Tag Archive for: Bariatric News

Quality of food intake after bariatric surgery: vertical gastrectomy versus gastric bypass.

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CONCLUSIONS: The worsening of the quality of food intake is common in the first months after bariatric surgery, gradually improving and with no differences being seen between VG and GB.
PMID: 22196519 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: Cirugia eEspanola)

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The Relationship between Childhood Parental Loss and Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Subjects

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This study provides preliminary evidence linking childhood parental loss to risk factors for the development of metabolic syndrome. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Stress and Health)

Pharmacokinetic Effects of Bariatric Surgery (January).

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CONCLUSIONS:Bariatric surgical procedures may result in altered pharmacokinetic parameters, but the literature is lacking in sufficient quantity and quality of studies to make solid conclusions and recommendations. Until more studies of sufficient power are completed, clinicians should closely monitor these patients in the immediate and distant postsurgical period for signs of both drug efficacy and toxicity and adjust their medications as required.
PMID: 22190251 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy)

Error in Data in: Halo Effect for Bariatric Surgery: Collateral Weight Loss in Patients' Family Members [Correction]

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(Source: Archives of Surgery)

Mid-term Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Calcium Metabolism Parameters, Vitamin D and Parathormone (PTH) in Morbid Obese Women

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Conclusions  Postoperative values of vitamin D show a progressive increasement, while PTH ones present a significant reduction, without
any impact on serum calcium levels. We have demonstrated an inverse correlation between weight loss and vitamin D increasement
at the third month after surgery.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0582-zAuthors
Jaime Ruiz-Tovar, Bariatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, General University Hospital Elche, Alicante, SpainInmaculada Oller, Bariatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, General University Hospital Elche, Alicante, SpainAndres Tomas, Bariatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, General University Hospital Elche, Alicante, SpainCarolina Llavero, Department of Surgica…

Sleeve gastrectomy and the risk of leak: a systematic analysis of 4,888 patients

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Conclusions  Sleeve gastrectomy has become an important surgical option for the treatment of the ever growing morbidly obese population.
The risk of leak is low at 2.4%. Attention to detail specifically at the esophagogastric junction cannot be stressed enough.
Careful patient selection (BMI < 50 kg/m2) and adopting the use of a 40-Fr or larger bougie may decrease the risk of leak. Vigilant follow-up during the first 30 days
is critical to avoid catastrophe, because most leaks will happen after patient discharge.

Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2085-3Authors
Alexander R. Aurora, Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Lakeside 7, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USALeena Khaitan, …

Extreme bariatric endoscopy: stenting to reconnect the pouch to the gastrojejunostomy after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

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Conclusions  Endoscopic treatment of some bariatric surgery complications is feasible and has been reported previously. This report presents
a case of a serious leakage treated by placement of a self-expandable metal stent to bridge the fistula.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Dynamic ManuscriptPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2060-zAuthors
Eduardo G. H. de Moura, Gastroenterology Department, University of São Paulo, Rua Ana Vieira de Carvalho 362/15, São Paulo, 05679-065 BrazilManoel P. Galvão-Neto, Surgery Department, Gastro Obeso Center, Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar, 255, São Paulo, 05403-000 BrazilAlmino C. Ramos, Surgery Department, Gastro Obeso Center, Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar, 255, São Paulo, 05403-000 BrazilEduardo T. H. de Moura, Gastroin…

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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity: can it be considered a definitive procedure?

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Conclusion  LSG results in stable and adequate weight loss with resolution/improvement in comorbidities in a high percentage of patients.
It can be considered a definitive operation for morbid obesity.

Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-1960-2Authors
Ajay Chopra, Department of Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461, USAEdward Chao, Department of Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461, USAYana Etkin, Department of Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461, USALynn Merklinger, Department of Surgery, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Eins…

Role of Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery in the Treatment of Obese Type 2 Diabetes with Body Mass Index

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Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Diabetes Technology)

Central Pedicled Breast Reduction Technique in Male Patients After Massive Weight Loss

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Abstract  Male patients after massive weight loss often suffer from redundant skin and soft tissue in the anterior and lateral chest
region, causing various deformities of pseudogynecomastia. Techniques with free or pedicled nipple–areola complex (NAC) transposition
are widely accepted. The authors present their approach to male breast reduction with preservation of the NAC on a central
dermoglandular pedicle and a wide elliptical tissue excision of breast and lateral thorax tissue in combination with liposuction.
Male breast reduction was performed on patients after moderate to massive weight loss due to diet or bariatric procedures.
Former procedures included free nipple–areola grafts or inferior pedicled techniques for NAC preservation. As a modification,
we performe…