05788-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Purpose There is a critical need to explore bariatric patients’ perceptions of existing neighborhood and built environment resources and supports to assist with postoperative behavior change and weight loss maintenance. The objective of this study was to survey postoperative patients to determine neighborhood food retail, fitness facility, and options for outdoor activity access, utilization, satisfaction, and perceptions of resources. Materials and Methods A convenience sample of postoperative patients from a single academic surgical center in the USA (N = 44) completed an online survey about access, utilization, satisfaction, and safety for food retail, fitness facility, and outdoor activity options in their neighborhoods. Analysis included descriptives (frequency, percent, Chi-square), and independent samples t tests and ANOVA determined differences based on race, insurance status, geographic location, and receipt of governmental assistance programs. Open-ended questions were analyzed using summative content analysis. Results Patients reported the highest access to lower-cost national food retailers and fitness facilities. The most prevalent challenge in finding food products to meet patients’ goals was financial (39%). Patients’ top suggestions for fitness facilities included training staff/facilities (59%) and trainers (35%) in postoperative patient care and exercise. The highest access for outdoor activity options was for walking/running trails, city/metro parks, and sidewalks. Significant differences in access, utilization, and safety were found based on geographic location, receipt of at least one assistant program, and race. Conclusion The development of targeted resources may benefit patients in non-suburban areas and who receive governmental assistant programs to increase safety of outdoor options and access to lower-cost food retailers and to increase utilization of lower-cost fitness facilities. Graphical abstract ![]()
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- Keeley J Pratt
- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 129 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.
- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Wexner Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 129 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Information Technology Department, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 129 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 129 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, 129 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Wexner Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Wexner Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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Edwards MA, Coombs S, Spaulding A. Racial disparity in causes for readmission following bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 18:241-252. [PMID: 34863671 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Readmission after bariatric surgery is not cost-effective and is a preventable quality metric within standardized practices. However, reasons for readmission among racial/ethnic bariatric cohorts are less explored and understood. OBJECTIVE Our study objective was designed to compare reasons for readmission among racial/ethnic cohorts of bariatric patients. SETTING Academic hospital. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the 2015-2018 MBSAQIP databases to identify Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) cases. Regression analyses determined predictors of all-cause and bariatric-related readmissions. Reasons for readmission were compared between racial/ethnic cohorts using propensity score matching. RESULTS More than 550 000 RYGB and SG cases were analyzed. The readmission rate was 3%-4%. Black race, RYGB, robot-assisted approach, and numerous co-morbidities were independently associated with readmission (P <.05). In RYGB cases, black (versus white) patients were at decreased odds of leak-related (P < .001) and cardiovascular-related (P < .001) readmissions but at increased odds of readmissions related to renal complications (P < .001). Hispanic (versus white) patients had a higher likelihood of venous thromboembolism-related readmissions (P < .001). In SG cases, black (versus white) patients had a similar lower likelihood of readmission related to leaks or cardiovascular complications but higher odds of readmission related to renal complications (P < .001). Hispanic (versus black) patients had a higher likelihood of leak-related readmissions (P < .001). CONCLUSION Readmission reasons after bariatric surgery vary by race/ethnicity. Perioperative pathways to mitigate complications, including readmissions, should consider these disparate findings.
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- Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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Alfadda AA, Al-Naami MY, Masood A, Elawad R, Isnani A, Ahamed SS, Alfadda NA. Long-Term Weight Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery: A Single Center Saudi Arabian Cohort Experience. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10214922. [PMID: 34768441 PMCID: PMC8584307 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10214922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background: Obesity is considered a global chronic disease requiring weight management through lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, or weight loss surgery. The dramatic increase in patients with severe obesity in Saudi Arabia is paralleled with those undergoing bariatric surgery. Although known to be beneficial in the short term, the long-term impacts of surgery within this group and the sustainability of weight loss after surgery remains unclear. Objectives: We aimed to assess the long-term weight outcomes after bariatric surgery. Setting: The study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: An observational prospective cohort study on adult patients with severe obesity undergoing bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en Y gastric bypass (RYGB)) during the period between 2009 and 2015 was conducted. Weight loss patterns were evaluated pre- and post-surgery through clinical and anthropometric assessments. Absolute weight loss was determined, and outcome variables: percent excess weight loss (%EWL), percent total weight loss (%TWL), and percent weight regain (%WR), were calculated. Statistical analysis using univariate and multivariate general linear modelling was carried out. Results: A total of 91 (46 males and 45 females) patients were included in the study, with the majority belonging to the SG group. Significant weight reductions were observed at 1 and 3 years of follow-up (p < 0.001) from baseline. The %EWL and %TWL were at their maximum at 3 years (72.4% and 75.8%) and were comparable between the SG and RYGB. Decrements in %EWL and %TWL and increases in %WR were seen from 3 years onwards from bariatric surgery until the study period ended. The yearly follow-up attrition rate was 20.8% at 1 year post-surgery, 26.4% at year 2, 31.8% at year 3, 47.3% at year 4, 62.6% at year 5, and 79.1% at end of study period (at year 6). Conclusion: The major challenge to the successful outcome of bariatric surgery is in maintaining weight loss in the long-term and minimizing weight regain. Factors such as the type of surgery and gender need to be considered before and after surgery, with an emphasis on the need for long-term follow-up to enssure the optimal benefits from this intervention.
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- Assim A. Alfadda
- Obesity Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925 (98), Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (R.E.); (A.I.)
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925 (38), Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +966-11-467-1315
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia;
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- Obesity Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925 (98), Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (R.E.); (A.I.)
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- Obesity Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925 (98), Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (R.E.); (A.I.)
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- Obesity Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2925 (98), Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.); (R.E.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P.O. Box 7065, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia;
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- Clinical Nutrition Program, Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia;
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O'Neill SM, Needleman B, Narula V, Brethauer S, Noria SF. An analysis of readmission trends by urgency and race/ethnicity in the MBSAQIP registry, 2015-2018. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 18:11-20. [PMID: 34789421 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Large-scale analyses stratifying bariatric surgery readmissions by urgency are lacking. OBJECTIVES Identify predictors of urgent/nonurgent readmission among "ideal" bariatric candidates, using a national registry. SETTING Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) national database. METHODS We extracted an "ideal" patient cohort from the 2015-2018 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) registry, characterized by only typical weight-related comorbidities (hypertension [HTN], obstructive sleep apnea [OSA], gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD], and diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [IDDM] and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [NIDDM]) undergoing primary bariatric surgery with an uneventful postoperative course. Readmissions were classified as "urgent" (UR; e.g., leak, obstruction, bleeding) or "nonurgent" (NUR; e.g., dehydration, nonspecific abdominal pain). χ2 or t test analyses were used for bivariate significance testing. Multivariate logistic regression models were constructed to assess independent predictors of readmission. RESULTS The cohort (N = 292,547) comprised 38.5% of all MBSAQIP patients (mean age [standard deviation] = 43.2 [11.7]; body mass index [BMI] = 44.9 [6.6]; 81% female; 62% White, 17% Black, 14% Hispanic). Total readmission rates were 2.75% (n = 8046) and decreased from 2015-2018 (3.00%-2.63%; P < .001). Independent predictors of readmissions included Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) (odds ratio [OR] = 1.97, p < .001), Black (OR = 1.46, P < .001) and Hispanic race (OR = 1.14, P < .001), GERD (OR = 1.27, P < .001), HTN (OR = 1.08, P = .003), and IDDM (OR = 1.39, P < .001). NUR and UR readmission rates were 1.27% (n = 3702) and 1.06% (n = 3090), respectively. NURs decreased over time (1.42%-1.16%, P < .001), with no change in Urs (1.01%-1.06%, P = .51); this trend persisted in multivariate analysis (2017: NUR OR = .85, P < .001; 2018: NUR OR = .82, p < .001). Independent predictors of both URs and NURs included Black (NUR OR = 1.71, p < .001; UR OR = 1.27, p < .001) and Hispanic (NUR OR = 1.15, P < .001; UR OR = 1.19, P < .001) race, RYGB (NUR OR = 1.84, P < .001; UR OR = 2.34, P < .001), and GERD (NUR OR = 1.39, p < .001; UR OR = 1.17, P < .001). Female sex (NUR OR = 1.64, P < .001), age (NUR OR = .98, P < .001), HTN (NUR OR = 1.22, P < .001), and IDDM (NUR OR = 1.41, P < .001) predicted NURs, while higher BMI (UR OR = 1.01, P < .001), and OSA (UR OR = 1.10, P = .02) predicted URs. CONCLUSION Readmission rates for "ideal" bariatric patients improved over time, driven by reductions in non-urgent etiologies. Racial disparities persist for both urgent and non-urgent causes of readmission.
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- Sean M O'Neill
- The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Columbus, Ohio
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- The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Columbus, Ohio
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- The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Columbus, Ohio
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- The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Columbus, Ohio
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- The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Columbus, Ohio.
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