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Imperatore F, Gritti F, Esposito R, del Giudice C, Cafora C, Pennacchio F, Maglione F, Catauro A, Pace MC, Docimo L, Gambardella C. Non-Invasive Ventilation Reduces Postoperative Respiratory Failure in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1457. [PMID: 37629747 PMCID: PMC10456476 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59081457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Postoperative non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been proposed as an attractive strategy to reduce morbidity in obese subjects undergoing general anaesthesia. The increased body mass index (BMI) correlates with loss of perioperative functional residual capacity, expiratory reserve volume, and total lung capacity. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the efficacy of NIV in a post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) in reducing post-extubation acute respiratory failure (ARF) after biliointestinal bypass (BIBP) in obese patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted from January 2019 to December 2020 to compare acute respiratory failure within the first 72 postoperative hours and oximetry values of obese patients who underwent BIBP after postoperative NIV adoption or conventional Venturi mask. Results: In total, 50 patients who received NIV postoperative protocol and 57 patients who received conventional Venturi mask ventilation were included in the study. After 120 min in PACU pH, pCO2, pO2, and SpO2 were better in the NIV group vs. control group (p < 0.001). Seventy-two hours postoperatively, one patient (2%) in the NIV group vs. seven patients (12.2%) in the control group developed acute respiratory failure. Therefore, conventional Venturi mask ventilation resulted in being significantly associated (p < 0.05) with postoperative ARF with an RR of 0.51 (IC 0.27-0.96). Conclusions: After bariatric surgery, short-term NIV during PACU observation promotes a more rapid recovery of postoperative lung function and oxygenation in obese patients, reducing the necessity for critical care in the days following surgery. Therefore, as day-case surgery becomes more advocated even for morbid obesity, it might be considered a necessary procedure.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francesco Imperatore
- Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, “San Giovanni di Dio Hospital” Frattamaggiore, 80020 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Intensive Care, Department of Emergency, “A. Cardarelli Hospital”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.G.); (R.E.); (C.C.)
- Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Unit of Intensive Care, Department of Emergency, “A. Cardarelli Hospital”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.G.); (R.E.); (C.C.)
- Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Division of General, Mininvasive, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.d.G.); (F.P.); (F.M.); (A.C.); (L.D.)
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- Unit of Intensive Care, Department of Emergency, “A. Cardarelli Hospital”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.G.); (R.E.); (C.C.)
- Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Division of General, Mininvasive, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.d.G.); (F.P.); (F.M.); (A.C.); (L.D.)
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- Division of General, Mininvasive, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.d.G.); (F.P.); (F.M.); (A.C.); (L.D.)
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- Division of General, Mininvasive, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.d.G.); (F.P.); (F.M.); (A.C.); (L.D.)
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- Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Division of General, Mininvasive, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.d.G.); (F.P.); (F.M.); (A.C.); (L.D.)
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- Division of General, Mininvasive, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.d.G.); (F.P.); (F.M.); (A.C.); (L.D.)
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Conzo G, Patrone R, Flagiello L, Catauro A, Conzo A, Cacciatore C, Mongardini FM, Cozzolino G, Esposito R, Pasquali D, Bellastella G, Esposito K, Docimo L. Impact of Current Technology in Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: 20 Years of Experience in the Treatment of 254 Consecutive Clinical Cases. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4384. [PMID: 37445419 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA), which avoids large abdomen incisions, is considered the gold standard technique for the treatment of benign small- and medium-size adrenal masses (<6 cm) and weighing < 100 g. A trascurable mortality and morbidity rate, short hospitalization and patient rapid recovery are the main advantages compared to traditional surgery. During the past decade, a new surgical technology has been developed that expedites a "clipless" adrenalectomy. Here, the authors analyze a clinical series of 254 consecutive patients who were affected by adrenal gland neoplasms and underwent LA by the transabdominal lateral approach over the two last decades. A literature review is also presented. METHODS Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative data from 254 patients who underwent LA between January 2003 and December 2022 were retrospectively collected and reviewed. Diagnosis was obtained on the basis of clinical examination, laboratory values and imaging techniques. Doxazosin was preoperatively administered in the case of pheochromocytoma (PCC) while spironolactone and potassium were employed to treat Conn's disease. The same surgeon (CG) performed all the LA and utilized the same laparoscopic transabdominal lateral approach. Different dissection tools-ultrasonic, bipolar or mixed scissors-and hemostatic agents were used during this period. The following results were obtained: 254 patients were included in the study; functioning tumors were diagnosed in 155 patients, 52 patients were affected by PCCs, 55 by Conn's disease, 48 by Cushing's disease. Surgery mean operative time was 137.33 min (range 100-180 min) during the learning curve adrenalectomies and 98.5 min (range 70-180) in subsequent procedures. Mean blood loss was respectively 160.2 mL (range 60-280) and 96.98 mL (range 50-280) in the first 30 procedures and the subsequent ones. Only three conversions (1.18%) to open surgery occurred. No mortality or postoperative major complications were observed, while minor complications occurred in 19 patients (3.54%). In 153 out of 155 functioning neoplasms, LA was effective in the normalization of the endocrine profile. According to our experience, a learning curve consisting of 30 cases was identified. In fact, a lower operative time and a lower complication rate was reported following 30 LA. CONCLUSIONS LA is a safe procedure, even for masses larger than 6 cm and PCCs. Undoubtedly, the development of surgical technology has made it possible reducing operative times, performing a "clipless" adrenalectomy and extending the indications in the treatment of more complex patients. A multidisciplinary team, in referral high-volume centers, is recommended in the management of adrenal pathology. A 30-procedure learning curve is necessary to improve surgical outcomes.
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- Giovanni Conzo
- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dieti Department, University of Naples Federico II, 80100 Naples, Italy
- Division of Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS Fondazione Pascale-IRCCS di Napoli, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurological, Metabolic Sciences and Aging, Second University of Naples, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Division of General, Oncological, Mini-Invasive and Obesity Surgery, Department of Traslational Medical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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Mongardini FM, Cacciatore C, Catauro A, Maglione F, Picardi F, Lauro A, Gambardella C, Allaria A, Docimo L. Stemming the Leak: A Novel Treatment for Gastro-Bronchial Fistula. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:5425-5432. [PMID: 36251132 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07711-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a commonly used procedure in bariatric patients that often has excellent results. Despite its advantages, LSG is burdened by specific intraoperative and postoperative early and late complications. One of the life-threatening complications is gastric fistula, usually treated with a multidisciplinary surgical-endoscopic approach. In case of failure of the latter, alternative nonoperative techniques such as the use of autologous stem cells truly represents an innovative possibility, with only few cases described in literature. Here, we report the case of a 25-year-old man with post-LSG broncho-gastric fistula treated with application of autologous stem cells after the failure of the conventional surgical/endoscopic approach.
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- F M Mongardini
- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.,Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- General, Mini-invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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