Tag Archive for: Morbid Obesity

Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cardiac Risks (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) — Bariatric surgery reduces the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke as well as the risk of dying from them, a prospective nonrandomized study showed. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

Bariatric Surgery and Long-term Cardiovascular Events [Original Contribution]

Conclusion Compared with usual care, bariatric surgery was associated with reduced number of cardiovascular deaths and lower incidence of cardiovascular events in obese adults. (Source: JAMA)

Inadequacy of BMI as an Indicator for Bariatric Surgery [Editorial]

(Source: JAMA)

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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a First Step for Rapid Weight Loss in Morbidly Obese Patients Requiring a Second Non-Bariatric Procedure

Conclusions  In this small group, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy appears to be an effective and safe first surgical approach for rapid
weight loss in high-risk patients that require a second non-bariatric procedure.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical ResearchPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s11695-011-0574-zAuthors
Jesus E. Hidalgo, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USAMayank Roy, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USAAlexander Ramirez, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USASamuel Szomstein, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USARaul J. Rosenthal, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL…

Erratum to: Long-term outcome after endoscopic stent therapy for complications after bariatric surgery

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2133-zAuthors
Atif Iqbal, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USABrent Miedema, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USAArchana Ramaswamy, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USANicole Fearing, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USARoger de la Torre, Department of General Surgery, University of Missouri Columbia, One Hospital Drive, MC 520E McHaney, Columbia, MO 65212, USAYoung…

Healthcare Reform and Bariatric Nursing: Exploring Differences in Patient Experience between Bariatric and Non-Bariatric Patients

Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care)

Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: a current view of maternal, obstetrical and perinatal challenges

Conclusions  Pregnancy outcome of women who delivered after BS, as compared to obese populations, is better and safer and comparable to
the general population. Close supervision before, during and after pregnancy following bariatric surgery and nutrient supplementation
adapted to the patient’s individual requirements can prevent nutrition-related complications and improve maternal and fetal
health.

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Maternal-Fetal MedicinePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s00404-011-2187-0Authors
Ronis Magdaleno, Department of Medical Psychology and Psychiatry, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Padre Almeida 515, sala 14, Campinas, SP CEP: 13025-251, BrazilBelmiro Gonçalves Pereira, Department of Tocogynecology, State University of Campinas (UNICA…

Addictive personality and maladaptive eating behaviors in adults seeking bariatric surgery.

This study examined the relationship between addictive personality and maladaptive eating behaviors in bariatric surgery candidates. Ninety-seven bariatric surgery candidates completed the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ-R) Addiction Scale, the Overeating Questionnaire (OQ), binge-eating questions from the Questionnaire of Eating and Weight Patterns (QEWP-R), and the Eating Attitudes and Behaviors Questionnaire. Participants with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) displayed addictive personality scores comparable to individuals addicted to substances (M=17.5, SD=5.3). Addictive personality was associated with Overeating (r=.45, p<.001), Cravings (r=.31, p=.005), Affective Disturbances (r=.62, p<.001) and Social Isolation (r=.53, p<.001). Addictive personality was associated with m…

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Revisionary bariatric surgery: indications and outcome of 100 consecutive operations at a single center

Conclusion  Insufficient weight loss is the most frequent indication for revisionary bariatric surgery. The surgery can be performed laparoscopically
in most cases, and a significant EWL (> 50%) can be achieved in 1 year if the right revisionary procedure is chosen.

Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s00464-011-2098-yAuthors
Simon Kuesters, Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University of Freiburg, Surgical Metabolic and Anastomotic Research Team (SMART), Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106 Freiburg, GermanyJodok M. Grueneberger, Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University of Freiburg, Surgical Metabolic and Anastomotic Research Team (SMART), Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106 Freiburg, GermanyTobias Baumann, Department of Radiology, …

Alterations in the Common Pathway of Coagulation During Weight Loss Induced by Gastric Bypass in Severely Obese Patients.

The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), antithrombin-III (ATIII), fibrinogen, and white blood cell (WBC) levels in severely obese patients. We analyzed various plasma parameters implicated in the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathway from 34 severely obese patients before and 1, 6, and 12 months after gastric bypass. In obese people, ATIII, fibrinogen, and WBC levels were in the upper limit of the normal range, and all were higher and significantly different from nonobese people. After bariatric surgery, the ATIII level continued to be high during the first month and increased until 12 months, while fibrinogen decreased only at that time. PAI-1 plasma protein and PAI-1 mRNA levels in liver and adipose tissue…