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Velardi AM, Anoldo P, Nigro S, Navarra G. Advancements in Bariatric Surgery: A Comparative Review of Laparoscopic and Robotic Techniques. J Pers Med 2024; 14:151. [PMID: 38392584 PMCID: PMC10890254 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14020151] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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This article examines the evolution of bariatric surgery, with a focus on emerging technologies such as robotics and laparoscopy. In the case of gastric bypass, no significant differences have emerged between the two techniques in terms of hospitalization duration, weight loss, weight regain, or 30-day mortality. Robotic surgery, while requiring more time in the operating room, has been associated with lower rates of bleeding, mortality, transfusions, and infections. In revisional bariatric surgery, the robotic approach has shown fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and a reduced need for conversion to open surgery. In the case of sleeve gastrectomy, robotic procedures have required more time and longer postoperative stays but have recorded lower rates of transfusions and bleeding compared to laparoscopy. However, robotic surgeries have proven to be more costly and potentially more complex in terms of postoperative complications. The review has also addressed the topic of the single-anastomosis duodeno-ileal switch (SADIS), finding comparable results between robotic and laparoscopic techniques, although robotic procedures have required more time in the operating room. Robotic technology has proven to be safe and effective, albeit with slightly longer operative times in some cases.
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- Angelo Maria Velardi
- Oncologic Surgery, Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Evolutive Age, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Oncologic Surgery, Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Evolutive Age, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Oncologic Surgery, Department of Human Pathology of Adult and Evolutive Age, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy
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Carlino G, Benson AA, Bove V, Pontecorvi V, De Siena M, Matteo MV, Farina A, Polidori G, Vinti L, Giannetti G, Costamagna G, Spada C, Boškoski I. Impact of Pregnancy on Weight Loss After Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty. Obes Surg 2023; 33:3097-3105. [PMID: 37542617 PMCID: PMC10514179 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06745-6] [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: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Obesity and pregnancy are strictly related: on the one hand, obesity-one of the most common comorbidities in women of reproductive age-contributes to infertility and obesity-related pregnancy complications, whereas pregnancy is a condition in which, physiologically, the pregnant woman undergoes weight gain. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) may be used for the treatment of obesity in women of childbearing age. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted to evaluate weight trajectories, the evolution of obesity-related comorbidities, and lifestyle modification in women who became pregnant after ESG. A comparison was made between childbearing-age women who became pregnant after ESG and non-pregnant women. RESULTS A total of 150 childbearing-age women underwent ESG at a large tertiary medical center. Of these, 11 patients (33.4 ± 6.2 years) became pregnant after the procedure, following a mean time interval of 5.5 ± 3.9 months. Three women (two affected by polycystic ovary syndrome) reported difficulty getting pregnant before undergoing ESG. The mean preconception BMI was 31.9±4.0 kg/m2 (-7.24 ± 4.0 kg/m2 after ESG). Total body weight loss (TBWL, %) was 18.08 ± 8.00, 11.00 ± 11.08, and 12.08 ± 8.49, at the beginning of pregnancy, at the delivery, and at the first follow-up (19.6 ± 7.8 months after ESG). TBWL of at least 5% was achieved before pregnancy in all patients (73% reached a TBWL ≥ 10%). No significant differences in weight loss and QoL were found between the pregnancy and non-pregnancy groups up to 24 months after ESG. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty allows for adequate weight loss before and after pregnancy in patients with obesity.
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- Giorgio Carlino
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Center for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Babarinsa IA, Bashir M, AbdelRahman Ahmed H, Ahmed B, Konje JC. Bariatric surgery and reproduction-implications for gynecology and obstetrics. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2023; 90:102382. [PMID: 37506498 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2023.102382] [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: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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As the rates of obesity continue to rise across the world, there has been an increasing resort to bariatric surgery amongst the options for treatment. Through the reproductive lifespan, between menarche and menopause, women might benefit from this surgical intervention, which may have a bearing on other aspects of their health. The consequences of bariatric surgery have been reported and evaluated from various perspectives in obstetrics and gynecology. Fertility and sexuality are enhanced, but not all gynecological diseases are ameliorated. There are also psychological and behavioral sequelae to be cognizant of. With multi-disciplinary and responsive care, most post-bariatric pregnancies have satisfactory outcomes. The effects of bariatric surgery on the babies conceived thereafter remains a subject of interest, whereas the possible effect on the climacteric is speculative.
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- Isaac A Babarinsa
- Women's Wellness and Research Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha.
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- Feto Maternal Centre, Al Markhiya, Doha, Qatar; Weill Cornell Medicine, Doha, Qatar; Qatar University, Qatar
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- Feto Maternal Centre, Al Markhiya, Doha, Qatar; Weill Cornell Medicine, Doha, Qatar; Department of Health Sciences University of Leicester, UK
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Snoek KM, Steegers-Theunissen RPM, Hazebroek EJ, Willemsen SP, Galjaard S, Laven JSE, Schoenmakers S. The effects of bariatric surgery on periconception maternal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Reprod Update 2021; 27:1030-1055. [PMID: 34387675 PMCID: PMC8542997 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmab022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, the prevalence of obesity in women of reproductive age is increasing. Bariatric surgery is currently viewed as the most effective, long-term solution for this problem. Preconception bariatric surgery can reduce the prevalence of obesity-related subfertility and adverse maternal, pregnancy and birth outcomes. Maternal health during the periconception period is crucial for optimal gametogenesis and for embryonic and fetal development which also affects health in the later lives of both mother and offspring. Although preconception bariatric surgery improves several pregnancy outcomes, it can also increase the prevalence of pregnancy complications due to excessive and rapid weight loss. This can lead to iatrogenic malnutrition with vitamin deficiencies and derangements in metabolic and endocrine homeostasis. Thus, bariatric surgery can greatly influence periconception maternal health with consequences for reproduction, pregnancy and health in later life. However, its influence on periconception maternal health itself has never been reviewed systematically. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE The aim of this review was to investigate associations between bariatric surgery and determinants of periconception maternal health such as endocrine changes, fertility, vitamin status, irregular menstrual cycles, miscarriages and congenital malformations. SEARCH METHODS Medline, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and the Cochrane databases were used for the literature search until 1 November 2020. The search strategy terms included, among others, bariatric surgery, hormones, fertility, malformations, miscarriages and vitamin status. We searched for human studies that were written in English. Abstracts, reviews, meta-analyses and conference papers were excluded. The ErasmusAGE score was used to assess the quality of the included studies. OUTCOMES A total of 51 articles were analysed. The mean quality score was 5 (range 2-8). After bariatric surgery, hormonal axes normalized and menstrual cycle regularity was restored, resulting in increased fertility. Overall, there were no short-term risks for reproductive outcomes such as the increased risk of miscarriages or congenital malformations. However, the risk of vitamin deficiencies was generally increased after bariatric surgery. A meta-analysis of 20 studies showed a significant decrease in infertility (risk difference (RD) -0.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.42, -0.05) and menstrual cycle irregularities (RD -0.24, 95% CI -0.34, -0.15) with no difference in rates of miscarriage (RD 0.00, 95% CI -0.09, 0.10) and congenital malformations (RD 0.01, 95% CI -0.02, 0.03). WIDER IMPLICATIONS The current systematic review and meta-analysis show associations between bariatric surgery and periconception maternal health and underlines the need for providing and personalizing preconception care for women after bariatric surgery. We recommend preconception care including the recommendation of postponing pregnancy until weight loss has stabilized, irrespective of the surgery-to-pregnancy interval, and until vitamin status is normalized. Therefore, regular monitoring of vitamin status and vitamin supplementation to restore deficiencies is recommended. Furthermore, this systematic review emphasizes the need for a long-term follow-up research of these women from the periconception period onwards as well as their pregnancies and offspring, to further improve care and outcomes of these mothers and children.
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- Katinka M Snoek
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre , Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre , Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre , Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre , Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders among bariatric surgery patients. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.604856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pilone V, Tramontano S, Renzulli M, Monda A, Cutolo C, Romano M, Schiavo L. Evaluation of anti-Müller hormone AMH levels in obese women after sleeve gastrectomy. Gynecol Endocrinol 2019; 35:548-551. [PMID: 30668195 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2018.1559285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The link between obesity epidemic in fertile age and fertility reduction, in relation with BMI increase, has been demonstrated. An inverse proportionality between BMI and anti-Müller hormone (AMH) has been investigated. This hormone is strictly related to ovarian function. It has been demonstrated that it is significantly decreased in obese women. SCOPE The aim of this study was evaluation of AMH levels in 53 obesity women with BMI >35, at 3 and 6 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Specific evaluation of comorbidities and of gynecological effects of weight loss was also evaluated. RESULTS Cohort of 53 women was considered, treated with LSG. A progressive increase of AMH levels after LSG was confirmed, with statistically significant results at followup of 6 months. In these patients, we also observed an improvement in the menstrual cycle and resolution of dysmenorrhea. All considered comorbidities were ameliorated at both followup. CONCLUSION LSG determined a significant increase of AMH level in women, at early followup, with a comprehensive amelioration of gynecological status. Larger cohorts and a better evaluation of ovarian function after LSG will lead to more powerful results of the effect of weight loss on women.
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- Vincenzo Pilone
- a Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry , University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
- b General, Bariatric and Emergency Surgical Unit of Fucito Hospital , University Hospital of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
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- a Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry , University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
- b General, Bariatric and Emergency Surgical Unit of Fucito Hospital , University Hospital of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
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- a Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry , University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
- b General, Bariatric and Emergency Surgical Unit of Fucito Hospital , University Hospital of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
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- a Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry , University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
- b General, Bariatric and Emergency Surgical Unit of Fucito Hospital , University Hospital of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
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- a Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry , University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
- b General, Bariatric and Emergency Surgical Unit of Fucito Hospital , University Hospital of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
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- a Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry , University of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
- b General, Bariatric and Emergency Surgical Unit of Fucito Hospital , University Hospital of Salerno , Salerno , Italy
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- c Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Respiratory Science , University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli ," Naples , Italy
- d IX Division of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Applied Biotechnology , Naples University Polyclinic , Naples , Italy
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Gambineri A, Laudisio D, Marocco C, Radellini S, Colao A, Savastano S. Female infertility: which role for obesity? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY SUPPLEMENTS 2019; 9:65-72. [PMID: 31391925 PMCID: PMC6683114 DOI: 10.1038/s41367-019-0009-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Obesity is associated with infertility in women through multiple and complex mechanisms. Briefly, the adipose tissue through the production of many factors, such as leptin, free fatty acids (FFA), and cytokines may affect both ovarian and endometrium functions, with a final alteration in oocyte maturation and endometrial epithelium receptivity. In addition, through the development of peripheral insulin resistance obesity produces a condition of functional hyperandrogenism and hyperestrogenism that contribute to produce anovulation and to reduce endometrial receptivity and, therefore participate to cause infertility. Weight loss is able to restore fertility in most cases, but there are no practical indications to guide the clinician to choice the best method among increased physical activity, diet, drugs, and bariatric surgery.
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- Alessandra Gambineri
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Centre for Applied Biomedical Research (C.R.B.A.), S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome ‘Foro Italico’, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Biomedical Department of Internal and Specialist Medicine (DIBIMIS), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Centre for Applied Biomedical Research (C.R.B.A.), S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Naples, Italy
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome ‘Foro Italico’, Rome, Italy
- Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Unit, Biomedical Department of Internal and Specialist Medicine (DIBIMIS), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Shahnazarian V, Ramai D, Sarkar A. Endoscopic bariatric therapies for treating obesity: a learning curve for gastroenterologists. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 4:16. [PMID: 30976719 DOI: 10.21037/tgh.2019.03.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Obesity represents a growing public health threat. Until recently, surgery was the primary means for treating pharmacotherapy resistant obese patients. However, therapeutic endoscopy has evolved as an effective and safe alternative strategy. Particularly, endoscopic bariatric therapy (EBT) can bridge the gap in patients who do not fit the BMI criteria for surgery and fail conservative or medical therapy. Today there are many tools within the realm of EBT available to endoscopists. While there are no formal guidelines for their use, training and use of these tools are limited by the type of institution, preferences of senior endoscopists, cost, and availability. We review different EBT tools available to trainees and gastroenterologist, and the learning curves associated with them.
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- Vahe Shahnazarian
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 USA
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- Department of Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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Jamal W, Zagzoog MM, Sait SH, Alamoudi AO, Abo'ouf S, Alghamdi AA, Bamashmous RO, Maghrabi AA. Initial outcomes of one anastomosis gastric bypass at a single institution. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2019; 12:35-41. [PMID: 30613157 PMCID: PMC6307494 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s180111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an emerging bariatric procedure, which has been reported to be safe and effective. This study aims to evaluate the short-term outcome of OAGB and its midterm effects on weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of patients who had undergone OAGB between January 2013 and January 2017 in King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is presented here. Patients' perioperative characteristics, biochemical profile (fasting blood glucose, HbA1c and iron profile) and details on subsequent weight loss in terms of body mass index (BMI) and excess weight loss percentage (EWL%) along with early and late postoperative complications were evaluated. RESULTS Out of the 47 patients who underwent OAGB, 42 were included in this study and completed the 2-year follow-up. Average operative time was 107±21.3 minutes and average length of hospital stay was 2.5±0.53 days. Mean preoperative BMI was 47.6±9.1 kg/m2, and at 1 and 2 years of follow-up, it was 30.5±7.4 and 27.1±5.1, respectively. No mortality, anastomotic leak or bleeding were reported. Most common midterm complication was iron deficiency anemia (n=7/42). Remission of T2DM at 6 months was 80%. Patients with preoperative T2DM for less than 10 years showed better remission (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Our analysis suggests that OAGB is a safe and effective weight loss procedure that carries low perioperative risk and acceptable nutritional complications in the midterm, with a notable remission of T2DM. Preoperative duration of T2DM plays a major role in achieving remission after OAGB.
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- Wisam Jamal
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
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- Beverly Medical Care Clinics for Obesity Management, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,
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Falcone V, Stopp T, Feichtinger M, Kiss H, Eppel W, Husslein PW, Prager G, Göbl CS. Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: a narrative literature review and discussion of impact on pregnancy management and outcome. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:507. [PMID: 30587161 PMCID: PMC6307154 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-2124-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Bariatric surgery (BS) is regarded to be the most effective treatment of obesity with long lasting beneficial effects including weight loss and improvement of metabolic disorders. A considerable number of women undergoing BS are at childbearing age.Although the surgery mediated weight loss has a positive effect on pregnancy outcome, the procedures might be associated with adverse outcomes as well, for example micronutrient deficiencies, iron or B12 deficiency anemia, dumping syndrome, surgical complications such as internal hernias, and small for gestational age (SGA) offspring, possibly due to maternal undernutrition. Also, there is no international consensus concerning the ideal time to conception after BS. Hence, the present narrative review intents to summarize the available literature concerning the most common challenges which arise before and during pregnancy after BS, such as fertility related considerations, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies and their adequate compensation through supplementation, altered glucose metabolism and its implications for gestational diabetes screening, the symptoms and treatment of dumping syndrome, surgical complications and the impact of BS on pregnancy outcome. The impact of different bariatric procedures on pregnancy and fetal outcome will also be discussed, as well as general considerations concerning the monitoring and management of pregnancies after BS.Whereas BS leads to the mitigation of many obesity-related pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), pregnancy induced hypertension and fetal macrosomia; those procedures pose new risks which might lead to adverse outcomes for mothers and offspring, for example nutritional deficiencies, anemia, altered maternal glucose metabolism and small for gestational age children.
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- Veronica Falcone
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Wunschbaby Institut Feichtinger, Lainzerstrasse 6, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of General Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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Velotti N, Bianco P, Bocchetti A, Milone M, Manzolillo D, Maietta P, Amato M, Buonomo O, Petrella G, Musella M. Acute complications following endoscopic intragastric balloon insertion for treatment of morbid obesity in elderly patients. A single center experience. MINERVA CHIR 2018; 75:72-76. [PMID: 29658677 DOI: 10.23736/s0026-4733.18.07712-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a serious disease, with an increasing incidence also among subjects over 60 years old; surgical management has proven to be the most effective in the production of significant and durable weight loss. Intragastric balloon (IGB) treatment promotes a reduction of five to nine Body Mass Index (BMI) units in 6 months with an impressive improvement of obesity-associated comorbidities. METHODS Two hundred and twenty-five patients, 106 men (47.1%) and 119 women (52.9%), were evaluated at our institution to be submitted to a IGB positioning. Of these, 12 patients (8 women and 4 men) were more than 60 years old. For all patients BMI, comorbidities, weight loss and complications were recorded. χ2 test was used to evaluate differences in complications rate between elderly and other patients. RESULTS For the 12 elderly patients, we recorded a mean excess weight loss rate (EWL%) of 31.4. About complications, we recorded 2 severe esophagitis requiring IGB removal and 1 late gastric perforation. A higher complications rate was found in elderly population and the comparison with other patients revealed a significant difference (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our results underline that IGB treatment in elderly patients is safe and effective in terms of weight loss and improvement in comorbidities. IGB can cause complications which, sometimes, can be severe such as esophageal damage and gastric perforation. For the management of complications, we highly recommend a close follow-up in all patients and a deepened instrumental study in every suspect case.
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- Nunzio Velotti
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy -
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Hill C, Khashab MA, Kalloo AN, Kumbhari V. Endoluminal weight loss and metabolic therapies: current and future techniques. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2017; 1411:36-52. [PMID: 28884820 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Obesity is a public health epidemic associated with a number of comorbidities, most notably type 2 diabetes and hypertension, as well as elevated all-cause mortality. The treatment for obesity and its associated comorbidities has most recently expanded into the field of bariatric endoscopy. This field bridges a gap between lifestyle counseling with or without pharmaceutical treatment and the most effective treatment of obesity, bariatric surgery. Because of its minimally invasive nature, bariatric endoscopic therapy has the potential to appeal to the large sector of the obese population that resists surgery, as well as those early in the onset of obesity. To date, five endoscopic devices have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of obesity, and many more are in development, undergoing clinical trials, or being used around the world. Here, we present the current state of the field, highlight recent developments, and describe the clinical outcomes of these minimally invasive procedures in terms of weight loss, improvement in metabolic profile, and reduction in comorbidities.
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- Christine Hill
- Diversity Summer Internship Program, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review aims to present the current state of the field, highlight recent developments, and describe the clinical outcomes of these endoscopic bariatric and metabolic procedures. RECENT FINDINGS There are an increasing number of devices and techniques that are available for the endoluminal treatment of obesity. It is now possible to offer FDA approved endoscopic therapies for patients with BMI as high as 55 kg/m. Although tremendous advances have been made, there is room for additional emphasis with regards to the metabolic improvements seen with these therapies, in addition to highlighting weight loss outcomes. Furthermore, for optimal outcomes, it is imperative that all endoluminal techniques are combined with at least a moderate intensity diet and lifestyle intervention for a minimum of 12 months. SUMMARY This field bridges a gap between lifestyle counseling with or without pharmaceutical treatment and the most effective treatment of obesity, bariatric surgery. Owing to its minimally invasive nature, endoscopic metabolic and bariatric therapy has the potential to appeal patients who either do not qualify or do not want bariatric surgery and have not been adequately treated with medical therapy. In addition, these therapies may be beneficial early on in the onset of obesity.
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Mitchell A, Fantasia HC. Understanding the Effect of Obesity on Fertility Among Reproductive-Age Women. Nurs Womens Health 2017; 20:368-76. [PMID: 27520601 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2016.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Obesity is a major public health concern, and obesity among women of childbearing age can have a negative impact on fertility. The mechanism of action between obesity and infertility is complex and includes hormonal factors, alterations in ovulation, and changes in the menstrual cycle. Maternal obesity has also been linked to spontaneous abortion and poorer maternal and fetal health outcomes. Many interventions exist to help childbearing women achieve a lower body mass index. These include lifestyle modifications (diet/physical activity) and surgical and pharmacologic interventions. This article reviews the pathophysiology of the relationship between obesity and infertility and discusses evidence-based interventions for improving fertility among obese childbearing women.
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Milone M, Sosa Fernandez LM, Sosa Fernandez LV, Manigrasso M, Elmore U, De Palma GD, Musella M, Milone F. Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Assisted Reproductive Technology Outcomes in Obese Infertile Women? Obes Surg 2017; 27:2106-2112. [PMID: 28233264 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-017-2614-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Maietta P, Milone M, Coretti G, Galloro G, Conzo G, Docimo G, Ruggiero R, Musella M. Retrieval of the gastric specimen following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Experience on 275 cases. Int J Surg 2015; 28 Suppl 1:S124-7. [PMID: 26708855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.12.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2015] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/15/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Severe obesity leads to a high incidence of complications and a decrease in life expectancy, especially among younger adults. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) first intended as the first step of biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is gaining a per-se procedure role because of its effectiveness on weight loss and comorbidity resolution. Different techniques have been described for specimen extraction in LSG. In this article we report the technique adopted in 275 LSGs performed in our department. In the first 120 LSGs performed from 2007, the specimen was extracted through a mini laparotomy. In the following 155 cases the technique has been simplified: the grasped specimen has been withdrawn through the 15 mm trocar site. We registered in the fist group six cases of wound infection (5%), ten cases of hematoma (8.3%) and four cases of port site hernia (3.3%). In the second group only one case of hematoma (0.6%, p = 0.01) but no cases of wound infection (p = 0.01) or port site hernia, (p = 0.03) although we registered a specimen perforation during retrieval in 16 patients, were reported. The technique described in the 155 cases of the control group has shown to be more effective than the technique we used in the case group, allowing significantly lower operative time (112.9 ± 1.0 vs 74.9 ± 9.1 p < 0.001) and complications, and providing unchanged costs.
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- P Maietta
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Anaesthesiologic, Surgical and Emergency Sciences, "SUN" Naples Second University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurological and Metabolical Sciences, "SUN" Naples Second University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurological and Metabolical Sciences, "SUN" Naples Second University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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Incidence of Successful Pregnancy After Weight Loss Interventions in Infertile Women: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature. Obes Surg 2015; 26:443-51. [PMID: 26661108 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-015-1998-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Milone M, Lupoli R, Maietta P, Di Minno A, Bianco P, Ambrosino P, Coretti G, Milone F, Di Minno MND, Musella M. Lipid profile changes in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a comparative study between sleeve gastrectomy and mini-gastric bypass. Int J Surg 2015; 14:28-32. [PMID: 25576760 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To prospectively evaluate the effect of different types of bariatric surgery on lipid profile. METHODS Total cholesterol (TC), High-Density-Lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLc), Low-Density-Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) and triglycerides (TG) levels were evaluated before surgery and at 3 different post-operative time-points (3, 6 and 12 months) in consecutive obese subjects undergoing mini-gastric bypass (MGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG). RESULTS At baseline, 74 MGB and 86 SG subjects were comparable for lipid profile and prevalence of hypercholesterolemia/hypertriglyceridemia. During the post-operative follow-up, both MGB and SG subjects showed significant changes in lipid profile. However, at 3 months, MGB patients showed higher changes in TC (β = 0.179, p = 0.022) and TG (β = 0.265, p = 0.001) than those undergoing SG. At 6-month post-operative follow-up, these differences were confirmed only for TC. After a 12-month follow-up, MGB and SG were entirely comparable for changes in lipid profile with the exception of HDLc, whose changes were higher in SG group (β = 0.130, p = 0.039). Overall, the probability to normalize lipid profile during the 12-month follow-up was similar in MGB and in SG patients (OR:1.24, 95%CI:0.41-3.76, p = 0.689). CONCLUSION Despites some differences at 3-6 post-operative months, during a 12-month follow-up, SG and MGB showed a similar efficacy in the improvement of lipid profile of obese patients.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Sim KA, Partridge SR, Sainsbury A. Does weight loss in overweight or obese women improve fertility treatment outcomes? A systematic review. Obes Rev 2014; 15:839-50. [PMID: 25132280 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Revised: 05/26/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This systematic review assessed the effect of weight loss in overweight and/or obese women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) on their subsequent pregnancy outcome. Weight losses achieved by diet and lifestyle changes, very-low-energy diets, non-surgical medical interventions and bariatric surgery translated into significantly increased pregnancy rates and/or live birth in overweight and/or obese women undergoing ART in 8 of the 11 studies reviewed. In addition, regularization of the menstrual pattern, a decrease in cancellation rates, an increase in the number of embryos available for transfer, a reduction in the number of ART cycles required to achieve pregnancy and a decrease in miscarriage rates were reported. There were also a number of natural conceptions in five of the six studies that reported this outcome. Non-surgical medical weight loss procedures and bariatric surgery induced the greatest weight losses, but their use, as well as that of very-low-energy diets, for weight loss prior to ART requires careful consideration. While the overall quality of the studies included in this review was poor, these results support the clinical recommendation of advising overweight and/or obese women to lose weight prior to ART. Prospective randomized controlled trials are required to establish efficacious evidence-based guidelines for weight loss interventions in overweight and/or obese women prior to ART treatment.
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- K A Sim
- The Boden Institute for Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Musella M, Milone M, Maietta P, Bianco P, Pisapia A, Gaudioso D, Palumbo R. Bariatric surgery is not contraindicated in obese patients suffering from glycogen storage disease type IXa. A case report with follow-up at three years. Int J Surg Case Rep 2014; 5:686-8. [PMID: 25194605 PMCID: PMC4189068 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2014] [Revised: 05/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Glucose storage disease type IXa (GSD IXa) is an uncommon condition presenting with childhood onset hepatomegaly, growth retardation, and often, fasting ketosis and hypoglycemia. Despite its benign course, the lack of dietary counseling may favor uncontrolled weight gain. We investigated the efficacy of bariatric surgery in one 17 years old female suffering from GSD IXa and morbid obesity. PRESENTATION OF CASE The diagnosis was GSD type IXa in a patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 45.5 kg/m2. Onset of hypoglycemia was reported twice each month. She was treated her implanting an adjustable gastric banding through laparoscopy. Three years after surgery the patient presents a BMI of 30.1 kg/m2 and an excess of weight loss (EWL) of 71.1%. Only once, following surgery, she had to deflate her band to allow a faster transit of food through her stomach, thus reaching a prompt euglycemic condition, due to an incoming hypoglycemic crisis. DISCUSSION Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is one of the most used approaches to treat morbid obesity. It is a restrictive procedure unable to affect the absorption of any nutrient, presenting a very low intra and perioperative complication rate. In our GSD IXa patient, it offered a prompt modification of food intake restriction whenever requested, thus avoiding hypoglycemia. CONCLUSION LAGB is effective in determining weight loss without inducing significant side effects or worsening hypoglycemia, in this morbid obese patient, suffering from GSD type IXa.
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- Mario Musella
- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy.
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- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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Mathus-Vliegen EMH. Endoscopic treatment: the past, the present and the future. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2014; 28:685-702. [PMID: 25194184 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2014.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Revised: 06/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/05/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The obesity epidemic asks for an active involvement of gastroenterologists: many of the co-morbidities associated with obesity involve the gastrointestinal tract; a small proportion of obese patients will need bariatric surgery and may suffer from surgical complications that may be solved by minimally invasive endoscopic techniques; and finally, the majority will not be eligible for bariatric surgery and will need some other form of treatment. The first approach should consist of an energy-restricted diet, physical exercise and behaviour modification, followed by pharmacotherapy. For patients who do not respond to medical therapy but are not or not yet surgical candidates, an endoscopic treatment might look attractive. So, endoscopic bariatric therapy has a role to play either as an alternative or adjunct to medical treatment. The different endoscopic modalities may vary in mechanisms of action: by gastric distension and space occupation, delayed gastric emptying, gastric restriction and decreased distensibility, impaired gastric accommodation, stimulation of antroduodenal receptors, or by duodenal exclusion and malabsorption. These treatments will be discussed into detail.
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- E M H Mathus-Vliegen
- Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Musella M, Milone M, Gaudioso D, Bianco P, Palumbo R, Galloro G, Bellini M, Milone F. A decade of bariatric surgery. What have we learned? Outcome in 520 patients from a single institution. Int J Surg 2014; 12 Suppl 1:S183-8. [PMID: 24861545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Today a variety of bariatric surgical procedures is available and, currently, it is difficult to identify the most effective option based on patient characteristics and comorbidities. Aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the efficacy of four different techniques; Intragastric Balloon (IB), Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) and Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass (LMGB), performed in our unit along ten years. PATIENTS AND METHODS Starting from January 2005, 520 patients, 206 men (39.6%) and 314 women (60.4%) were treated at our institution. Among patients candidate to bariatric surgery 145 underwent IB, 120 underwent LAGB, 175 underwent LSG and 80 underwent LMGB. Follow up rate was 93.1% for IB at 6 months; 74.1% and 48% for LAGB at 36 and 60 months respectively; 72.8% and 58.1% for LSG at 36 and 60 months respectively; and 84.2% for LMGB at 36 months. RESULTS The period 2005-2014 has been considered. Mortality was 1/520 patients (0.19%). The excess weight loss rate (EWL%) has been 32.8 for IB at six months, 53.7 for LAGB and 68.1 for LSG, at 60 months respectively and 79.5 for LMGB at 36 months. Early major postoperative complications requiring surgery were 0.6% for IB and 1.1% for LSG whereas late major postoperative complications were 1.2% for IB, 4.1% for LAGB and 0.5% for LSG. Diabetes resolution rate was 0 for LAGB, 76.9% for LSG and 80% for LMGB at 36 months. CONCLUSIONS If more invasive procedures as LSG or LMGB may entail higher operative and peroperative risks, conversely, in skilled hands their efficacy remains undisputed, especially in the long term, presenting a very low rate of major complications. In general, the efficacy of a bariatric surgery unit seems improved by the capability to offer both different primary procedures and re-do surgery.
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- M Musella
- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy.
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- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy
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- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy
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- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy
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- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy
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- Clinical Medicine and Surgery Department - Surgical Endoscopy, Italy
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- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy
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- "Federico II" University, Medical School, Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department - General Surgery, Italy
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Milone M, Di Minno MND, Lupoli R, Maietta P, Bianco P, Pisapia A, Gaudioso D, Taffuri C, Milone F, Musella M. Wernicke encephalopathy in subjects undergoing restrictive weight loss surgery: a systematic review of literature data. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2014; 22:223-9. [PMID: 24764323 DOI: 10.1002/erv.2292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2013] [Revised: 03/24/2014] [Accepted: 03/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The use of weight loss surgery is progressively increasing, and in recent years, restrictive bariatric surgery procedures have been more often used. Although thought to be associated with a lower incidence of post-operative side effects than malabsorpitive surgery, some cases of micronutrients deficiency have been reported because of an acquired thiamine deficiency; in this clinical setting, some cases of Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) have been described. Major determinants and predictors of this major neurological complication are currently unknown. The aim of this systematic review was to analyse literature data in order to address this issue. The main result of our systematic review was that persistent vomiting is the major determinant of WE in patients undergoing restrictive weight loss surgery. In addition, early thiamine supplementation can rapidly improve the clinical conditions, avoiding permanent deficiencies. On the other hand, given the wide variability of clinical and demographic characteristics, definite prognostic factors of WE occurrence and of clinical outcome cannot be identified. In conclusion, although our results are suggestive, further ad hoc prospective studies evaluating changes in micronutrients levels according to different types of surgery are needed.
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
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Sim KA, Dezarnaulds GM, Denyer GS, Skilton MR, Caterson ID. Weight loss improves reproductive outcomes in obese women undergoing fertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Obes 2014; 4:61-8. [PMID: 25826729 DOI: 10.1111/cob.12048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Revised: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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For women attempting pregnancy, obesity reduces fertility and is an independent risk factor for obstetric and neonatal complications. The aim of this evaluator-blinded, randomized controlled trial was to evaluate a weight loss intervention on pregnancy rates in obese women undertaking fertility treatment. Forty-nine obese women, aged ≤ 37 years, presenting for fertility treatment were randomized to either a 12-week intervention (n = 27) consisting of a very-low-energy diet for the initial 6 weeks followed by a hypocaloric diet, combined with a weekly group multidisciplinary programme; or a control group (n = 22) who received recommendations for weight loss and the same printed material as the intervention. Anthropometric and reproductive parameters were measured at baseline and at 12 weeks. The 22 women who completed the intervention had greater anthropometric changes (-6.6 ± 4.6 kg and -8.7 ± 5.6 cm vs. -1.6 ± 3.6 kg and -0.6 ± 6.3 cm) compared with the control group (n = 17; P < 0.001). The intervention group achieved a pregnancy rate of 48% compared with 14% (P = 0.007), took a mean two fertility treatment cycles to achieve each pregnancy compared with four in the control group (P = 0.002), and had a marked increase in the number of live births (44% vs. 14%; P = 0.02). A group weight loss programme, incorporating dietary, exercise and behavioural components, is associated with a significant improvement in pregnancy rates and live births in a group of obese women undergoing fertility treatment.
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- K A Sim
- The Boden Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Milone M, Di Minno MND, Leongito M, Maietta P, Bianco P, Taffuri C, Gaudioso D, Lupoli R, Savastano S, Milone F, Musella M. Bariatric surgery and diabetes remission: sleeve gastrectomy or mini-gastric bypass? World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:6590-7. [PMID: 24151386 PMCID: PMC3801373 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i39.6590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2013] [Revised: 07/29/2013] [Accepted: 08/05/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate the weight loss and glycemic control status [blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and hypoglycaemic treatment]. METHODS The primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity, and 90% of all patients with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Although a remarkable effect of bariatric surgery is the profound and durable resolution of type 2 diabetes clinical manifestations, little is known about the difference among various weight loss surgical procedures on diabetes remission. Data from patients referred during a 3-year period (from January 2009 to December 2011) to the University of Naples "Federico II" diagnosed with obesity and diabetes were retrieved from a prospective database. The patients were split into two groups according to the surgical intervention performed [sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and mini-gastric bypass (MGB)]. Weight loss and glycemic control status (blood glucose, HbA1c and hypoglycaemic treatment) were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 53 subjects who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or mini-gastric bypass for obesity and diabetes were screened for the inclusion in this study. Of these, 4 subjects were excluded because of surgical complications, 7 subjects were omitted because young surgeons conducted the operations and 11 subjects were removed because of the lack of follow-up. Thirty-one obese patients were recruited for this study. A total of 15 subjects underwent SG (48.4%), and 16 underwent MGB (51.6%). After adjusting for various clinical and demographic characteristics in a multivariate logistic regression analysis, high hemoglobin A1c was determined to be a negative predictor of diabetes remission at 12 mo (OR = 0.366, 95%CI: 0.152-0.884). Using the same regression model, MGB showed a clear trend toward higher diabetes remission rates relative to SG (OR = 3.780, 95%CI: 0.961-14.872). CONCLUSION Although our results are encouraging regarding the effectiveness of mini-gastric bypass on diabetes remission, further studies are needed to provide definitive conclusions in selecting the ideal procedure for diabetes remission.
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Milone M, Di Minno MND, Galloro G, Maietta P, Bianco P, Milone F, Musella M. Safety and Efficacy of Barbed Suture for Gastrointestinal Suture: A Prospective and Randomized Study on Obese Patients Undergoing Gastric Bypass. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2013; 23:756-9. [PMID: 23859743 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2013.0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Marco Milone
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Science, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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Nguyen N, Champion JK, Ponce J, Quebbemann B, Patterson E, Pham B, Raum W, Buchwald JN, Segato G, Favretti F. A review of unmet needs in obesity management. Obes Surg 2012; 22:956-66. [PMID: 22438220 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-012-0634-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The prevalence of obesity continues to escalate in the USA; however, there is no consensus regarding the optimal therapy for obesity. For the vast majority of severely obese patients, conventional medical therapies (i.e., diet, exercise, behavioral counseling) often fail over the long term. Existing pharmacotherapy adjunctive to behavioral therapy has limited effectiveness and an imperfect safety record. In contrast, bariatric surgery has a high degree of weight loss efficacy, yet only a small fraction of the qualifying obese population undergoes these procedures because of the associated perioperative risks and potential late complications. In addition, the role of bariatric surgery is unclear in certain patient populations, such as patients with lower body mass index (BMI, 30-35 kg/m(2)), the high-risk super-super obese patients (BMI > 60), the morbidly obese adolescent, and obese patients requiring weight reduction in preparation for other procedures, such as orthopedic, transplant, or vascular surgeries. In these circumstances, there is a need for an effective but less invasive treatment to bridge the gap between medical and surgical therapy. This review examines current treatment outcomes, identifies prominent areas of unmet clinical needs, and provides an overview of two minimally invasive "temporary procedures for weight loss" that may eventually address some of the unmet needs in obesity management.
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- N Nguyen
- Division of GI Surgery, University of California Irvine Medical Center, 333 City Bldg. West, Suite 850, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
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Musella M, Milone M, Bellini M, Sosa Fernandez LM, Leongito M, Milone F. Effect of bariatric surgery on obesity-related infertility. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2011; 8:445-9. [PMID: 22057155 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2011.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2011] [Revised: 09/18/2011] [Accepted: 09/29/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a strong association between obesity and infertility, and weight loss can increase fecundity in obese women. In an attempt to determine the effect of bariatric surgery on obesity-related infertility, we reviewed the fertility outcomes after intragastric balloon placement, adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass in childbearing women with a diagnosis of infertility at a university hospital in Italy. METHODS This was a retrospective study of 110 obese infertile women. We evaluated the effectiveness of bariatric surgery in improving fertility, assessing the influence of age, surgical technique, co-morbidities (hypertension and diabetes), weight loss, and body mass index before and after surgery. RESULTS Of these 110 women who had tried unsuccessfully to become pregnant before weight loss, 69 became pregnant afterward. The pregnancies proceeded without complications and ended with a live birth. Only the weight loss (odds ratio 20.2, P = .001) and the achieved body mass index (P = .001) after surgery were the predictors of pregnancy. CONCLUSION Bariatric surgery might be effective in young infertile obese women who wish to become pregnant. Weight loss appears to be independent from the surgical technique in determining the increase in the pregnancy rate as well as the body mass index achieved at pregnancy.
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- Mario Musella
- Department of Surgery, Orthopedic, Traumatology, and Emergency, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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