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Kara YB, Ozel Y, Yardimci S. Efficacy of Omentopexy on Complications of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obes Surg 2024; 34:3298-3305. [PMID: 38914741 PMCID: PMC11349786 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07363-6] [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: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a commonly performed type of bariatric surgery. Early complications of LSG include bleeding, leakage, pulmonary embolism, and surgical site infections. Most surgeons try to implement preventive methods, such as omentopexy. Staple line-imbrication, which has a difficult learning curve, often prevents complications. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of omentopexy on patients with imbricated LSG. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study applied a retrospective data analysis design to patients who underwent LSG between 2020 and 2023. All patients' staple lines were imbricated, and patients were then divided into two groups: omentopexy group and control group. Patients' demographic features, such as age, gender, height, weight, body mass index(BMI), bleeding, leakage, and reoperations, were recorded and examined retrospectively. RESULTS A total of 1356 patients were included in the study (540 in omentopexy, 816 in control), of which the mean age was 37.9 ± 10.5 years, 82.3% were women, and mean BMI was 40.9 ± 5.8 kg/m2. The mean bleeding rate was 1.0% (1.3-0.7%), the mean leakage rate was 0.2% (0.2-0.2%, respectively), and the mean reoperation rate was 0.6% (0.7% and 0.5%, respectively). No statistically significant differences were observed. CONCLUSION Omentopexy is a technique that is widely used to prevent staple line complications. According to our study, omentopexy applied to an imbricated stapler line increased the operation time but did not affect bleeding or leakage ratios. This is the first study to evaluate the effect of omentopexy on imbricated staple lines. The findings of the study indicate that omentopexy has no additional benefit on early complications when using staple-line imbrication.
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- Yalcin Burak Kara
- General Surgery Department, Bahcesehir University VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi, D100, Cemal Gürsel Cd. No:9, Pendik, 34899, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- General Surgery Department, Dogus University VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi, D100, Cemal Gürsel Cd. No:9, Pendik, 34899, Istanbul, Turkey
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- General Surgery Department, Istinye University VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Fevzi Çakmak Mahallesi, D100, Cemal Gürsel Cd. No:9, Pendik, 34899, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gensthaler L, Stauffer M, Jedamzik J, Bichler C, Nixdorf L, Richwien P, Eichelter J, Langer FB, Prager G, Felsenreich DM. Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy as Effective Treatment for Patients with Postoperative Leakage After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery-A Single-Center Experience. Obes Surg 2024; 34:3306-3314. [PMID: 39046624 PMCID: PMC11349792 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07367-2] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is standardized and safe. Nevertheless, complications such as anastomotic leakage (AL) or staple-line leakage (SLL) can occur. In upper GI or colorectal surgery, endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) offers a therapeutic alternative to revisional surgery. Data on EVT in patients with leakage after MBS remain scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of EVT and its potential as endoscopic alternative to revisional surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS All patients treated for AL or SLL with EVT after MBS between 01/2016 and 08/2023 at the Department for General Surgery, Medical University Vienna, were included in this retrospective, single-center study. Therapeutic value of EVT as management option for acute postoperative leakage after MBS in daily practice was evaluated. Statistical analyses were performed descriptively. RESULTS Twenty-one patients were treated with EVT within the observational period of 7 years. In 11 cases (52.4%), the index surgery was a primary bariatric intervention; in 10 cases (47.6%), a secondary surgery after initial MBS was performed. Favored approach was a combination of revisional surgery and EVT (n = 18; 85.7%), intermediate self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) in 16 (76.2%) cases. EVT was changed six times (0-33) every 3-4 days. Mean EVT time was 25.1 days (3-97). No severe associated complications were detected and EVT showed an efficacy of 95.2%. CONCLUSION This small case series supports the trend to establish EVT in daily clinical practice when revisional surgery after MBS is needed, thus preventing further reoperation and reducing associated morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients.
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- L Gensthaler
- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Jung CFM, Binda C, Tuccillo L, Secco M, Gibiino G, Liverani E, Petraroli C, Coluccio C, Fabbri C. New Endoscopic Devices and Techniques for the Management of Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy Fistula and Gastric Band Migration. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4877. [PMID: 39201020 PMCID: PMC11355382 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164877] [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: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Post-sleeve gastrectomy fistulas are a rare but possibly severe life-threatening complication. Besides early reoperation and drainage, endoscopy is the main treatment option. According to the clinical setting, endoscopic treatment options comprise stent or clip placement. New endoscopic therapies have recently gained attention, including endoscopic vacuum therapy, VacStent therapy, endoscopic internal drainage with pigtail stents, endoscopic suturing and stem cell injection. In this narrative review, we shed light on recent literature, developments, indications and contraindications of these treatments. Intragastric gastric band migration is a rare complication after gastric band positioning. Reoperation can sometimes be difficult, especially when a gastric band has already migrated far into the stomach. Endoscopic retrieval can be a valid, non-invasive therapeutic solution. We reviewed the current literature on this matter.
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- Carlo Felix Maria Jung
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli-Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì, Italy
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Zhang Y, Min Y, Liu Y, Bian S, Li M, Zhang M, Zhang P, Zhang Z, Sun M. Gastrosplenic Fistula and/or Splenic Abscess: A Rare and Refractory Complication Following Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obes Surg 2024; 34:3091-3096. [PMID: 38898311 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07336-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Splenic abscess is a rare complication often associated with sleeve gastrectomy (SG) due to factors including local infections, distant infections, tumors, ischemia, and trauma, which presents substantial challenges. We report four cases of gastrosplenic fistula and/or splenic abscess after SG. Patient data, including demographics, comorbidities, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and outcomes, were recorded. Surgical techniques for SG adhered to established protocols. Four patients had a male-to-female ratio of 2:2, with an average age of 39.8 years and an average preoperative BMI of 38.9 kg/m2. All patients were readmitted due to recurrent fever and chills caused by splenic abscesses detected on CT scans, with an average admission duration of 16.5 weeks. Treatments varied from fasting and antibiotics to percutaneous drainage and surgical interventions. The average treatment duration post-diagnosis of splenic abscess was 37.25 weeks. Managing gastrosplenic fistula and/or splenic abscess is complex, underscoring the significance of prompt diagnosis and proper treatment. This highlights the need for heightened awareness among healthcare professionals to promptly recognize and manage this rare complication after SG.
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- Yiqiao Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
- Nursing Department, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Bian S, Li M, Zhang M, Zhang P, Zhang Z, Liu Y. Treatment of Leakage Following Sleeve Gastrectomy by Laparo-Endoscopic Gastrostomy (LEG). Obes Surg 2024:10.1007/s11695-024-07417-9. [PMID: 39034373 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07417-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is widely recognized as the leading bariatric procedure worldwide. However, leakage, its major complication, remains a significant concern. This study focuses on the challenges of managing leakage, especially when conventional endoscopic treatments are ineffective. Although a novel one-step approach as reported by Pulimuttil James Zachariah from Wei-Jei Lee's team has demonstrated promise, further investigations and reports on its efficacy are currently insufficient. Between January 2021 and November 2023, we analyzed five patients treated at our center for SG leakage. Patient data include demographics, comorbidities, surgical details, and outcomes. The study details Laparo-Endoscopic Gastrostomy procedures performed post-SG leakage diagnosis, highlighting differences between acute and chronic instances. The study effectively implemented Zachariah's one-step approach, achieving favorable results in all five cases. Patient characteristics, presentation, postoperative progression, and additional treatments were documented. The outcome supports Zachariah's assertion that the one-step approach is a simple, safe, and cost-effective approach for SG leakage, avoiding digestive tract reconstruction. Despite potential limitations, including challenges in closing large defects and extended healing times, the procedure's effectiveness in decompression, drainage, and nutritional support significantly contributes to its elevated healing rate. The study emphasizes the importance of timely abdominal drain removal based on clinical conditions, challenging traditional practices for better clinical outcomes.
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- Yiqiao Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, No. 20 Zhao Wuda Road, Hohhot, 010020, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & State Key Lab of Digestive Health & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Fink M, Stock S, Fink JM, Seifert G, Broghammer V, Herrmann S, Fichtner-Feigl S, Marjanovic G, Laessle C. Effect of Intraoperative Blood Pressure Regulation on Postoperative Hemorrhage After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2024; 34:2446-2453. [PMID: 38769237 PMCID: PMC11217080 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07275-5] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION With a rising number of bariatric procedures, the absolute number of postoperative complications is increasing, too. Postoperative bleeding, particularly along the staple line, is a recognized challenge. Numerous strategies including reinforcement of the staple line (SLR) have been proposed to improve bleeding rates, but no single technique has shown superiority over the others. In our bariatric center, we have implemented intraoperative blood pressure regulation alone, without SLR, to reduce hemorrhagic complications postoperatively. METHODS This retrospective observational analysis compares the incidence of postoperative bleeding in two groups of consecutive patients (total n = 438 patients), one with and one without intraoperative blood pressure elevation to 150 mmHg systolic without the additional use of staple line reinforcement. This intervention was integrated into our standard bariatric surgical procedure, no randomization or matching was conducted. Significant postoperative bleeding was defined as drop of hemoglobin of more than 2.5 mg/dl in 48 h and one of the following symptoms: lactate ≥ 2 mmol/L, bloody drainage, quantity of drainage more than 200 ml and/or radiological signs. RESULTS Defined postoperative bleeding occurred in 33 (7.5%) patients. We observed a decrease in bleeding rates from 10% to 5% (n = 22 vs. n = 11) after introducing intraoperative blood pressure increase (p = 0.034). The rate of revisional surgery for bleeding also decreased from 2.7% to 0.5% (n = 6 vs. n = 1). In multivariate analysis, the intervention with blood pressure elevation showed a significant decrease on bleeding rates (p = 0.038). CONCLUSION The use of increased intraoperative blood pressure alone, without staple line reinforcement, appears to be an effective and suitable method for reducing post-bariatric hemorrhagic complications.
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- Mira Fink
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
- EXCEL Excellent Clinician Scientist Program, Else Kroener Research Schools for Physicians, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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Ullah R, Nazir M, Shahana N, Shuja I, Fazal MA, Nazir K, Khan FR. Frequency of Early Complications of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Using Four Ports. Cureus 2024; 16:e65613. [PMID: 39205724 PMCID: PMC11357724 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65613] [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: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become a widely accepted bariatric procedure for treating morbid obesity and associated comorbidities due to its relatively straightforward technique and positive outcomes in terms of weight loss and metabolic improvement. Objective To investigate the frequency and types of early complications following LSG using four ports. Methods This prospective observational study was conducted at Al Hadi International Hospital, Swabi, Pakistan, from January 2022 to December 2022. A total of 369 patients aged 25-65 years with a BMI of 35-55 kg/m2 were included. Data on demographic characteristics, surgery duration, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay were collected. Early complications within 30 days post-surgery, including bleeding, infection, and leakage, were documented. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26 (Released 2019; IBM Corp., Armonk, New York, United States). Results The mean age of patients was 43.6 years (SD = 11.8) and the mean BMI was 42.3 kg/m2 (SD = 6.5). The average surgery duration was 92 minutes (SD = 22) and the mean intraoperative blood loss was 100 mL (SD = 50). Early complications occurred in 18% of patients with bleeding, infection, and leakage each accounting for 5%, 4%, and 3%, respectively. Reoperation was required in 5% of patients due to these complications. Higher BMI (45.2 vs. 41.8 kg/m2, p = 0.04) and longer surgery duration (105 vs. 88 minutes, p = 0.03) were significantly associated with increased complication rates. Comorbidities were present in 60% of patients with complications compared to 34% without complications (p = 0.03). Conclusion The four-port technique in LSG is associated with an 18% early complication rate with significant risk factors being higher BMI and longer surgery duration. Careful patient selection, standardized surgical techniques, and robust postoperative care are essential to minimize complications and improve outcomes in LSG.
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- Rahman Ullah
- Surgical and Allied, Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi, PAK
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- Surgical and Allied, Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi, PAK
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- Surgical and Allied, Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi, PAK
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- Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, PAK
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- Cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, PAK
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Coşkun M, Uprak TK, Günal Ö, Aliyeva A, Cingi A. Reinforcement in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Is It Effective? Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2024; 34:290-294. [PMID: 38736400 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001283] [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: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite the success of bariatric surgery in treating obesity, it can still lead to complications. The most serious and feared technical complications are bleeding and leakage from the gastric staple line. In this study, stapler line reinforcement was investigated to determine whether it affects postoperative leakage and bleeding rates and their management. MATERIALS AND METHODS Overall, 510 patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy were evaluated retrospectively. They were divided into 2 groups according to whether reinforcement of the staple line with running imbricating sutures was performed. RESULTS In the reinforcement group, there were two leaks (0.7%), which were diagnosed seven and eight days after surgery. In the non-reinforcement group, there were nine leaks (4%). There was no difference between the two groups in staple line bleeding. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that reinforcement with continuous imbricating sutures is associated with less stapler line leakage and a lower reoperation rate at the cost of increased operative time.
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- Mümin Coşkun
- Department of General Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Firkins SA, Simons-Linares R. Management of leakage and fistulas after bariatric surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2024; 70:101926. [PMID: 39053976 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2024.101926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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- Stephen A Firkins
- Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, Digestive Diseases and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy, Digestive Diseases and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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El Chaar M, Rogers AM, Mattar SG, Kukreja SS, Jenkins M, Askew C, Hassan M, Baker R, Smith E, Galvani C. First modified Delphi consensus statement on robotic-assisted da Vinci sleeve gastrectomy. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024:S1550-7289(24)00628-2. [PMID: 38991936 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2024.04.452] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most commonly performed metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedure. Technical considerations related to the performance of SG are well established and reported in the literature but not in relation to robotic-assisted (RA) SG. We report the results of the first modified Delphi consensus-building exercise addressing technical considerations of RA da Vinci (dV) SG. OBJECTIVES Develop best practices for the performance of robotic-assisted da Vinci sleeve gastrectomy. SETTING Survey based consensus statement. METHODS A consensus building committee (CBC) was created comprising 10 experts in the field of RA surgery and MBS based on strict selection criteria. The CBC developed 49 consensus statements which were then shared with 240 experts in RA surgery. Our stopping criterion was stability in responses (≤15%). The consensus cut point was 70%. RESULTS The overall response rate was 49%. In the first round of voting, there was consensus agreement on 25 statements (51%), consensus disagreement on 14 (28%), and no consensus on the remaining statements (21%). In the second round of voting, we reached agreement on 3 additional statements. Experts recommended the use of the number of pauses generated by the stapler to guide choice of staple height (91.2%) and to upsize the staple height when using buttressing (92%). There was also consensus (81.4%) that the use of the closed staple height of 1.00 mm (white) is acceptable and that stapling of the antrum using a 1.5-mm staple (blue load) is also acceptable (73%). CONCLUSIONS Collective expert opinion structured through a modified Delphi consensus statement presents a practical guide for surgeons interested in performing dV-SG.
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- Maher El Chaar
- Department of Surgery, St Luke's University Hospital and Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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- Kentucky Bariatric Institute, Georgetown, Kentucky
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- Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Elsebaey MA, Enaba ME, Elashry H, Elrefaey W, Hagag RY, Shalaby NA, Aboelnasr MS, Sarhan ME, Darrag OM, Elsokkary AM, Alabd MAA, El Nakib AM, Abdulrahim AO, Abo-Amer YEE, Mahfouz MS, Fouad AM, Abd El latif RS, Allam KA, Ismail AAM. The Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation in the Treatment of Functional Post-Sleeve-Gastrectomy Stenosis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:833. [PMID: 38793016 PMCID: PMC11123478 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Functional gastric stenosis, a consequence of sleeve gastrectomy, is defined as a rotation of the gastric tube along its longitudinal axis. It is brought on by gastric twisting without the anatomical constriction of the gastric lumen. During endoscopic examination, the staple line is deviated with a clockwise rotation, and the stenosis requires additional endoscopic manipulations for its transposition. Upper gastrointestinal series show the gastric twist with an upstream dilatation of the gastric tube in some patients. Data on its management have remained scarce. The objective was to assess the efficacy and safety of endoscopic balloon dilatation in the management of functional post-sleeve gastrectomy stenosis. Patients and Methods: Twenty-two patients with functional post-primary-sleeve-gastrectomy stenosis who had an endoscopic balloon dilatation between 2017 and 2023 were included in this retrospective study. Patients with alternative treatment plans and those undergoing endoscopic dilatation for other forms of gastric stenosis were excluded. The clinical outcomes were used to evaluate the efficacy and safety of balloon dilatation in the management of functional gastric stenosis. Results: A total of 45 dilatations were performed with a 30 mm balloon in 22 patients (100%), a 35 mm balloon in 18 patients (81.82%), and a 40 mm balloon in 5 patients (22.73%). The patients' clinical responses after the first balloon dilatation were a complete clinical response (4 patients, 18.18%), a partial clinical response (12 patients, 54.55%), and a non-response (6 patients, 27.27%). Nineteen patients (86.36%) had achieved clinical success at six months. Three patients (13.64%) who remained symptomatic even after achieving the maximal balloon dilation of 40 mm were considered failure of endoscopic dilatation, and they were referred for surgical intervention. No significant adverse events were found during or following the balloon dilatation. Conclusions: Endoscopic balloon dilatation is an effective and safe minimally invasive procedure in the management of functional post-sleeve-gastrectomy stenosis.
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- Mohamed A. Elsebaey
- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, Egypt; (M.A.E.); (M.E.E.); (W.E.); (R.Y.H.); (M.S.A.); (M.E.S.)
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- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases Department, Red Crescent Hospital, Tanta 66232, Egypt
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- Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases Department, Mahala Hepatology Teaching Hospital, El-Mahalla el-Kubra 31951, Egypt
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- Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases Department, Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital, Cairo 11638, Egypt;
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- Clinical Pathology Department, National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Cairo 42600, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute, Cairo 42600, Egypt
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- General Surgery Department, Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital, Cairo 11638, Egypt
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Yang C, Zhu D, Liu C, Wang W, He Y, Wang B, Li M. Lipid metabolic reprogramming mediated by circulating Nrg4 alleviates metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease during the early recovery phase after sleeve gastrectomy. BMC Med 2024; 22:164. [PMID: 38632600 PMCID: PMC11025198 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03377-0] [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] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The metabolic benefits of bariatric surgery that contribute to the alleviation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have been reported. However, the processes and mechanisms underlying the contribution of lipid metabolic reprogramming after bariatric surgery to attenuating MASLD remain elusive. METHODS A case-control study was designed to evaluate the impact of three of the most common adipokines (Nrg4, leptin, and adiponectin) on hepatic steatosis in the early recovery phase following sleeve gastrectomy (SG). A series of rodent and cell line experiments were subsequently used to determine the role and mechanism of secreted adipokines following SG in the alleviation of MASLD. RESULTS In morbidly obese patients, an increase in circulating Nrg4 levels is associated with the alleviation of hepatic steatosis in the early recovery phase following SG before remarkable weight loss. The temporal parameters of the mice confirmed that an increase in circulating Nrg4 levels was initially stimulated by SG and contributed to the beneficial effect of SG on hepatic lipid deposition. Moreover, this occurred early following bariatric surgery. Mechanistically, gain- and loss-of-function studies in mice or cell lines revealed that circulating Nrg4 activates ErbB4, which could positively regulate fatty acid oxidation in hepatocytes to reduce intracellular lipid deposition. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that the rapid effect of SG on hepatic lipid metabolic reprogramming mediated by circulating Nrg4 alleviates MASLD.
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- Chengcan Yang
- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Biostatistics Office of Clinical Research Unit, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Fudan Zhangjiang Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Masood M, Low DE, Deal SB, Kozarek RA. Endoscopic Management of Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy Complications. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2011. [PMID: 38610776 PMCID: PMC11012813 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072011] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Obesity is associated with several chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and malignancy. Bariatric surgery, most commonly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, is an effective treatment modality for obesity and can improve associated comorbidities. Over the last 20 years, there has been an increase in the rate of bariatric surgeries associated with the growing obesity epidemic. Sleeve gastrectomy is the most widely performed bariatric surgery currently, and while it serves as a durable option for some patients, it is important to note that several complications, including sleeve leak, stenosis, chronic fistula, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, may occur. Endoscopic methods to manage post-sleeve gastrectomy complications are often considered due to the risks associated with a reoperation, and endoscopy plays a significant role in the diagnosis and management of post-sleeve gastrectomy complications. We perform a detailed review of the current endoscopic management of post-sleeve gastrectomy complications.
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- Muaaz Masood
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA;
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- Division of General and Bariatric Surgery, Center for Weight Management, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
- Center for Interventional Immunology, Benaroya Research Institute, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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Chang SY, Jin GH, Sun HB, Yang D, Tang TY. Applications of gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal tract disease. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:658-669. [PMID: 38577089 PMCID: PMC10989344 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POME) is an emerging minimally invasive endoscopic technique involving the establishment of a submucosal tunnel around the pyloric sphincter. In 2013, Khashab et al used G-POME for the first time in the treatment of gastroparesis with enhanced therapeutic efficacy, providing a new direction for the treatment of gastroparesis. With the recent and rapid development of G-POME therapy technology, progress has been made in the treatment of gastroparesis and other upper digestive tract diseases, such as congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis and gastric sleeve stricture, with G-POME. This article reviews the research progress and future prospects of G-POME for the treatment of upper digestive tract gastrointestinal diseases.
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- Shi-Yu Chang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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Hany M, Torensma B, Zidan A, Ibrahim M, Abouelnasr AA, Agayby ASS, Sayed IE. Outcomes of primary versus conversional Roux-En-Y gastric bypass after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study. BMC Surg 2024; 24:84. [PMID: 38448841 PMCID: PMC10919008 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02374-7] [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: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Conversional surgery is common after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) because of suboptimal weight loss (SWL) or poor responders and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most common conversional procedure after LSG. METHODS A retrospective cohort study analyzed patients who underwent primary RYGB (PRYGB) or conversional RYGB (CRYGB) at three specialized bariatric centers between 2008 and 2019 and tested for weight loss, resolution of GERD, food tolerance (FT), early and late complications, and the resolution of associated medical problems. This was analyzed by propensity score matching (PSM). RESULTS In total, 558 (PRYGB) and 155 (CRYGB) completed at least 2 years of follow-up. After PSM, both cohorts significantly decreased BMI from baseline (p < 0.001). The CRYGB group had an initially more significant mean BMI decrease of 6.095 kg/m2 at 6 months of follow-up (p < 0.001), while the PRYGB group had a more significant mean BMI decrease of 5.890 kg/m2 and 8.626 kg/m2 at 1 and 2 years, respectively (p < 0.001). Food tolerance (FT) improved significantly in the CRYGB group (p < 0.001), while CRYGB had better FT than PRYGB at 2 years (p < 0.001). A GERD resolution rate of 92.6% was recorded in the CRYGB (p < 0.001). Both cohorts had comparable rates of early complications (p = 0.584), late complications (p = 0.495), and reoperations (p = 0.398). Associated medical problems at 2 years significantly improved in both cohorts (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS CRYGB is a safe and efficient option in non- or poor responders after LSG, with significant weight loss and improvement in GERD. Moreover, PRYGB and CRYGB had comparable complications, reoperations, and associated medical problem resolution rates.
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- Mohamed Hany
- Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, 165 Horreya Avenue, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt.
- Consultant of bariatric surgery at Madina Women's hospital (IFSO-certified bariatric center), Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Clinical Epidemiologist, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, 165 Horreya Avenue, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, 165 Horreya Avenue, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, 165 Horreya Avenue, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, 165 Horreya Avenue, Alexandria, 21561, Egypt
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- Biomedical Informatics and Medical Statistics Department, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Lyyjynen HS, Andersen JR, Liem RSL, Mala T, Nienhuijs SW, Ottosson J, Sundbom M, Thorell A, Våge V. Surgical Aspects of Sleeve Gastrectomy Are Related to Weight Loss and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Symptoms. Obes Surg 2024; 34:902-910. [PMID: 38329707 PMCID: PMC10899332 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-07018-y] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION A large variation in outcome has been reported after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) across countries and institutions. We aimed to evaluate the effect of surgical technique on total weight loss (TWL) and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS Observational cohort study based on data from the national registries for bariatric surgery in the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. A retrospective analysis of prospectively obtained data from surgeries during 2015-2017 was performed based on 2-year follow-up. GERD was defined as continuous use of acid-reducing medication. The relationship between TWL, de novo GERD and operation technical variables were analyzed with regression methods. RESULTS A total of 5927 patients were included. The average TWL was 25.6% in Sweden, 28.6% in the Netherlands, and 30.6% in Norway (p < 0.001 pairwise). Bougie size, distance from the resection line to the pylorus and the angle of His differed between hospitals. A minimized sleeve increased the expected total weight loss by 5-10 percentage points. Reducing the distance to the angle of His from 3 to just above 0 cm increased the risk of de novo GERD five-fold (from 3.5 to 17.8%). CONCLUSION Smaller bougie size, a shorter distance to pylorus and to the angle of His were all associated with greater weight loss, whereas a shorter distance to angle of His was associated with more de novo reflux.
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Førde, Norway
- Centre of Health Research, Førde Hospital Trust, Førde, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Groene Hart Hospital, Gouda, Netherlands
- Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (NOK) in The Hague and Gouda, The Hague and Gouda, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery and Anesthesia, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry, Bergen, Norway
- Centre of Health Research, Førde Hospital Trust, Førde, Norway
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Demirpolat MT, Sisik A. Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Thyroid Function Tests and Levothyroxine Doses in People With Obesity. Cureus 2024; 16:e56219. [PMID: 38618433 PMCID: PMC11016230 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56219] [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: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION We investigated how laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) affected serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4), and free triiodothyronine (FT3) in obese patients with hypothyroidism. We additionally examined whether the dose of levothyroxine decreases as a result of weight loss in this study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-one people with obesity who received levothyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism and underwent LSG between January 2017 and January 2023 were retrospectively examined. Weight, body mass index (BMI), TSH, FT4, FT3, weekly levothyroxine dose changes, and weight-adjusted levothyroxine doses before surgery and the sixth month after surgery were compared. RESULTS Among the 51 patients included in this study, 50.98% ceased the use of levothyroxine, and nearly half (41.18%) required an adjustment of their levothyroxine dose during the follow-up period (sixth month). Notably, the total weekly dose of levothyroxine (mcg) decreased in the sixth month following surgery (p<0.001). The weekly weight-adjusted dose (mcg/kg) decreased during the same time frame (p<0.001). The preoperative total weekly dose of levothyroxine, EWL% and absence of hyperlipidemia were found to be the independent predictors of the weight-adjusted weekly levothyroxine dose change (p<0.001, p=0.038, and p=0.044, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Thyroid function tests in people with obesity can show improvement after LSG. LSG may reduce the weight-adjusted dose of levothyroxine at six months postoperatively and therefore patients should be monitored for possible levothyroxine dose readjustments based on weight loss.
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- Muhammed Taha Demirpolat
- General Surgery, University of Health Science, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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Katayama RC, Herbella FAM, Patti MG, Arasaki CH, Oliveira RO, de Grande AC. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Lacks Intrasurgeon and Intersurgeon Agreement in Technical Key Points That May Affect Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After the Procedure. Obes Surg 2024; 34:542-548. [PMID: 38157142 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-07016-0] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) may be related to surgical technique. The fact that there is a lack of technical standardization may explain large differences in GERD incidence. The aim of this study is to evaluate auto- and hetero-agreement for SG technical key points based on recorded videos. METHODS Ten experienced (minimum of 5 years performing bariatric surgery, minimum of 30 SG per year) bariatric surgeons (9 (90%) males) were selected. Participants were invited to send an unedited video with a typical laparoscopic SG (first round of the Delphi process). Videos were cropped into small clips comprising 11 key points of the technique. All anonymized clips (including their own) were returned to all surgeons. Individuals were asked to agree or not with the technique demonstrated (second round). The percentage of agreement was presented to the entire group that was asked for a second vote (third round). RESULTS Agreement was poor/fair for all points except hiatal repair that had a very good agreement in the second round. For the third round, there was a slight increase in agreement for distance esophagogastric junction/proximal stapling and gastric mobilization for stapling and a slight decrease in agreement for gastric tube final shape. Only 1 (10%) surgeon recognized that he evaluated his own video. Five (50%) surgeons disagreed with themselves on 1 or more points. CONCLUSION SG lacks intrasurgeon and intersurgeon agreement in technical key points that may justify significant differences in GERD incidence after the procedure.
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- Rafael C Katayama
- Department of Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Division, Federal University of São Paulo, Napoleão de Barros Street, São Paulo, 71504024-002, Brazil.
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- Department of Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Division, Federal University of São Paulo, Napoleão de Barros Street, São Paulo, 71504024-002, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Division, Federal University of São Paulo, Napoleão de Barros Street, São Paulo, 71504024-002, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Division, Federal University of São Paulo, Napoleão de Barros Street, São Paulo, 71504024-002, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Esophagus and Stomach Division, Federal University of São Paulo, Napoleão de Barros Street, São Paulo, 71504024-002, Brazil
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Ma L, Gao Z, Luo H, Kou S, Lei Y, Jia V, Lan K, Sankar S, Hu J, Tian Y. Comparison of the postoperative outcome with and without intraoperative leak testing for sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 469 588 cases. Int J Surg 2024; 110:1196-1205. [PMID: 37988416 PMCID: PMC10871606 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000919] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Postoperative staple line leakage (SLL) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a rare but serious complication. Many surgeons routinely test anastomosis with an intraoperative leak test (IOLT) as part of the SG procedure. This meta-analysis aims to determine whether an IOLT plays a role in reducing the rate of postoperative staple line related complications in patients who underwent SG. METHODS The authors searched the PubMed, Web of science, the Cochrane Library, and Clinical Trials.gov databases for clinical studies assessing the application of IOLT in SG. The primary endpoint was the development of postoperative SLL. Secondary endpoints included the postoperative bleeding, 30 days mortality rates, and 30 days readmission rates. RESULTS Six studies totaling 469 588 patients met the inclusion criteria. Our review found that the SLL rate was 0.38% (1221/ 324 264) in the IOLT group and 0.31% (453/ 145 324) in the no intraoperative leak test (NIOLT) group. Postoperative SLL decreased in the NIOLT group compared with the IOLT group (OR=1.27; 95% CI: 1.14-1.42, P =0.000). Postoperative bleeding was fewer in the IOLT group than that in the NIOLT group (OR 0.79; 95% CI: 0.72-0.87, P =0.000). There was no significant difference between the IOLT group and the NIOLT group regarding 30 days mortality rates and 30 days readmission rates ( P >0.05). CONCLUSION IOLT was correlated with an increase in SLL when included as a part of the SG procedure. However, IOLT was associated with a lower rate of postoperative bleeding. Thus, IOLT should be considered in SG in the situation of suspected postoperative bleeding.
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- Longyin Ma
- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Nanchong Central Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College (University)
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Nanchong Central Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College (University)
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Nanchong Central Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College (University)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Nanchong Central Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College (University)
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- Department of Radiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Nanchong Central Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College (University)
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Kara YB, Ital I, Ertekin SC, Yol S, Yardimci S. Ultrasonography Guided Modified BRILMA (Blocking the Cutaneous Branches of Intercostal Nerves in the Middle Axillary Line) Block in Bariatric Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:1141-1145. [PMID: 37787937 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0223] [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: 10/04/2023] Open
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Background: Postoperative pain is one of the major problems after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy besides complications. Management of pain control is still unclear in the obese population. Modified BRILMA (blocking the cutaneous branches of intercostal nerves in the middle axillary line) is a new analgesia technique which is performed by ultrasonography guided through the way between eighth and ninth rib level. This study is to evaluate the efficiency of modified BRILMA in bariatric patients while comparing with trocar site infiltration. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective designed retrospective data analysis study. Patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy between June 2019 and January 2020 were divided into two groups. One group underwent BRILMA block; the other group used traditional trocar site injection. Postoperative pain was followed by using visual analogue scale (VAS) (at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 hours postoperatively). Results: Thirty patients were included in the study. Twenty-four (80%) of the patients were women, and 6 (20%) of the patients were men. Mean body mass index of patients were 39.83 ± 4.02 kg/m2. Mean operational time was calculated 86.16 ± 19.94 minutes. When the patients' VAS was compared, 12th hour VAS value was statistically less in the BRILMA group. There were no significant differences in other hours' VAS between two groups. When compared with the use of opioid amount, there were no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P = .66), but BRILMA group had less amount. Conclusion: Modified BRILMA is an alternative technique to the use of trocar site bupivacain injection in bariatric surgery. It is new technique that is tried in bariatric population, which is also cost-effective and has less opioid consumption.
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- Yalcin Burak Kara
- General Surgery Department, Bahcesehir University VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- General Surgery Department, Bahcesehir University VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- General Surgery Department, Bahcesehir University VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Abdelbaki TN. Bikini-line Hiatal Hernia Repair (BLHHR) During Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obes Surg 2023; 33:3879-3888. [PMID: 37857940 PMCID: PMC10687131 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06881-z] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND To preserve the aesthetic benefits achieved with Bikini line sleeve gastrectomy (BLSG), we have devised a novel approach for simultaneous hiatal hernia repair (HHR), known as bikini-line hiatal hernia repair (BLHHR). This manuscript presents our initial experience with BLHHR and assesses its feasibility and outcomes. METHODS A prospective preliminary study was conducted on patients who underwent BLHHR between September 2020 and October 2022. Patient demographics, preoperative assessments, operative details, postoperative outcomes, and aesthetic evaluations were recorded. Feasibility and safety were assessed. RESULTS Among 891 BLSG patients, 89 (9.9%) underwent BLHHR. The mean distances between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus, symphysis pubis, and anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) were 28.8 ± 2.2, 33.9 ± 3.1, and 31.2 ± 1.8 cm, respectively. Optimal visualization and accessibility of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) were achieved without compromising HHR repair or sleeve gastrectomy. The mean operative time was 76.5 ± 11 min, longer than the 58 ± 10 min required for BLSG alone. Patient scar satisfaction ranged from 87.5 to 97.9%, and the mean pain score was 2.9 ± 0.8. No major complications were reported. At 6 months, %EWL (percentage of excess weight loss) was 53.3 ± 13.7%, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) remission was achieved in 62.8% of patients and comorbidities were improved. CONCLUSION BLHHR was potentially feasible and safe. Outcomes related to patient scar satisfaction, weight loss, improvement of associated comorbidities, and GERD symptoms were not compromised. The aesthetic benefits achieved by BLSG were maintained.
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- Tamer N Abdelbaki
- General Surgery Department, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Midan Khartoum, Alexandria, Egypt.
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El Masry MAMA, Attia MS. A comparative study between staple line reinforcement during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and no reinforcement: an Egyptian experience. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9318-9325. [PMID: 37891370 PMCID: PMC10709468 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10497-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: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an increasingly popular bariatric procedure. LSG still conveys some risks, including early staple line complications such as bleeding and leaks. It has been proposed that staple line complications can be reduced by staple line reinforcement (SLR). This study aimed to compare the short-term efficacy and safety of the SLR during LSG by oversewing versus no SLR in an Egyptian cohort over a period of 11 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study that analyzed data from patients undergoing LSG by the same surgeon over a period of 11 years. The patients' early postoperative complications were compared according to performing SLR. RESULTS The SLR group showed significantly longer surgery time (p = 0.021) and a lower rate of postoperative bleeding (p = 0.027). All leakage cases occurred in the non-SLR group (0.7% vs. 0.0%) without statistical significance (p = 0.212). The two mortality cases occurred in the non-SLR group. The LOS was comparable in the two groups (p = 0.289). CONCLUSION This study confirms the short-term benefits of SLR by oversewing during LSG in terms of a lower incidence of 30-day morbidity, particularly bleeding, and lower rates of reoperation, with a clinically questionable longer operation time.
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Deffain A, Alfaris H, Hajjar R, Thibeault F, Dimassi W, Denis R, Garneau PY, Studer AS, Pescarus R. Long-term follow-up of a cohort with post sleeve gastrectomy leaks: results of endoscopic treatment and salvage surgery. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9358-9365. [PMID: 37640954 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10386-2] [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: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most performed bariatric procedure worldwide. The most challenging postoperative complication is gastric leak. The objectives of this study are to examine the efficacy and morbidity of different therapeutic strategies addressing leakage, and the long-term outcomes of a cohort of LSG leaks. METHODS A retrospective review of patients treated for LSG leaks between September 2014 and January 2023 at our high-volume bariatric surgery center was performed. RESULTS The charts of 37 patients (29 women and 8 men) were reviewed, with a mean age of 43 years and a median follow-up of 24 months. The mean preoperative body mass index was 45.1 kg/m2. Overall, 30/37 (81%) patients were successfully treated with endoscopic management, and 7/37 (19%) ultimately underwent salvage surgery. If the leak was diagnosed earlier than 6 weeks, endoscopic treatment had a 97% success rate. The median number of endoscopic procedures was 2 per patient, and included internal pigtails, stents, septoplasty, endoluminal vacuum therapy and over-the-scope clips. Complications included stent-related ulcers (10), esophageal stenosis requiring endoscopic dilatations (4), stent migrations (2) and kinking requiring repositioning (1), and internal pigtail migration (3). Revisional surgery consisted of proximal gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y esophago-jejunal anastomosis, Roux-en-Y fistulo-jejunostomy or classic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass proximal to the gastric stricture. In 62% of the cases, the axis/caliber of the LSG was abnormal. Beyond 4 attempts, endoscopy was unsuccessful. The success rate of endoscopic management dropped to 25% when treatment was initiated more than 45 days after the index surgery. CONCLUSIONS Purely endoscopic management was successful in 81% of cases; with 97% success rate if diagnosis earlier than 6 weeks. After four failed endoscopic procedures, a surgical approach should be considered. Delayed diagnosis appears to be a significant risk factor for failure of endoscopic treatment.
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- Hôpital du Sacré Coeur, Montreal, Canada
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Bahdi F, Labora A, Shah S, Farooq M, Wangrattanapranee P, Donahue T, Issa D. From Scalpel to Scope: How Surgical Techniques Made Way for State-of-The-Art Endoscopic Procedures. GASTRO HEP ADVANCES 2023; 3:370-384. [PMID: 39131137 PMCID: PMC11307641 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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The continuous evolution of endoscopic tools over the years has paved the way for minimally invasive alternatives to surgical procedures for multiple gastrointestinal conditions. While few endoscopic techniques have supplanted their surgical counterparts like percutaneous gastrostomy tubes, many have emerged as noninferior, less morbid alternatives for such diverse conditions as achalasia (peroral endoscopic myotomy), obesity (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty), drainage of pancreatic walled off necrosis (EUS-guided cystogastrostomy), and gastric outlet obstruction (EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy). These techniques were based on surgical concepts and would not have been feasible without collaboration between surgeons and endoscopists. Such collaboration is exemplified by the antireflux fundoplication, which features combined hiatal hernia repair with transoral and incisionless fundoplication. The burgeoning armamentarium of endoscopic alternatives to traditional surgical procedures requires a multidisciplinary discussion and individually tailored treatment plans that consider patient preferences as well as the relative risks and benefits of surgical and endoscopic approaches. As technological advances give rise to ever more innovative endoscopic techniques, studies to evaluate clinical outcomes and define their role in treatment algorithms will be required.
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- Firas Bahdi
- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Ayoola F. Comment on: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy makes acid reflux symptoms worse or better?: A prospective short-term observational study in patients with morbid obesity. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1226-1227. [PMID: 37422411 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Medas R, Rodrigues-Pinto E. Endoscopic treatment of upper gastrointestinal postsurgical leaks: a narrative review. Clin Endosc 2023; 56:693-705. [PMID: 37430398 PMCID: PMC10665610 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2023.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Upper gastrointestinal postsurgical leaks are life-threatening conditions with high mortality rates and are one of the most feared complications of surgery. Leaks are challenging to manage and often require radiological, endoscopic, or surgical intervention. Steady advancements in interventional endoscopy in recent decades have allowed the development of new endoscopic devices and techniques that provide a more effective and minimally invasive therapeutic option compared to surgery. Since there is no consensus regarding the most appropriate therapeutic approach for managing postsurgical leaks, this review aimed to summarize the best available current data. Our discussion specifically focuses on leak diagnosis, treatment aims, comparative endoscopic technique outcomes, and combined multimodality approach efficacy.
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- Renato Medas
- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Rashad AE, El Hefnawy E, Elmorshedi M, Abuyousif YA, Salem A, Attia M, El Nakeeb A, Zaid A, Aldossary HM, Mohammed MN. Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (a Retrospective Multicentric Study). Obes Surg 2023; 33:3237-3245. [PMID: 37624489 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06803-z] [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: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent unappealing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) sequel. The study's purpose was to determine the prevalence, risk factors of PONV, and management of PONV after LSG. PATIENTS AND METHODS This multicenter retrospective study included patients with morbid obesity who had LSG between January 2022 and April 2023. The age range for LSG was 16 to 65 years, and the eligibility requirements included morbid obesity according to international guidelines. RESULTS PONV was experienced by 74.6% of patients who underwent LSG at 6 h postoperative. Multivariate analysis revealed that female gender, smokers, preoperative GERD, gastropexy, and severity of pain were found to be independent risk variables of the development of PONV, while antral preservation, opioid-free analgesia, and intraoperative combined analgesia were found to be independent protective variables against the development of PONV. Combined intravenous ondansetron and metoclopramide improved 92.6% of patients who developed PONV. Dexamethasone and antihistamines drugs are given for 42 cases with persistent PONV after using intravenous ondansetron and metoclopramide. Pain management postoperatively by opioid-free analgesia managed PONV. Helicobacter pylori status has no role in the development of PONV after LSG. CONCLUSION Female gender, smoking, presence of preoperative GERD, gastropexy, and severity of pain were found to be independent risk variables of the development of PONV, while antral preservation, opioid-free analgesia, and intraoperative combined analgesia were observed to be independent protective factors against the occurrence of PONV. Combined intravenous ondansetron and metoclopramide improved PONV. Dexamethasone and antihistamines drugs are given for persistent PONV.
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- Aly E Rashad
- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
- Wadi Aldawaser Armed Forces Hospital, Wadi Aldawaser, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 18511
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
- Wadi Aldawaser Armed Forces Hospital, Wadi Aldawaser, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 18511.
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- Wadi Aldawaser Armed Forces Hospital, Wadi Aldawaser, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 18511
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- Gastroenterology Surgical Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
- Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Kumar A, Madhav JV, Singla V, Monga S, Aggarwal S. Concomitant Hiatal Hernia Repair With Sleeve Gastrectomy: Impact on Gastroesophageal Reflux? Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2023; 33:435-439. [PMID: 37671614 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001216] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hiatal hernia (HH), whenever encountered during sleeve gastrectomy (SG), needs to be addressed because of its strong association with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the mid-term to long-term effects of hiatal hernia repair (HHR) on GERD remain unclear. METHODS This was a cross-sectional observational analysis of patients who underwent SG + HHR and had completed at least 1 year of follow-up. The preoperative data were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database. Of the 590 patients who underwent SG, 63 patients (10.7%) with concomitant HHR were assessed for the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and symptoms of GERD using the GERD-Q questionnaire. RESULTS Of the 63 patients, 11 were lost to follow-up, and one underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for HH recurrence and severe reflux. The remaining 51 patients were assessed at a mean follow-up of 3.7±2.0 years. Of these, 51% (26/51) patients had preoperative reflux symptoms. On follow-up, 69.2% (18/26) had complete resolution with significant improvement in their GERD-Q scores (9.8±3.1 to 6.5±2.1; P =0.001), while 76.2% (16/21) of patients were off the PPIs. The incidence of de novo GERD was found in 20% (5/25) of the patients. CONCLUSIONS In patients of morbid obesity with HH, concomitant HHR with SG leads to improvement of the reflux symptoms in more than two-thirds of the patients, besides alleviating the use of PPIs.
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- Arun Kumar
- Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Hechenbleikner E, Mou D, Delgado V, Majumdar M, Grunewald Z, Fay K, Hall CE, Wells MT, Patel A, Stetler J, Serrot F, Srinivasan J, Oyefule O, Diller M, Davis S, Lin E. Does the use of a suction calibration system (SCS) reduce stapler load firings and operative time? A randomized controlled trial comparing use of endoscopic calibration vs. SCS in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7940-7946. [PMID: 37433914 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10251-2] [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: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND It is critical to ensure appropriate and consistent sleeve size and orientation during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Various devices are used to achieve this, including weighted rubber bougies, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and suction calibration systems (SCS). Prior reports suggest that SCSs may decrease operative time and stapler load firings but are limited by single-surgeon experience and retrospective design. We performed the first randomized controlled trial comparing SCS against EGD in patients undergoing LSG to investigate whether the SCS decreases the number of stapler load firings. METHODS This was a randomized, non-blinded study from a single MBSAQIP-accredited academic center. Appropriate LSG candidates ≥ 18 years of age were randomized to EGD or SCS calibration. Exclusion criteria included prior gastric or bariatric surgery, detection of hiatal hernia before surgery, and intraoperative hiatal hernia repair. A randomized block design was employed controlling for body mass index, gender, and race. Seven surgeons employed a standardized LSG operative technique. The primary endpoint was the number of stapler load firings. Secondary endpoints were operative duration, reflux symptoms, and change in total body weight (TBW). Endpoints were analyzed via t-test. RESULTS A total of 125 LSG patients (84% female) underwent study enrollment, with an average age of 44 ± 12 years and average BMI of 49 ± 8 kg/m2. Overall, 117 patients were randomized to receive EGD (n = 59) or SCS (n = 58) calibration. No significant differences in baseline characteristics were identified. The mean number of stapler load firings for EGD and SCS groups were 5.43 ± 0.89 and 5.31 ± 0.81, respectively (p = 0.463). The mean operative times for EGD and SCS groups were 94.4 ± 36.5 and 93.1 ± 27.9 min, respectively (p = 0.83). There were no significant differences in post-operative reflux, TBW loss, or complications. CONCLUSION Use of EGD and SCS resulted in a similar number of LSG stapler load firings and operative duration. Additional research is needed to compare LSG calibration devices in different patients and settings to optimize surgical technique.
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- Elizabeth Hechenbleikner
- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, 550 Peachtree St. NE, Medical Office Tower Fl 14, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
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St Pierre J, Hajebian HH, Velasco C, Wooldridge J, Gorham J, Richardson WS. A Single-Institution 5-Year Retrospective Analysis of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Staple-Line Reinforcement: Bioabsorbable Mesh Versus Oversewing. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:963-968. [PMID: 37615525 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0551] [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: 08/25/2023] Open
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Background: Staple-line reinforcement has been used to decrease complications such as staple-line bleeding (SLB) and staple-line leaks (SLLs) in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG). There is little data comparing bioabsorbable mesh reinforcement (BMR) with oversewing the staple line (OSL). The aim of our study was to compare BMR with OSL in SG. Materials and Methods: This is a single-institution retrospective analysis comparing risks and benefits of BMR (group a) with those of OSL (group b) for SG staple-line reinforcement between 2015 and 2020. Results: In total, 857 patients were identified. There were 452 (52.74%) in group a and 405 (47.26%) in group b. SLB requiring transfusion occurred in 6 (1.32%) patients in group a and 6 (1.48%) patients in group b, NS (P = .848). Zero SLL was identified in either group. One-year mean direct cost of SG in group a was $7881 compared with $6677 in group b. Conclusion: This retrospective study showed that there was low risk of bleeding or leak with either technique of staple-line reinforcement and there was no significant difference in SLB or leak rate with bioabsorbable mesh versus oversewing. The use of bioabsorbable mesh was more expensive than oversewing.
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- Jesse St Pierre
- Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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- Ochsner Clinical School, The University of Queensland School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Verras GI, Mulita F, Lampropoulos C, Kehagias D, Curwen O, Antzoulas A, Panagiotopoulos I, Leivaditis V, Kehagias I. Risk Factors and Management Approaches for Staple Line Leaks Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study of 402 Patients. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1422. [PMID: 37763189 PMCID: PMC10532722 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13091422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has gained ever-increasing popularity among laparoscopic surgeons involved in bariatric surgery. This single-institution, retrospective cohort study aims to evaluate the prevalence of postoperative staple line leakage (PSLL) after LSG and identify risk factors for its development. We included patient data that underwent LSG at our institution for a span of 17 years-starting in January 2005 and ending in December 2022. We set the investigation of correlations of patient-related factors (age, weight, BMI, smoking status, presence of diabetes mellitus) with the occurrence of postoperative leaks. A total of 402 patients were included in our study. Of them, 26 (6.46%) developed PSLL. In total, 19 (73%) patients underwent percutaneous drainage and 14 patients (53.8%) were treated with intraluminal endoscopic stenting. Finally, five patients (19.2%) were treated with endoscopic clipping of the defect. Operative management was required in only one patient. There were no statistically significant differences in patient age, mean weight at the time of operation, and mean BMI. Abnormal drain amylase levels were associated with earlier detection of PSLL. More consideration needs to be given to producing a consensus regarding the management of PSLL, prioritizing nonoperative management with the combination of percutaneous drainage and endoscopic stenting as the safest and most efficient approach.
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- Georgios-Ioannis Verras
- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
- General Surgery, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, London SM5 1AA, UK
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- General Surgery, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, London SM5 1AA, UK
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- General Surgery, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, London SM5 1AA, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Hospital of Athens “Ippokrateio”, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Westpfalz-Klinikum, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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De Bortoli A, Culver DA, Kron J, Lehtonen J, Murgatroyd F, Nagai T, Nery PB, Birnie DH. An International Survey of Current Clinical Practice in the Treatment of Cardiac Sarcoidosis. Am J Cardiol 2023; 203:184-192. [PMID: 37499598 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.06.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is a potentially serious form of infiltrative cardiomyopathy. Despite scarce evidence, immunosuppressive treatment is generally recommended, but local routines may vary significantly. We sought to survey the clinical practices in the treatment of CS, with the aim that the results may suggest future research priorities. We conducted a web-based survey focused on treatment-naive patients with CS. We subclassified CS according to the presence/absence of overt cardiac presentation (clinically manifest/silent) and to the presence/absence of active inflammation (metabolically active/inactive by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography). The survey was developed jointly by the authors and administered to expert clinicians (n = 79) involved in CS treatment. An agreement threshold was set at 70%. A total of 62 of 79 respondents (78.5%) from 12 countries completed the survey. The agreement threshold was reached for: (1) always treating clinically manifest, metabolically active CS, 57 of 62 (91.9%), (2) never treating clinically silent, metabolically inactive CS, 44 of 62 (71.0%), (3) not requiring histopathologic confirmation of sarcoidosis before treatment initiation, (49 of 62, 79.0%), (4) using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography for assessing treatment indication (44 of 62, 71.0%) and treatment response (44 of 62, 71.0%), and (5) using prednisone as a first-line agent (100%), although respondents were divided on monotherapy (69.4%) or combination with methotrexate 25.8%. The approach to particular scenarios, tapering, and duration of treatment showed the greatest variation in response. In conclusion, in this survey of clinical practice, important aspects of CS treatment reached the agreement threshold, whereas others showed a great degree of clinical equipoise.
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- Alessandro De Bortoli
- Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Cardiology, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.
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- Pauley Heart Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Heart and Lung Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Cardiology, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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de Moura DTH, Hirsch BS, McCarty TR, Lera Dos Santos ME, Guedes HG, Gomes GF, de Medeiros FS, de Moura EGH. Homemade endoscopic vacuum therapy device for the management of transmural gastrointestinal defects. Dig Endosc 2023; 35:745-756. [PMID: 36651679 DOI: 10.1111/den.14518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) possesses a unique mechanism of action providing a less invasive alternative for the management of transmural gastrointestinal defects (TGID). This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a novel homemade EVT (H-EVT) for the treatment of TGID. METHODS Retrospective multicenter study including patients who underwent H-EVT for TGID between January 2019 and January 2022. Main outcomes included technical and clinical success as well as safety outcomes. Subgroup analyses were included by defect location and classification. Logistic regression analyses were performed to determine predictors for successful closure. RESULTS A total of 144 patients were included. Technical success was achieved in all patients, with clinical success achieved in 88.89% after a mean of 3.49 H-EVT exchanges over an average of 23.51 days. After excluding 10 cases wherein it was not possible to achieve negative pressure, successful closure occurred in 95.52% of patients. Time to clinical success was less for defects caused by endoscopic (hazard ratio [HR] 0.63; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.33-1.20) compared to surgical procedures and for patients with simultaneous intracavitary and intraluminal H-EVT placement (HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.55-0.91). Location and classification of defect did not impact clinical success rate. Simultaneous placement of both an intraluminal and intracavitary H-EVT (odds ratio 3.08; 95% CI 1.19-7.95) was a significant predictor of clinical success. Three device-related adverse events (2.08%) occurred. CONCLUSIONS The use of the H-EVT is feasible, safe, and effective for the management of TGID.
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- Diogo Turiani Hourneaux de Moura
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital Vila Nova Star, São Paulo, Brazil
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital São Luiz Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, USA
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital Vila Nova Star, São Paulo, Brazil
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital São Luiz Jabaquara, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital Santa Luzia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital Vila Nova Star, São Paulo, Brazil
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Instituto D´Or de Pesquisa e Ensino, Hospital São Luiz Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Li M, Zeng N, Liu Y, Sun X, Yang W, Liu Y, Mao Z, Yao Q, Zhao X, Liang H, Lou W, Ma C, Song J, Wu J, Yang W, Zhang P, Zhu L, Tian P, Zhang P, Zhang Z. Management and outcomes of gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy: results from the 2010-2020 national registry. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:1967-1976. [PMID: 37525550 PMCID: PMC10431592 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002499] [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: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Management of gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is challenging due to its unpredictable outcomes. We aimed to summarize the characteristics of SG leaks and analyze interventions and corresponding outcomes in a real-world setting. METHODS To retrospectively review of 15,721 SG procedures from 2010 to 2020 based on a national registry. A cumulative sum analysis was used to identify a fitting curve of gastric leak rate. The Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank tests were performed to calculate and compare the probabilities of relevant outcomes. The logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of acute leaks. RESULTS A total of 78 cases of SG leaks were collected with an incidence of 0.5% (78/15,721) from this registry (6 patients who had the primary SG in non-participating centers). After accumulating 260 cases in a bariatric surgery center, the leak rate decreased to a stably low value of under 1.17%. The significant differences presented in sex, waist circumference, and the proportion of hypoproteinemia and type 2 diabetes at baseline between patients with SG leak and the whole registry population ( P = 0.005, = 0.026, <0.001, and = 0.001, respectively). Moreover, 83.1% (59/71) of the leakage was near the esophagogastric junction region. Leakage healed in 64 (88.9%, 64/72) patients. The median healing time of acute and non-acute leaks was 5.93 months and 8.12 months, respectively. Acute leak (38/72, 52.8%) was the predominant type with a cumulative reoperation rate >50%, whereas the cumulative healing probability in the patients who required surgical treatment was significantly lower than those requring non-surgical treatment ( P = 0.013). Precise dissection in the His angle area was independently associated with a lower acute leak rate, whereas preservation ≥2 cm distance from the His angle area was an independent risk factor. CONCLUSIONS Male sex, elevated waist circumference, hypoproteinaemia, and type 2 diabetes are risk factors of gastric leaks after SG. Optimizing surgical techniques, including precise dissection of His angle area and preservation of smaller gastric fundus, should be suggested to prevent acute leaks.
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- Mengyi Li
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, China
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- Center of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu & The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610014, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China
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- Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Xiaolan People's Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, Guangdong 528415, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 226399, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongfang Hospital of Shaghai, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijng Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255020, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery,The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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Oshiro T, Wakamatsu K, Nabekura T, Moriyama Y, Kitahara N. The potential of a polyglycolic acid sheet for preventing intrathoracic sleeve migration. MINIM INVASIV THER 2023; 32:199-206. [PMID: 37335178 DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2023.2224437] [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: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be a consequence of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Intrathoracic sleeve migration (ITSM) is a factor contributing to its development. This study aimed to investigate whether the occurrence of ITSM can be prevented by applying a polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheet around the His angle. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this retrospective analysis, 46 consecutive patients who underwent LSG were divided into two groups: Group A - our standard LSG in the first half (n = 23) and Group B - our standard LSG with PGA sheet covering the angle of His in the second half (n = 23). We compared the two groups for one-year postoperative GERD and the incidence of ITSM. RESULTS No significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of patient background, operation time, and one-year postoperative total body weight loss, and no adverse effects related to the PGA sheet were observed. Group B had a significantly lower incidence of ITSM than Group A, and the rate of acid-reducing medicine usage was less pronounced in Group B during follow-up (p < .05). CONCLUSION This study suggests that applying a PGA sheet can be safe and effective in reducing postoperative ITSM and preventing exacerbations of postoperative GERD.
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- Takashi Oshiro
- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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Ortiz Gómez JE, Toledo Barranco M, Medina Aguirre W, Guzmán Barba JA, Esparza Estrada I, Ruiz Cota P, Orozco Álvarez Malo JO. Management of gastropleural leak by video-assisted thoracoscopy after sleeve gastrectomy. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad479. [PMID: 37621955 PMCID: PMC10447076 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Obesity is a major public health issue with various comorbidities. Sleeve gastrectomy has become a popular treatment for obesity, but it carries the risk of complications, particularly staple line leakage. This case study focused on a 32-year-old woman with grade II obesity and hiatal hernia who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Four days after surgery, she presented with abdominal pain, revealing leakage from the gastric sleeve into the thoracic cavity. Diagnostic procedures and interventions were performed, including cavity lavage, drainage placement, and stent placement. The patient showed clinical improvement after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and a multidisciplinary approach involving nutrition support and antibiotics. Despite the challenges, the patient's clinical course improved, leading to discharge with no evidence of leakage on follow-up endoscopy. Careful monitoring and timely interventions are essential to manage complications in sleeve gastrectomy procedures and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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- Jesús Elías Ortiz Gómez
- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists, Bariatric Surgery Department, Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana, Baja California 22046, Mexico
- Colegio de Cirujanos Bariatras y Enfermedades Metabólicas del Estado de Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California 2050, Mexico
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- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists, Bariatric Surgery Department, Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana, Baja California 22046, Mexico
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- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists, Bariatric Surgery Department, Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana, Baja California 22046, Mexico
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- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists, Bariatric Surgery Department, Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana, Baja California 22046, Mexico
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- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists, Bariatric Surgery Department, Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana, Baja California 22046, Mexico
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- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists, Bariatric Surgery Department, Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana, Baja California 22046, Mexico
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- Colegio de Cirujanos Bariatras y Enfermedades Metabólicas del Estado de Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California 2050, Mexico
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Aigbonoga OQ, Okomayin AA, Ikhifa EC. Anterior Gastric Wall Excision and Retubularization: A Novel Procedure and Modification of Sleeve Gastrectomy for a Patient With Obesity. Cureus 2023; 15:e44057. [PMID: 37746436 PMCID: PMC10517727 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44057] [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: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Sleeve gastrectomy is a recognized surgical weight-loss procedure performed to reduce the amount of ingested food, thereby promoting a reduction in the patient's weight. We present a 34-year-old multipara woman with complaints of abnormal excessive eating, progressive weight gain, and a body mass index (BMI) of 38.6 kg/m2. She was diagnosed with moderate obesity and received a modified sleeve gastrectomy using the partial anterior gastric excision and flap tubularisation technique. This case report presents the successful sleeving of the stomach using the anterior gastric wall excision with a gastric flap tubularisation technique.
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- Oshiozimede Quincy Aigbonoga
- Surgery/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital/Ambrose Alli University, Irrua, NGA
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Diab ARF, Sher T, Awshah S, Noom M, Docimo S, Sujka JA, DuCoin CG. Oversewing/Suturing of the Staple Line During Sleeve Gastrectomy Is an Effective and Affordable Staple Line Reinforcement Method: a Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2533-2545. [PMID: 37312007 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06672-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Bleeding and leaks are the most ominous postoperative complications after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Various staple line reinforcement (SLR) techniques have been innovated such as oversewing/suturing (OS/S), omentopexy/gastropexy, buttressing, and gluing. Currently, no high-quality evidence supports the use of one method over the others or even supports the use of SLR over no SLR. This study aimed to compare postoperative outcomes between LSG with OS/S versus LSG without any SLR.
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- Abdul-Rahman F Diab
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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Diab ARF, Alfieri S, Doyle W, Koussayer B, Docimo S, Sujka JA, DuCoin CG. Seamguard Buttressing of the Staple Line During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Appears to Decrease the Incidence of Postoperative Bleeding, Leaks, and Reoperations. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Non-Randomized Comparative Studies. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2237-2245. [PMID: 37204531 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06649-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Leaks and bleeding are major acute postoperative complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Various staple line reinforcement (SLR) methods have been invented such as oversewing/suturing (OS/S), omentopexy/gastropexy (OP/GP), gluing, and buttressing. However, many surgeons do not use any type of reinforcement. On the other hand, surgeons who use a reinforcement method are often confused of what kind of reinforcement they should use. No robust and high-quality data supports the use of one reinforcement over the other or even supports the use of reinforcement over no-reinforcement. Therefore, SLR is a controversial topic that is worth our focus. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of LSG with versus without Seamguard buttressing of the staple line during LSG.
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- Abdul-Rahman F Diab
- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 5 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA
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Medas R, Rodrigues-Pinto E. Technical Review on Endoscopic Treatment Devices for Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Postsurgical Leaks. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2023; 2023:9712555. [PMID: 37342388 PMCID: PMC10279499 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9712555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Upper gastrointestinal postsurgical leaks are challenging to manage and often require radiological, endoscopic, or surgical intervention. Nowadays, endoscopy is considered the first-line approach for their management, however, there is no definite consensus on the most appropriate therapeutic approach. There is a wide diversity of endoscopic options, from close-cover-divert approaches to active or passive internal drainage approaches. Theoretically, all these options can be used alone or with a multimodality approach, as each of them has different mechanisms of action. The approach to postsurgical leaks should always be tailored to each patient, taking into account the several variables that may influence the final outcome. In this review, we discuss the important developments in endoscopic devices for the treatment of postsurgical leaks. Our discussion specifically focuses on principles and mechanism of action, advantages and disadvantages of each technique, indications, clinical success, and adverse events. An algorithm for endoscopic approach is proposed.
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- Renato Medas
- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Kitaghenda FK, Shu C, Wang J, Hong J, Yao L, Zhu X. Measurement of gastric wall thickness after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: obesity comorbidities and gastric wall in Chinese patients with obesity. Updates Surg 2023:10.1007/s13304-023-01538-z. [PMID: 37258849 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01538-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Leakage of the sleeve remains constant after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). This complication may be due to a mismatch between the staple height and gastric wall thickness (GWT). Our aim was to measure the GWT in Chinese patients with obesity and investigate the relationship between GWT and gender, body mass index (BMI), body weight, and obesity-related comorbidities. The GWT of 210 resected specimens after LSG was measured using a tissue measuring device, at a compression pressure of 8 g/mm2 at three predetermined locations: antrum, midbody, and fundus. Two hundred ten patients (171 female/39 male). The gastric wall was thickest at the antrum followed by the midbody and thinnest at the fundus (3.02 mm, 2.22 mm, and 1.6 mm, respectively). Patients with gastritis and those with reflux esophagitis had thicker GWT at the antrum; male had thicker GWT at the antrum and fundus; patients with body weight > 100 kg, and those with BMI > 40 kg/m2 had thicker GWT at the fundus. Linear regression analysis revealed a significant association between GWT with body weight and BMI at the antrum and fundus; Furthermore, hypertension associated with the GWT at the fundus (P < 0.01, P < 0.01, P < 0.02, P < 0.01; and P < 0.04, respectively). This study showed that the anatomical location of the gastric wall is a major predicting factor of GWT. Furthermore, gastritis, reflux esophagitis, male gender, BMI > 40 kg/m2, body weight > 100 kg, and hypertension may increase the GWT at the antrum and fundus in Chinese patients with obesity.
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- Fidele Kakule Kitaghenda
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Oshiro T, Wakamatsu K, Nabekura T, Moriyama Y, Kitahara N, Kadoya K, Sato A, Kitahara T, Urita T, Sato Y, Nagashima M, Tsuchiya M, Okazumi S. Treatments for Staple Line Leakage after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103495. [PMID: 37240601 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103495] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The number of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies (LSGs) performed in patients with obesity who are eligible for bariatric and metabolic surgery is currently much lower in Japan than in other countries. Considering the large number of potential patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes and the unique Japanese national health insurance system that guarantees fair healthcare delivery, there is room to increase the number of LSGs in Japan in the near future. However, strict health insurance regulations may limit access to mandatory devices needed to treat postoperative complications, such as staple line leakage, which can cause severe morbidity and even mortality. Therefore, understanding the pathogenesis and treatment options for this complication is crucial. This article examined the current situation in Japan and its impact on staple line leakage management, including the role of endoscopic treatment in reducing reoperation. The authors suggest increasing education and collaboration between healthcare professionals to optimize management and improve patient outcomes.
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- Takashi Oshiro
- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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Ribeiro-Parenti L, Baratte C, Poghosyan T. Weight Regain after Bariatric Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093265. [PMID: 37176705 PMCID: PMC10179663 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Bariatric surgery (BS) is currently the most effective treatment for obesity, with long-lasting weight loss and improvement of related co-morbidities [...].
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- Lara Ribeiro-Parenti
- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Œsogastrique et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
- UMR-S 1149 Centre de Recherche sur l'Inflammation, INSERM, 75018 Paris, France
- Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Œsogastrique et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
- UMR-S 1149 Centre de Recherche sur l'Inflammation, INSERM, 75018 Paris, France
- Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Œsogastrique et Bariatrique, Hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 75018 Paris, France
- UMR-S 1149 Centre de Recherche sur l'Inflammation, INSERM, 75018 Paris, France
- Université Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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Xu TQ, Kindel TL. The role of weight control in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: Bariatric surgery. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2023; 199:110667. [PMID: 37037264 PMCID: PMC10192054 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110667] [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] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the major epidemics in the United States. It is heavily associated with obesity and multiple metabolic derangements that lead to long term morbidity, mortality as well as financial burden. Although medical therapy has been the mainstay in the management of diabetes mellitus, there remains a large portion of this patient population which struggles to obtain adequate glycemic control and long-term weight control with medical management alone. Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool in combating diabetes mellitus and affects glucose homeostasis through a variety of pathways. While it does provide a durable pathway for weight loss, improvement in glucose homeostasis is not only affected by the weight loss seen after bariatric surgery. Changes in gut hormone secretion, insulin regulation, and gut microbial composition also affect how these operations improve glucose homeostasis. Through improvement in the management of diabetes mellitus, comorbidities including cardiovascular disease, in turn demonstrate improvement. In this article, we will discuss the role of bariatric (metabolic) surgery as it relates to long term weight loss and the impact that weight loss has on improvement in diabetes mellitus.
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- Thomas Q Xu
- Division of Minimally Invasive and Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Medical College of Wisconsin, United States
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- Division of Minimally Invasive and Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Medical College of Wisconsin, United States.
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Chu TY, Hung WT, Liao GS, Hsu KF. Challenge scenario: mid-gastric stenosis and gastric tube twist following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2023; 115:274-275. [PMID: 36148662 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2022.9185/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The incidence of gastric stenosis, a complication of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), has been reported to range from 0.7% to 4%. Only 1.1% of stenosis develop symptoms that require endoscopic or surgical intervention. We herein report a challenging case of mid-gastric stenosis and gastric tube twist following LSG. A 38-year-old woman with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m2 and metabolic syndrome undergoing LSG. A week after surgery, the patients developed intermittent vomiting and eating difficulty. Gastroscopy and following diagnostic laparoscopy were performed 3 weeks after LSG, subsequently revealing unusual mid-gastric stenosis and gastric tube twist. Initial conservative treatment and endoscopic balloon dilatation were implemented but failed. The patient received laparoscopic revisional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and recovered well. A follow-up after 2 years revealed that her BMI decreased to 22.1 kg/m2. In conclusion, post-LSG stenosis is a serious complication that requires early detection and prompt management. Prompt revisional surgery is necessary for complicated stenosis.
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- Ting-Yi Chu
- Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital. National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
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- Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital. National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
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- Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital. National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
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- Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital. National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
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Xue Q, Xing Q, Dong L, Guo M, Zhang X, Wei X, Jia B, Wang Y, Chen H, Hu X, Liu H, Zhang Y, Wong GTC, Huang C. ST36 acupoint injection with anisodamine for postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients after bariatric surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-10037-6. [PMID: 37095234 PMCID: PMC10338617 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of multimodal pharmacological prophylactic regimes has decreased postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in general but it still occurs in over 60% of female patients after bariatric surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ST36 acupoint injection with anisodamine in prevention of PONV among female patients after bariatric surgery. METHODS Ninety patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy were randomly allocated to anisodamine or control group at the ratio of 2:1. Anisodamine or normal saline was injected into Zusanli (ST36) bilaterally after induction of general anesthesia. The incidence and severity of PONV were assessed during the first 3 postoperative days and at 3 months. The quality of early recovery of anesthesia, gastrointestinal function, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and complications were also evaluated. RESULTS Baseline and perioperative characteristics were comparable between two groups. In the anisodamine group, 25 patients (42.4%) experienced vomiting within postoperative 24 h compared with 21 (72.4%) in the control group (relative risk 0.59; 95% confidence interval 0.40-0.85). Time to first rescue antiemetic was 6.5 h in anisodamine group, and 1.7 h in the control group (P = 0.011). Less rescue antiemetic was required during the first 24 h in the anisodamine group (P = 0.024). There were no differences in either postoperative nausea or other recovery characteristics. CONCLUSIONS The addition of ST36 acupoint injection with anisodamine significantly reduced postoperative vomiting without affecting nausea in female patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
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- Qi Xue
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.
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Yiğit MV, Bahçe ZŞ. Long-Term Results of Adolescent Patients who Underwent Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Indian J Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-023-03752-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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The Evolving Management of Leaks Following Sleeve Gastrectomy. CURRENT SURGERY REPORTS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s40137-023-00357-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Preoperative Serum Cortisol Level Is Predictive of Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Men with Severe Obesity but Not Women. Obes Surg 2023; 33:851-859. [PMID: 36626105 PMCID: PMC9988780 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06415-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity and its associated medical problems. Preoperative factors that predict postoperative weight loss remain to be fully characterized, however. METHODS Anthropometric and laboratory data were collected retrospectively for severely obese patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) between April 2016 and July 2019 at our hospital. Preoperative factors that predicted weight loss at 1 year after LSG were investigated. RESULTS A total of 122 subjects (45 men and 77 women) underwent LSG. The mean ± SD age and body mass index at surgery were 44.4 ± 10.4 years and 40.7 ± 6.7 kg/m2. The percent total weight loss (%TWL) was 27.0 ± 8.6 among all subjects, 26.4 ± 8.0 among men, and 27.4 ± 8.9 among women, with no significant difference between the sexes. The %TWL showed a significant inverse correlation with serum cortisol level in men and with age and the visceral/subcutaneous fat area ratio in women. Multivariable regression analysis revealed the presence of type 2 diabetes and the serum cortisol concentration to be negatively associated with %TWL among all subjects and men, respectively. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis identified an optimal cutoff of 10 µg/dL for prediction of a %TWL of ≥ 25 in men by serum cortisol level. CONCLUSIONS Serum cortisol concentration was identified as a predictor for postoperative weight loss in men. Our results may thus help inform the decision to perform LSG or more effective surgical procedures in men with severe obesity.
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Negm S, Mousa B, Shafiq A, Abozaid M, Allah EA, Attia A, AbdelKader T, Farag A. Endoscopic management of refractory leak and gastro-cutaneous fistula after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:2173-2181. [PMID: 36326931 PMCID: PMC10017559 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09748-z] [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: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastro-cutaneous fistula is a rare complication after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with incidence of occurrence 1-2%. Most of gastro-cutaneous fistulae do not respond to conservative management and need intervention either surgically or endoscopically. METHODS This prospective randomized clinical study included referred patients who had LSG performed at our department or other centers, and complicated with post-LSG leak or gastro-cutaneous fistula between December/2019 and March/2021. Included patients were ASA Physical status I-II. Primary and secondary outcomes were recurrence of the fistula and mortality in each group after the intervention during the 18 months follow-up period, respectively. RESULTS Thirty patients were randomized into two groups: Surgery Group (SG, n = 15) and Endoscopy Group (EG, n = 15). Mean age of patients was 42.3 ± 8.7 and 42.6 ± 8.3 years-old in SG and EG, respectively. Females constituted 73.3% and 80% in SG and EG, respectively. Median time-to-gastric leak post LSG was six (range: 4-7) days in both groups. SG patients were surgically managed with primary repair of the gastric fistula and gastrojejunostomy in 13 patients or converting SG into Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in two patients, while EG patients were endoscopically managed with stitching, stenting, stenting and dilation, and clipping and dilation in 5, 4, 4 and 2 patients, respectively. Incidence of recurrent leak during 1st week was significantly higher in SG than EG (p < 0.001). No mortality reported in EG, while 2 patients died in SG (p = 0.48). CONCLUSION Endoscopic intervention may offer a successful modality in managing post-LSG gastric leak and gastro-cutaneous fistula that do not respond to conservative measures in stable patients.
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- Said Negm
- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.415762.3Shepeen alkom teaching hospital, Ministry of health, Monufia, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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