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Fournier F, Bège T, Dales JP, Wei W, Masson C. Unravelling the mechanics of gastric tissue: A comparison of constitutive models, damage probability and microstructural insights. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 160:106712. [PMID: 39276436 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106712] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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With the increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide, bariatric surgery is becoming increasingly common. However, the mechanic of the gastric wall related to bariatric surgery complications remains to be investigated. This study aims to understand mechanical behaviour of stomach by developing advanced material laws for gastric tissue incorporating microstructure. A multi-scale characterisation of the porcine stomach wall was performed in the fundus and corpus anatomical regions and in circumferential and longitudinal orientations The protocol included uniaxial tensile testing until damage, survival analysis to provide damage probability, comparison of phenomenological (Fung and Ogden order 1, 2 and 3) and structural (Holzapfel fibre-reinforced) computational models fitted to the experimental data, and quantitative analysis of elastin and collagen fibre structure from histological slides. All constitutive models fitted the experimental data well (r2 > 0.988 and RSME<3.8 kPa). Longitudinal and circumferential elastic modulus in quasi linear phase were respectively 1.75 ± 1.2 MPa, 0.76 ± 0.35 MPa for fundus, and 2.30 ± 0.66 MPa, 1.36 ± 0.89 MPa for corpus, highlighting significant differences between orientations in fundus and corpus, with an overall softer fundus in the circumferential direction. Microstructure analysis illustrated collagen and elastin fibre orientation, dispersion and density. As microstructure appears to play an important role in stomach biomechanics, model incorporating fibre structure such as Holzapfel fibre-reinforced model, seem best suited to describe the material behaviour of the stomach wall. Future research should complement these findings with an expanded sample set in human models.
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- François Fournier
- Univ Gustave Eiffel, Aix-Marseille Univ, LBA, F-13016, Marseille, France.
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- Univ Gustave Eiffel, Aix-Marseille Univ, LBA, F-13016, Marseille, France; Department of Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Nord, Aix-Marseille University, chemin des Bourrely, 13915 cedex 20, Marseille, France
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- Anatomy-Pathology Department, Hôpital Nord, Aix-Marseille University, chemin des Bourrely, 13915 cedex 20, Marseille, France
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- Univ Gustave Eiffel, Aix-Marseille Univ, LBA, F-13016, Marseille, France
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- Univ Gustave Eiffel, Aix-Marseille Univ, LBA, F-13016, Marseille, France
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Petrucciani N, Carrano FM, Barone SC, Goglia M, Iadicicco E, Distefano G, Mucaj L, Stefanelli S, D'Angelo F, Aurello P, Silecchia G. Primary, revisional, and endoscopic bariatric surgery: a narrative review of abdominal emergency management for general surgeons. Minerva Surg 2024; 79:629-647. [PMID: 39932466 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.24.10536-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2025]
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Minimally invasive approaches like endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery have revolutionized bariatric and metabolic surgery (MBS). Despite the safety of MBS in specialized centers, acute complications requiring emergency treatment may occur and present challenges for general surgeons, especially in community hospitals. This is further complicated by the rising popularity of bariatric surgery tourism and the increasing diversity of bariatric surgical techniques. This paper provides an updated review of the management of acute abdominal complications after minimally invasive MBS, intending to guide general surgeons in managing these patients, especially in emergency settings where specialized bariatric care may not be readily available.
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- Niccolò Petrucciani
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy -
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Liu G, Wang P, Ran S, Xue X, Meng H. Surgical treatment strategies for gastroesophageal reflux after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1463567. [PMID: 39534257 PMCID: PMC11554513 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1463567] [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: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 10/08/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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Bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective therapeutic approach for combating obesity. As the most commonly performed bariatric surgery, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has a long-term and effective outcome in weight reduction. However, studies have reported an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among patients after LSG. For those who fail to respond to conventional oral acid-suppressing medication, surgical intervention comes into consideration. The most commonly performed revisional surgery for sleeve gastrectomy is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, which can effectively alleviate the symptoms of reflux in patients and also continues to promote weight loss in patients who have not achieved satisfactory results or have experienced weight regain. In addition to this established procedure, innovative techniques such as laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) are being explored. MSA is less invasive, has good reflux treatment outcomes, and its safety and efficacy are supported by the literature, making it a promising tool for the future treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. This article also explores the role of endoscopic interventions for GERD treatment of post-sleeve gastrectomy patients. Although these methods have shown some therapeutic effect, their efficacy still requires further study due to a lack of support from more clinical data. For patients with preoperative hiatal hernia or gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, some experts now consider performing LSG combined with hiatal hernia repair or fundoplication to alleviate or prevent postoperative reflux symptoms. Both of these surgical approaches have demonstrated favorable outcomes; however, the addition of fundoplication requires further investigation regarding its long-term effects and potential postoperative complications. This article gathers and examines the current laparoscopic and endoscopic treatments for refractory gastroesophageal reflux following LSG, as well as the concurrent treatment of LSG in patients with preoperative gastroesophageal reflux or hiatal hernia.
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- Department of General Surgery and Obesity and Metabolic Disease Center, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Vitiello A, Mok J, Elkalaawy M, Pucci A, Jenkinson A, Battheram R, Pilone V, Adamo M. Staple Line Reinforcement during Sleeve Gastrectomy with SeamGuard: Single-Center Retrospective Case-Control Study over a 5-Year Period. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3410. [PMID: 38929935 PMCID: PMC11203928 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13123410] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Introduction: Various techniques and reinforcements have been proposed over the years in order to prevent leaks and bleeding after sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). The aim of this study was to retrospectively compare the staple line complication (SLC) rate in patients who underwent LSG with the use of bioabsorbable membrane (GORE® SEAMGUARD®, GoR) for staple line versus those who received no reinforcement. Methods: Data on all consecutive patients undergoing LSG between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups: the GoR+ group if the SeamGuard (GoR) was used and the GoR- group if no reinforcement was applied on the staple line. Preoperative demographics and rate of SLC were compared between groups. All cases of SLC coming from other centers were also reviewed. Results: A total number of 626 LSGs were performed at our institution during the study period. GoR was applied in 450 (71.9%) cases (GoR+ group), while NR was used in 176 (28.1%) patients (GoR- group). Two (1.13%) cases of leaking and two (1.13%) cases of bleeding occurred in the GoR- group, while no SLC was recorded in patients who received GoR (p < 0.05). Thirteen cases of SLC coming from other institutions were treated at our hospital; all these cases were performed without any SLR. Conclusion: In our case series, the use of GoR reduced the rate of SLC after LSG. In all cases of SLC coming from other institutions, no reinforcement had been applied on the staple line during LSG.
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- Antonio Vitiello
- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
- Advanced Biomedical Sciences Department, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Public Health Department, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery, University College London Hospital (UCLH), London NW1 2BU, UK
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Yazici H, Ozturk AM, Cekic A, Yasar AC, Yildirim M. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as One-Step Procedure for Patients with Obesity: Long-Term Outcomes of a Single Center. Bariatr Surg Pract Patient Care 2024; 19:62-68. [DOI: 10.1089/bari.2023.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025] Open
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- Hilmi Yazici
- Department of General Surgery, Marmara University Pendik Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences Izmir Bozyaka Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Chaouch MA, Khalfallah M, Jabra SB, Jouilli M, Sallem OK, Nouira R, Noomen F. Omentopexy versus no omentopexy in sleeve gastrectomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Updates Surg 2024; 76:811-827. [PMID: 38530610 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01794-7] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with omentopexy (O-LSG) has been compared to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with no-omentopexy (NO-LSG) in terms of postoperative outcomes and one-year anthropometric results. This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to compare the utility of omentopexy in sleeve gastrectomy. We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis according to PRISMA 2020 and AMSTAR 2 guidelines. We included studies that systematically searched electronic databases and compared the O-LSG with the NO-LSG conducted through 1st March 2023. The bibliographic research yielded 13 eligible studies. These studies included 5514 patients. The O-LSG is associated with lower leakage (OR = 0.22; 95% CI [0.08, 0.55], p = 0.001), bleeding (OR = 0.33; 95% CI [0.19, 0.57], p < 0.0001), vomiting (OR = 0.50; 95% CI [0.28, 0.89], p = 0.02), twist (OR = 0.09; 95% CI [0.02, 0.39], p = 0.001), and shorter hospital stay (MD = - 0.33; 95% CI [- 0.61, - 0.05], p = 0.02) compared with NO-LSG. The O-LSG is associated with longer operative time (MD = 8.15; 95% CI [3.65, 12.64], p = 0.0004) than the NO-LSG. There were no differences between the two groups in terms of postoperative GERD (OR = 0.53; 95% CI [0.27, 1.02], p = 0.06), readmission (OR = 0.60; 95% CI [0.27, 1.37], p = 0.23), and one-year total weight loss (MD = 2.06; 95% CI [- 1.53, 5.65], p = 0.26). In the subgroup analysis including only RCTs, postoperative GERD was lower in the O-LSG (OR = 0.26; 95% CI [0.11, 0.63], p = 0.003). Our systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that omentopexy in sleeve gastrectomy is feasible and safe It reduced leakage, bleeding, and twist. It probably increased the operative time. It may reduce vomiting, GERD, and hospital stay. We don't know if it led to an additional readmission rate or one-year total weight loss.Registration The protocol was registered in PROSPERO with the ID CRD42022336790.
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- Mohamed Ali Chaouch
- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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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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Al-Tai S, Axer S, Szabo E, Ottosson J, Stenberg E. The impact of the bougie size and the extent of antral resection on weight-loss and postoperative complications following sleeve gastrectomy: results from the Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024; 20:139-145. [PMID: 37802662 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.08.014] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal sleeve diameter and distance from the pylorus to the edge of the resection line in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) remain controversial. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the influence of bougie size and antral resection distance from the pylorus on postoperative complications and weight-loss results in LSG. SETTING Nationwide registry-based study. METHODS This study included all LSGs performed in Sweden between 2012 and 2019. Data were obtained from the Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry. Reference bougie size of 35-36 Fr and an antral resection distance of 5 cm from the pylorus were compared to narrower bougie size (30-32 Fr), shorter distances (1-4 cm), and extended distances (6-8 cm) from the pylorus in assessing postoperative complications and weight loss as the outcomes of LSG. RESULTS The study included 9,360 patients with postoperative follow-up rates of 96%, 79%, and 50% at 30 days, 1 year, and 2 years, respectively. Narrow bougie and short antral resection distance from the pylorus were significantly associated with increased postoperative weight loss. Bougie size was not associated with increased early or late complications. However, short antral resection distance was associated with high risk of overall early complications [odds ratio: 1.46 (1.17-1.82, P = .001)], although no impact on late complications at 1 and 2 years was observed. CONCLUSIONS Using a narrow bougie and initiating resection closer to the pylorus were associated with greater maximum weight loss. Although a closer resection to the pylorus was associated with an increased risk of early postoperative complications, no association was observed with the use of narrow bougie for LSG.
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- Saif Al-Tai
- Department of Surgery, Torsby Hospital, Torsby, Sweden; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgery, Torsby Hospital, Torsby, Sweden; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Xie Y, Wen J, Zhu H, Liu Y. The Effects of Reinforcement Techniques in Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Protocol for a Web-Based Survey, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e50677. [PMID: 38133924 PMCID: PMC10770791 DOI: 10.2196/50677] [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: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of reinforcement are still controversial in bariatric surgery, and variations may exist in using this technique. OBJECTIVE This protocol describes a study that aims to survey the views of bariatric surgeons on reinforcement techniques and evaluate the effects of applying reinforcement techniques in sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). METHODS This study is composed of 2 parts. Part 1 will investigate the differences of using reinforcement techniques among surgeons worldwide who perform SG or RYGB through a survey. The survey will be conducted by email and social media. Part 2 will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of using omentopexy or staple line reinforcement in SG and RYGB by systematic review and meta-analysis. In this part, literature searches will be performed in English databases, including CENTRAL, EMBASE CINAHL, Web of Science, and PubMed, and Chinese databases, including Wanfang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Database of Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Chinese Biological Medicine, from their establishment to November 2023. Randomized controlled trials and case-control studies will be included. The primary outcomes are rates of postoperative bleeding and gastric leakage. The secondary outcomes include anastomotic stenosis, surgical site infection, reoperation, estimated intraoperative blood loss, operative time (minutes), length of hospital stay (days), overall complications, and 30-day mortality. The meta-analysis will be conducted using RevMan 5.4 under the random-effects model, as well as through extensive subgroup and sensitivity analyses. P values <0.05 will be considered statistically significant. This study was registered with PROSPERO (Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) in accordance with the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols). RESULTS The results of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. The web-based survey and initial title or abstract review of papers identified by the search strategy will be completed in November 2023. The second round of title or abstract review and downloading of the papers for full-text inclusion will be completed in January 2024. We aim to complete data extraction and meta-analysis by February 2024 and expect to publish the findings by the end of March 2024. CONCLUSIONS This study aims to investigate the impact of reinforcement techniques on reducing the incidence of postoperative complications in SG and RYGB procedures and provide assistance for standardizing the procedures of SG and RYGB operations for bariatric surgeons. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022376438; https://tinyurl.com/2d53uf8n. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/50677.
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- Yunhui Xie
- Center of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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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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Nandipati KC, Bremer KC. Bariatric Surgery Emergencies in Acute Care Surgery. Surg Clin North Am 2023; 103:1113-1131. [PMID: 37838459 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.05.013] [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: 10/16/2023]
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Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery present unique challenges in the acute care surgery setting. This review includes the presentation, workup, and management of most common bariatric surgery emergencies encountered by acute care surgery.
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- Kalyana C Nandipati
- Division of Clinical Research, Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Creighton University Education Building, 7710 Mercy Road, Suite 501, Omaha, NE 68124-2368, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Creighton University Education Building, 7710 Mercy Road, Suite 501, Omaha, NE 68124-2368, USA
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Marcolin P, Machado Berleze M, Polettini J, Marchesan Rodrigues MA, Augustin Silveira D. The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Postoperative Complications: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obes Surg 2023; 33:3649-3657. [PMID: 37798512 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06858-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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We aimed to assess the impact of Helicobacter pylori infection on postoperative outcomes following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). We searched Cochrane, Scopus, and PubMed databases, reviewed 1026 studies, and thoroughly analyzed 42 of them. Our final analysis included 13 studies comprising 6199 patients. We found that H. pylori infection was correlated with higher rates of risk of overall postoperative complications (OR 1.56; 95% CI 1.13, 2.16; P = 0.007) and staple line leak (OR 1.89; 95% CI 1.05, 3.41; P = 0.03). There were no significant differences in hospital length of stay or postoperative bleeding rates. Despite observed correlations between H. pylori positivity in gastric specimen and postoperative complications in LSG, definitive causation remains elusive, emphasizing the need for prospective randomized studies evaluating the effect of preoperative H. pylori screening and eradication.
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- Patrícia Marcolin
- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Rua Capitão Araújo, 20, Passo Fundo, RS, 99010121, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Rua Capitão Araújo, 20, Passo Fundo, RS, 99010121, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Rua Capitão Araújo, 20, Passo Fundo, RS, 99010121, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Avenida Professor Mário Rubens Guimarães Montenegro, S/N, Botucatu, SP, 18618687, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Avenida Professor Mário Rubens Guimarães Montenegro, S/N, Botucatu, SP, 18618687, Brazil
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Vu AH, Chiang J, Qian Y, Tursunova N, Nha J, Ferzli G. Do all roads lead to Rome? A retrospective analysis on surgical technique in sleeve gastrectomy. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:8064-8071. [PMID: 37488445 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10298-1] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND New York University Langone Health has three accredited bariatric centers, with 10 different bariatric surgeons. This retrospective analysis compares surgeon techniques in laparoscopic or robotic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) to identify associations with perioperative morbidity and mortality. METHODS All adults who underwent SG between 2017 and 2021 at NYU Langone Health were evaluated via EMR and MBSAQIP 30-day data. We also surveyed all 10 bariatric surgeons and compared their techniques and total adverse outcomes. Bleeding, SSI, mortality, readmission, and reoperation were specifically sub-analyzed via logistic regression. RESULTS 86 (2.77%) out of 3,104 patients who underwent SG encountered an adverse event. Lower adverse outcomes were observed with a laparoscopic approach, 40-Fr bougie, buttressing, not oversewing the staple line, using hemostatic agents, stapling 3-cm from pylorus, and no routine UGI series. Lower bleeding rates were observed in a laparoscopic approach, 40-Fr bougie, buttressing, not oversewing the staple line, using hemostatic agents, stapling 3-cm from pylorus, no routine UGI series, and not proceeding with SG if hiatal hernia is present. Lower SSI rates were observed with ViSiGi™ bougie, no hemostatic agents, and routine EGD. Lower readmission rates were observed with 40-Fr bougie, buttressing, not oversewing, and stapling 3-cm from pylorus. Hemostatic agents had higher reoperation rates. It was not feasible to test for mortality given the low incidence. CONCLUSION Certain surgical techniques in SG among our bariatric surgeons had a significant effect on the rates of adverse outcomes, bleeding, readmission, reoperation, and SSI. Our findings warrant further investigation into these techniques via multivariate regression or prospective design. LIMITATIONS This study was limited by its retrospective and univariate design. We did not account for interaction. The sample size was small, and follow-up of 30 days was relatively short. We did not include patient characteristics in the model or control for surgeon skill.
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- Alexander Hien Vu
- Department of General Surgery, New York University Langone Health, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, New York University Langone Health, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, New York University Langone Health, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, New York University Langone Health, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, New York University Langone Health, 150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11220, USA.
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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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Biancucci A, Fassari A, Lucchese S, Santoro E, Lirici MM. Use of quantitative indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence imaging in bariatric surgery: early results. MINIM INVASIV THER 2023; 32:249-255. [PMID: 37039717 DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2023.2197049] [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: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICG-FA) is commonly used in general surgery, but its use in bariatric surgery is still marginal. Moreover, post-operative leaks remain a dramatic complication after this surgery and the leak tests available have poor performance preventing them. The aim of the present paper is to assess the use and utility of a new innovative technology based on quantitative measures of fluorescence signal intensity. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2022 to June 2022, 40 consecutive patients with a median age of 51 years and a preoperative median body mass index of 45.2 kg/m2 underwent bariatric surgery with quantitative ICG fluorescence angiography in our center. Two different types of surgery, based on the multidisciplinary evaluation, were performed: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). For ICG visualization, quantitative laparoscopic ICG platform was used to identify the vascular supply. RESULTS Thirteen patients underwent LSG and 27 patients underwent OAGB. ICG was performed in all patients with no adverse events. An adequate and satisfactory blood supply was assessed in each case. No case of post-operative leak was detected. CONCLUSIONS The quantitative ICG-FA seems to be a useful and promising tool for the prevention of complications in bariatric surgery but further studies are mandatory.
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- Andrea Biancucci
- Department of Surgical Oncology, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital Complex, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital Complex, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital Complex, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital Complex, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Multidisciplinary Obesity Unit, Nuova Clinica Annunziatella, Rome, Italy
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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: 0.5] [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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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: 2.5] [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: 1.0] [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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Al Sabah S, Haddad EA, Shuaibi S, Qadhi I, Al-Saidan L, Khayat A. Long-term Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescent Patients: The Effect of Weight Loss in Younger Years to Outcomes in Adulthood. BMC Surg 2023; 23:103. [PMID: 37118797 PMCID: PMC10148482 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02006-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Childhood obesity is associated with a variety of complications that see their light throughout adulthood. Due to the serious side effects of these morbidities, early intervention is essential. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of obesity, however, the long-term data on its use in adolescents is lacking in the literature. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on all patients that underwent SG aged between 12 and 21 years old at a public hospital in Kuwait. Data on their weight and comorbidities was collected and analyzed. RESULTS 164 adolescent patients with a mean age of 19 underwent SG. 71% of the patients were female, while the mean weight at surgery was 128.6 kg, corresponding to a BMI of 47.8 Kg/m2. 32% of patients had a starting BMI more than 50, while 6.7% had a BMI over 60. The highest weight loss was achieved at 18 months post-op, corresponding to an EWL of 82.66%. On long-term follow-up, weight loss was maintained over the 13 years post-op. Obstructive sleep apnea resolved in 75% of the patients while hypertension persisted in the 2 patients who were diagnosed with it pre-op. 21 patients developed gastro-esophageal reflux disease 5.7 years post-op, while 20 patients were treated for gall bladder stones 4.4 years post-op. CONCLUSION It is of ample importance to tackle obesity during childhood before complications ensue later in life. Bariatric surgery, specifically SG, has been found to be an effective and safe weight loss tool, with sustained long-term weight maintenance and resolution of early comorbidities.
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- Salman Al Sabah
- Department of Surgery, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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Toniolo I, Berardo A, Gagner M, Foletto M, Carniel EL. Unveiling the effects of key factors in enhancing gastroesophageal reflux: A fluid-structure analysis before and after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2023; 231:107409. [PMID: 36780716 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2023.107409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) consists in the passage of gastric acid content from the stomach to the oesophagus, causing burns and deteriorating the quality of life. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) could induce de novo GERD and worsen pre-existing GERD because of the higher gastric pressurisation, reduction of stomach volume and a wider His-angle. In the proposed work, various computational gastric 2D models were developed to understand the effects of variables such as the His-angle, the antral dimension, and the bolus viscosity on the reflux increase. METHODS Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) computational models which couple the solid mechanics of the gastric wall, and the fluid domain of the bolus, have been developed to shed light on biomechanical aspects of GERD after LSG. A closure was imposed to the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) mimicking what happens physiologically after food intake. RESULTS Results showed that the configuration prone to higher reflux flow was the post-surgical 65° model with a staple line starting directly from the pylorus without antral preservation, for all considered viscosities. Increasing viscosity, reflux flow decreased. Post-surgical refluxes were higher than pre-ones and decreased with increasing antrum preservation. CONCLUSIONS These results could be a starting point for analysis of anatomical features, bariatric surgery and GERD occurrence. Further studies based on 3D geometries need to be performed.
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- Ilaria Toniolo
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Italy; Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Italy
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- Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Italy; Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padova, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Canada
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- Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Italy; Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Italy; IFSO Bariatric Centre of Excellence, Policlinico Universitario, University of Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Italy; Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Italy
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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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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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Kolyadko PV, Kolyadko VP, Degovtsov EN, Samoilov VS, Stepanenko AV. [Non-surgical treatment of staple-line suture leakage after redo sleeve gastrectomy]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:83-89. [PMID: 36800874 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202303183] [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: 02/22/2023]
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Redo bariatric procedures are common. However, redo sleeve gastrectomy is not a frequent case of repeated bariatric surgery and can be performed rather as a necessary measure in difficult intraoperative conditions. We report a patient who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement, its blockage and surgical removal, sleeve gastrectomy and redo sleeve gastrectomy. After that, staple-line suture failure developed that required endoscopic clipping.
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- P V Kolyadko
- Nizhnevartovsk District Clinical Hospital, Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
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- Nizhnevartovsk District Clinical Hospital, Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
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Altieri MS, Rogers A, Afaneh C, Moustarah F, Grover BT, Khorgami Z, Eisenberg D. Bariatric Emergencies for the General Surgeon. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:421-433. [PMID: 37024348 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- Maria S Altieri
- Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Department of Surgery, Hershey School of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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- Department of Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Community Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine and VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California
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The Effect of Sizing Device Use During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Rates of Postoperative Dehydration and Other 30-day Complications: An Analysis of the ACS-MBSAQIP Database. SURGICAL LAPAROSCOPY, ENDOSCOPY & PERCUTANEOUS TECHNIQUES 2023; 33:55-61. [PMID: 36728205 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND During laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), many surgeons use an intraoperative sizing device. However, the choice of intraoperative sizing device varies and the optimal choice or combination of sizing devices, such as a bougie or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is not known. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is an association between the use of a sizing device or a combination of sizing devices on rates of dehydration, bleeding, and staple line leak following LSG. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients between the ages of 18 to 80 who underwent elective LSG were identified using the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (ACS-MBSAQIP) database from 2015 to 2019. Postoperative outcomes, including rates of dehydration, bleeding, and staple line leak, were compared across 4 groups: those that utilized bougie and EGD (both), those that utilized only bougie (bougie only), those that utilized only EGD (EGD only), and those that did not utilize either sizing device (neither). RESULTS In all, 533,151 cases met the inclusion criteria. On univariate analysis, the bougie-only group experienced the highest rates of dehydration events. On multivariate analysis, the use of both sizing devices was associated with significantly lower odds of events related to dehydration versus bougie only (aOR 0.869, P =0.0002), and bougie only was associated with significantly higher odds of events related to dehydration versus EGD only (aOR 1.773, P =0.0006).The neither-sizing device group did not show any statistically significant differences in any of the comparisons. CONCLUSIONS Bougie use alone was associated with more dehydration-related complications, while EGD use demonstrated a protective effect. Not using a sizing device was associated with equivalent outcomes to all combinations of sizing devices. These findings highlight the need for the standardization of sizing devices during LSG and suggest that foregoing sizing devices may be a management option without early adverse sequelae.
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Eckharter C, Heeren N, Mongelli F, Sykora M, Mühlhäusser J, Lottenbach N, Scheiwiller A, Metzger J, Gass JM. Partial staple line reinforcement with synthetic buttressing material in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:47. [PMID: 36662323 PMCID: PMC9859840 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02796-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Staple line leakage (SLL) and staple line bleeding (SLB) are the most relevant postoperative complications of sleeve gastrectomy (SG). It is controversial whether and which method of staple line reinforcement (SLR) can best reduce these complications. The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether reinforcement of the most proximal part of the staple line with synthetic buttressing material, a strategy we termed partial SLR (p-SLR), reduces the 30-day incidence of SLL. METHODS A retrospective search of medical records of all bariatric patients from 2010 to 2019 was performed. Patients who underwent SG with either p-SLR or non-SLR were included. Intraoperative and postoperative outcomes were analyzed before and after propensity score matching (PSM). RESULTS Data from 431 patients were analyzed (364 in the p-SLR group and 67 in the non-SLR group). No difference in the 30-day incidence of SLL was observed between the two groups. The 30-day incidence of SLB (1.1% vs. 6.0% in the p-SLR and non-SLR groups, respectively) was significantly lower in the p-SLR group. These results were confirmed by PSM analysis. CONCLUSION Partial staple line reinforcement with synthetic buttressing material does not reduce the 30-day incidence of SLL. Although our analysis showed a significant reduction in the 30-day incidence of SLB in the p-SLR group, this result should be interpreted with caution.
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- Christoph Eckharter
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Department of Surgery, Nidwalden Hospital, Stans, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland.
- Department of Health Sciences and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Raj PP, Gupta P, Kumar SS. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Late (>30-Days) Complications – Diagnosis and Management. OBESITY, BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC SURGERY 2023:479-493. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-60596-4_84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]
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Pavone G, Fersini A, Pacilli M, Cianci P, Ambrosi A, Tartaglia N. Anastomotic leak test using indocyanine green during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 84:104939. [PMID: 36536736 PMCID: PMC9758372 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) can be injected into the human bloodstream and it allows us to show stomach vascularity in real time. The aim of our study is to observe the preliminary results of the application of indocyanine green fluorescence (IGF) during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB in our center and how the perfusion of the gastro-jejunal anastomosis affects the onset of fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS 30 consecutive patients underwent RYGB with ICG fluorescence angiography at our center from January 2020 to December 2021.5 ml of ICG were then injected intravenously to identify the blood supply of the stomach and the gastro-jejunal anastomosis. The UIN for ClinicalTrial.gov Protocol Registration and Results System is: NCT05476159 for the Organization UFoggia. RESULTS In the RYGB tested with ICG, we all have adequate perfusion but despite this a methylene blue test was positive and allowed us to reinforce the suture of the gastro-jejunal anastomosis. CONCLUSION Intraoperative ICG testing during laparoscopic RYGB may be helpful in determining which patients are at an increased risk for leakage but multiple factors concur to the pathophysiology and the incidence of gastric fistula not only the perfusion.
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- Giovanna Pavone
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Bonomo Hospital, Viale Istria, 76123, Andria, BT, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto, 71122, Foggia, Italy
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Nedelcu M, Carandina S, Noel P, Mercoli HA, Danan M, Zulian V, Nedelcu A, Vilallonga R. The Utility of Video Recording in Assessing Bariatric Surgery Complications. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195573. [PMID: 36233435 PMCID: PMC9572461 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Recording every procedure could diminish the postoperative complication rates in bariatric surgery. The aim of our study was to evaluate the correlation between recording every bariatric surgery and their postoperative analysis in relation to the early or late postoperative complications. Methods: Seven hundred fifteen patients who underwent a bariatric procedure between January 2018 and December 2019 were included in a retrospective analysis. There were: 589 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies (LSGs); 110 Roux-en-Y bypasses (RYGBs) and 16 gastric bands (LAGBs). The video recording was systematically used, and all patients were enrolled in the IFSO registry. Results: There were 15 patients (2.1%) with surgical postoperative complications: 5 leaks, 8 hemorrhages and 2 stenosis. Most complications were consequent to LSG, except for two, which occurred after RYGB. In four cases a site of active bleeding was identified. After reviewing the video, in three cases the site was correlated with an event which occurred during the initial procedure. Three out of five cases of leak following sleeve were treated purely endoscopically, and no potential correlated mechanism was identified. Two other possible benefits were observed: a better evaluation of the gastric pouch for the treatment of the ulcer post bypass and the review of one per operative incident. Two negative diagnostic laparoscopies were performed. The benefit of the systematic video recording was singled out in eight cases. All the other cases were completed by laparoscopy with no conversion. Conclusion: To record every bariatric procedure could help in understanding the mechanism of certain complications, especially when the analysis is performed within the team. Still, recording the procedure did not prevent the negative diagnostic laparoscopy, but it could play a significant role for the medico-legal aspect in the future.
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- Marius Nedelcu
- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obesite, 83000 Toulon, France
- ELSAN, Clinique Bouchard, 13000 Marseille, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-695950965
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obesite, 83000 Toulon, France
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- ELSAN, Clinique Bouchard, 13000 Marseille, France
- Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dubai 505240, United Arab Emirates
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obesite, 83000 Toulon, France
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obesite, 83000 Toulon, France
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obesite, 83000 Toulon, France
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obesite, 83000 Toulon, France
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Endocrine, Metabolic and Bariatric Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, 08023 Barcelona, Spain
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Pavone G, Fersini A, Pacilli M, De Fazio M, Panzera P, Ambrosi A, Tartaglia N. Can indocyanine green during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy be considered a new intraoperative modality for leak testing? BMC Surg 2022; 22:341. [PMID: 36114496 PMCID: PMC9482312 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01796-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Indocyanine green (ICG) when injected intravenously into the bloodstream allows us to show stomach vascularity in real time. The aim of our study was to observe the preliminary results of the application of indocyanine green fluorescence (IGF) during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in our center and how the perfusion of the staple line of the stomach affects the onset of fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS 82 patients underwent LSG with ICG fluorescence angiography at our center from January 2020 to December 2021. 5 ml of ICG was injected intravenously to identify the blood supply of the stomach, carefully assessing the angle of His. RESULTS In the ICG-tested LSG, we recorded adequate perfusion in all patients but one: the leakage rate was 1.2%. This data is inferior to the non-tested patients' group. CONCLUSION Intraoperative ICG testing may be helpful in determining which patients are at an increased risk for leakage but there are multiple factors contribute to the pathophysiology and the incidence of gastric fistula not only the perfusion. Trial registration Retrospectively registrated.
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- Giovanna Pavone
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Viale Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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Barski K, Binda A, Jaworski P, Gonciarska A, Kudlicka E, Żurkowska J, Wawiernia K, Tałałaj M, Wąsowski M, Tarnowski W. Influence of preoperative weight loss on gastric wall thickness-analysis of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy histological material. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:3315-3322. [PMID: 36074187 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02668-5] [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: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The variables possibly enabling the prediction of gastric wall thickness during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy remain undetermined. The aim of the study was to identify preoperative factors affecting gastric wall thickness in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. METHODS The measurements of the double-wall thickness of gastric specimen excised during sleeve gastrectomy were taken at three locations after 15 s of compression with an applied pressure of 8 g/mm2. Statistical calculations were used to determine the influence of preoperative weight loss and other perioperative parameters on gastric wall thickness. RESULTS The study involved one hundred patients (78 female; 22 male). The thickest tissue was observed at the antrum with the mean value 2.55 mm (range 1.77-4.0 mm), followed by the midbody, mean 2.13 mm (range 1.34-3.20 mm), and the fundus, mean 1.69 mm (range 0.99-2.69 mm). Positive relationships were found between gastric wall thickness and both preoperative weight loss and age in all three measured locations; p < 0.05. In a linear regression model, age and preoperative weight loss were found to be statistically significant and positive predictors of higher gastric wall thickness only at the antrum. Male patients were observed to have thicker gastric wall at all three locations as compared to female patients. CONCLUSION Preoperative weight loss should be considered an important factor influencing gastric wall thickness. Age and gender can also be helpful in predicting the varying tissue thickness. Anatomical region is a key factor determining thickness of the stomach walls.
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- Krzysztof Barski
- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and Metabolic Bone Diseases Department, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Geriatrics, Internal Medicine and Metabolic Bone Diseases Department, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Oncological and Digestive Tract Surgery, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orlowski Hospital, Czerniakowska 231, 00-416, Warsaw, Poland
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Aboueisha MA, Freeman M, Allotey JK, Evans L, Caposole MZ, Tatum D, Levy S, Baker JW, Galvani C. Battle of the buttress: 5-year propensity-matched analysis of staple-line reinforcement techniques from the MBSAQIP database. Surg Endosc 2022; 37:3090-3102. [PMID: 35927350 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09452-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) has demonstrated to be safe; however, controversy remains on how to decrease major complications, particularly bleeding and leaks. There are variations in staple-line reinforcement techniques, including no reinforcement, oversewing, and buttressing. We sought to evaluate the effect of those methods on post-operative complications using the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Initiative Program (MBSAQIP) database. METHODS The MBSAQIP was queried for patients who underwent VSG during 2015-2019. A propensity-matched analysis was performed between different staple-line reinforcement (SLR) methods, specifically No reinforcement (NR), Oversewing (OS), and Buttressing (BR). The primary outcome of interest was complications within 30 days. RESULTS A total of 513,354 VSG cases were analyzed. The cohort was majority female (79.0%), with mean (SD) age of 44.2 ± 11.9 years and mean BMI of 45 ± 7.8 kg/m2. Frequency of SLR methods used was 54%BR, 25.6%NR, 10.8% BR + OS, and 9.8%OS. There were no differences in rate of leaks among SLR methods. Compared to NR, BR was associated with decreased rate of reoperations, overall bleeding, and major bleeding (p < 0.05) but prolonged operative time and length of stay (LOS) (p < 0.05). OS was associated with decreased overall bleeding (p < 0.05) but prolonged operative times and length of stay (p < 0.05) compared to NR. Compared to BR, OS was associated with increased operative times, LOS, and rates of post-operative ventilator use, pneumonia, and venous thrombosis (p < 0.05). Patients with bleeding were associated with lower rate of BR (56% vs 61%) and higher rate of NR (34% vs 28%) compared to patients with no bleeding. Bleeding was associated with a greater frequency of leaks (4.4% vs 0.3%), along with higher morbidity and mortality (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Of the reinforcement methods evaluated, BR and OS were both associated with decreased bleeding despite longer operative times. No method was found to significantly reduce incidence of leaks; however, bleeding was associated with increased incidence of leaks, morbidity, and mortality. The liberal use of SLR techniques is recommended for further optimization of patient outcomes after VSG.
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- Mohamed A Aboueisha
- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, 1430 Tulane Ave., Mailbox #8622, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA.
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Park JY. Diagnosis and Management of Postoperative Complications After Sleeve Gastrectomy. JOURNAL OF METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY 2022; 11:1-12. [PMID: 36685085 PMCID: PMC9848960 DOI: 10.17476/jmbs.2022.11.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has demonstrated excellent outcomes in terms of weight loss and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities as a single procedure. It has gained rapidly increasing popularity among bariatric surgeons and patients over the last two decades. This is due to its relative ease of use and less frequent morbidities related to the procedure. Even though the overall complication rate after SG is reported to be lower than conventional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or biliopancreatic diversion, it still affects 1-10% of the patients undergoing SG, which is not negligible. Early postoperative complications that can occur within 30 days after SG include hemorrhage, leakage, sleeve stenosis, and reflux. Thromboembolic events are rare but can occur after surgery. Here, we review the incidence, diagnosis, and management of these early postoperative complications.
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- Ji Yeon Park
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.,Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Catchlove W, Liao S, Lim G, Brown W, Burton P. Mechanism of Staple Line Leak After Sleeve Gastrectomy via Isobaric Pressurisation Concentrating Stress Forces at the Proximal Staple Line. Obes Surg 2022; 32:2525-2536. [PMID: 35639242 PMCID: PMC9273565 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06110-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose Staple line leak following sleeve gastrectomy is a significant problem and has been hypothesised to be related to hyperpressurisation in the proximal stomach. There is, however, little objective evidence demonstrating how these forces could be transmitted to the luminal wall. We aimed to define conditions in the proximal stomach and simulate the transmission of stress forces in the post-operative stomach using a finite element analysis (FEA). Materials and Methods The manometry of fourteen patients post sleeve gastrectomy was compared to ten controls. Manometry, boundary conditions, and volumetric CT were integrated to develop six models. These models delineated luminal wall stress in the proximal stomach. Key features were then varied to establish the influence of each factor. Results The sleeve gastrectomy cohort had a significantly higher peak intragastric isobaric pressures 31.58 ± 2.1 vs. 13.49 ± 1.3 mmHg (p = 0.0002). Regions of stress were clustered at the staple line near the GOJ, and peak stress was observed there in 67% of models. A uniform greater curvature did not fail or concentrate stress under maximal pressurisation. Geometric variation demonstrated that a larger triangulated apex increased stress by 17% (255 kPa versus 218 kPa), with a 37% increase at the GOJ (203kPA versus 148kPA). A wider incisura reduced stress at the GOJ by 9.9% (128 kPa versus 142 kPa). Conclusion High pressure events can occur in the proximal stomach after sleeve gastrectomy. Simulations suggest that these events preferentially concentrate stress forces near the GOJ. This study simulates how high-pressure events could translate stress to the luminal wall and precipitate leak. Graphical Abstract ![]()
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- William Catchlove
- Department of Surgery, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Health Centre, Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia.
- Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgery Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Health Centre, Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
- Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgery Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Health Centre, Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
- Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgery Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Alfred Health Centre, Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
- Oesophago-Gastric and Bariatric Surgery Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Balla A, Corallino D, Quaresima S, Palmieri L, Meoli F, Cordova Herencia I, Paganini AM. Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography During Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: A Pilot Study. Front Surg 2022; 9:906133. [PMID: 35693301 PMCID: PMC9178117 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.906133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Aims Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography (FA) is used for several purposes in general surgery, but its use in bariatric surgery is still debated. The objective of the present pilot study is to evaluate the intraoperative utility of ICG-FA during bariatric surgery in order to focus future research on a reliable tool to reduce the postoperative leak rate. Methods Thirteen patients (4 men, 30.8%, 9 women, 69.2%) with median age of 52 years (confidence interval, CI, 95% 46.2–58.7 years) and preoperative median body mass index of 42.6 kg/m2 (CI, 95% 36 to 49.3 kg/m2) underwent bariatric surgery with ICG-FA in our center. Three mL of ICG diluted with 10 cc sterile water were intravenously injected after gastric tube creation during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and after the gastric pouch and gastro-jejunal anastomosis creation during laparoscopic gastric by-pass (LGB). For the ICG-FA, Karl Storz Image 1S D-Light system (Karl Storz Endoscope GmbH & C. K., Tuttlingen, Germany) placed at a fixed distance of 5 cm from the structures of interest and zoomed vision modality were used to identify the vascular supply. The perfusion pattern was assessed by the surgical team according to a score. The score ranged from 1 (poor vascularization) to 5 (excellent vascularization) based on the intensity and timing of fluorescence of the vascularized structures. Results Fom January 2021 to February 2022, six patients underwent LSG (46.2%), three patients underwent LGB (23.1%), and four patients underwent re-do LGB after LSG (30.8%). No adverse effects to ICG were observed. In 11 patients (84.6%) ICG-FA score was 5. During two laparoscopic re-do LGB, the vascular supply was not satisfactory (score 2/5) and the surgical strategy was changed based on ICG-FA (15.4%). At a median follow-up of five months postoperatively, leaks did not occur in any case. Conclusions ICG-FA during bariatric surgery is a safe, feasible and promising procedure. It could help to reduce the ischemic leak rate, even if standardization of the procedure and objective fluorescence quantification are still missing. Further prospective studies with a larger sample of patients are required to draw definitive conclusions.
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Di Capua F, Cesana GC, Uccelli M, Ciccarese F, Olmi S. Comparison of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Bleeding and Leakage Rates in Four Staple-Line Reinforcement Methods: A Prospective Observational Study. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2022; 32:1176-1180. [PMID: 35467939 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Staple-line bleeding and gastric leakage are the most serious complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Reinforcement of the staple line is reported to be a method to reduce these complications rates, but the question of which method is preferable is a matter of controversy in the literature. In this study, we compared different staple-line reinforcement methods to assess their efficiency in preventing staple-line bleeding and leakage. Materials and Methods: Two hundred patients eligible for LSG were enrolled in the study and randomized into five groups based on the reinforcement method used during surgery: no reinforcement, oversewing using 3-0 polydioxanone (PDS) suture, oversewing using 4-0 barbed absorbable closure device (V-Lock), fibrin sealant glue, and buttress material. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded and analyzed. Differences were considered statistically significant for P < .05. Results: The no-reinforcement group showed higher bleeding rates (20%), although only 2.5% of the patients required reintervention. All groups using staple-line reinforcement showed better outcomes in bleeding rates (P < .05). No statistically significant differences were observed among the groups in terms of the leakage rate, reintervention rate, intraoperative complications, and operative times. Conclusion: The reinforcement of the staple line decreased the bleeding rate in sleeve gastrectomy but did not affect the gastric leakage rate.
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- Francesco Di Capua
- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery-San Marco Hospital GSD, Zingonia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery-San Marco Hospital GSD, Zingonia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery-San Marco Hospital GSD, Zingonia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery-San Marco Hospital GSD, Zingonia, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncologic Surgery, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery-San Marco Hospital GSD, Zingonia, Italy
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COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ASSESSMENT OF POSTOPERATIVE GASTRIC VASCULAR SUPPLY AND STAPLE-LINE LEAK DEVELOPMENT AFTER SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:812-819. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Bang GA, Nana Oumarou B, Savom EP, Sosso MA. Sleeve gastrectomy in the surgical management of obesity in Cameroon (a sub-Saharan country): A single-institute retrospective review of 30-day postoperative morbidity and mortality. Surg Open Sci 2022; 8:57-61. [PMID: 35392579 PMCID: PMC8980483 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2022.03.003] [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: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Sleeve gastrectomy is a safe procedure in a sub-Saharan African low setting. Bleeding is the only intraoperative complication encountered in 14.3% of cases. The prevalence of 30-day postoperative morbidity of sleeve gastrectomy is 38.1%. Postoperative 30-day complications after sleeve gastrectomy are minor. The 30-day postoperative mortality after sleeve gastrectomy is nil.
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- Guy Aristide Bang
- Digestive and Laparoscopic Surgery Unit, National Insurance Fund Health Centre of Essos, Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Department of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Corresponding author at: Department of Surgery and Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, PO Box: 1364, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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- Digestive and Laparoscopic Surgery Unit, National Insurance Fund Health Centre of Essos, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Digestive and Laparoscopic Surgery Unit, National Insurance Fund Health Centre of Essos, Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Department of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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- Department of Surgery and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Aiolfi A, Gagner M, Zappa MA, Lastraioli C, Lombardo F, Panizzo V, Bonitta G, Cavalli M, Campanelli G, Bona D. Staple Line Reinforcement During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Obes Surg 2022; 32:1466-1478. [PMID: 35169954 PMCID: PMC8986671 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-05950-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purpose Staple line reinforcement (SLR) during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is controversial. The purpose of this study was to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the most commonly utilized techniques for SLR. Materials and Methods Network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare no reinforcement (NR), suture oversewing (SR), glue reinforcement (GR), bioabsorbable staple line reinforcement (Gore® Seamguard®) (GoR), and clips reinforcement (CR). Risk Ratio (RR), weighted mean difference (WMD), and 95% credible intervals (CrI) were used as pooled effect size measures. Results Overall, 3994 patients (17 RCTs) were included. Of those, 1641 (41.1%) underwent NR, 1507 (37.7%) SR, 689 (17.2%) GR, 107 (2.7%) GoR, and 50 (1.3%) CR. SR was associated with a significantly reduced risk of bleeding (RR=0.51; 95% CrI 0.31–0.88), staple line leak (RR=0.56; 95% CrI 0.32–0.99), and overall complications (RR=0.50; 95% CrI 0.30–0.88) compared to NR while no differences were found vs. GR, GoR, and CR. Operative time was significantly longer for SR (WMD=16.2; 95% CrI 10.8–21.7), GR (WMD=15.0; 95% CrI 7.7–22.4), and GoR (WMD=15.5; 95% CrI 5.6–25.4) compared to NR. Among treatments, there were no significant differences for surgical site infection (SSI), sleeve stenosis, reoperation, hospital length of stay, and 30-day mortality. Conclusions SR seems associated with a reduced risk of bleeding, leak, and overall complications compared to NR while no differences were found vs. GR, GoR, and CR. Data regarding GoR and CR are limited while further trials reporting outcomes for these techniques are warranted. Graphical abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11695-022-05950-z.
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- Alberto Aiolfi
- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy.
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- UOC Chirurgia Generale Ospedale Fatebenefratelli, Asst Fatebenefratelli-Sacco Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, n16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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Negm S, Amin M, Shafiq A, Atef B, Yassin M, Farag A. The short-term outcome of distal mesogastric fixation after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Surg Today 2022; 52:510-513. [PMID: 35099602 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-022-02459-x] [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: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The proposed etiology of leakage after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may be the axial rotation of the stomach owing to the loss of abdominal ligament fixation along the greater curvature of the stomach. The mechanism of increased intra-gastric pressure due to axial gastric rotation may place a great deal of stress on the staple lines, leading to an increased incidence of leakage. Other complications may occur, including vomiting, food intolerance or persistent reflux. METHODS This study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT04834323). This study included patients who were admitted to our center to undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Cases were collected in the period from December 2019 to December 2020. The study population included 83 patients, who were divided into the following two groups: Group 1 included 42 patients who received distal mesogastric fixation after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Group 2 included 41 patients who received laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy alone without distal mesogastric fixation. RESULTS No leakage or axial rotation occurs after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with distal fixation, while in patients without distal fixation, leakage and axial rotation occurred with no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Leakage and axial rotation occurred two times more frequently among patients who received laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy without distal fixations. CONCLUSION Distal mesogastric fixation after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy decreased the axial gastric rotation and subsequently decreased gastric leakage.
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- Said Negm
- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Martines G, Tomasicchio G, Picciariello A, Dibra R, Trigiante G, Lantone G, Altomare DF. Staple line reinforcement with nebulized cyanoacrylate glue in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A propensity score-matched study. Open Med (Wars) 2022; 17:197-204. [PMID: 35111973 PMCID: PMC8772997 DOI: 10.1515/med-2022-0426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background A dreaded complication of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is suture leak. The study aimed to assess the efficacy of the nebulized comonomer Glubran 2® (N-butyl-cyanoacrylate + metacrylosysolfolane) applied to the LSG staple line. Methods A propensity-matched comparison analysis was conducted in 125 patients undergoing LSG between 2017 and 2019. Groups included those treated with Glubran® (group 1, n = 70) and those without Glubran® treatment (group 2, n = 55). Results There were differences in the mean body mass index (44.4 vs 43 kg/m2; P < 0.05) between the groups. There was a non-significant increase in the operative time for group 1 compared with group 2 (97 ± 8 vs 93.8 ± 10.7 min; P = 0.07), with a greater amount of estimated blood loss (94.5 mL vs 87.8; P < 0.01). There were more severe complications in group 2 over group 1 cases (8 vs 0%; P < 0.05), although postoperative bleeding did not differ between the two groups (1.4 vs 5.4%). There were no postoperative leaks in group 1 patients, but there were two leaks in group 2 cases with an increased length of hospital stay in patients with a leak. Conclusion Glubran® LSG support may reduce leak risk without increasing operating time.
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- Gennaro Martines
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare, 11, Bari, Puglia, Italy
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SIQUEIRA LT, SANTA-CRUZ F, PONTUAL JP, AQUINO MAR, DOMPIERI LT, KREIMER F, FERRAZ ÁAB. GASTRIC TWIST AFTER SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY: A PROPOSAL FOR ENDOSCOPIC CLASSIFICATION. ABCD. ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA (SÃO PAULO) 2022; 35:e1665. [PMID: 35766610 PMCID: PMC9254382 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020210002e1665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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ABSTRACT - BACKGROUND: The twisting of the gastric tube is one of the main causes of persistent reflux and food intolerance after sleeve gastrectomy (SG). To date, there is no classification for gastric twist after SG. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to propose an endoscopic classification for this condition and outline the clinical profile of these patients with sleeve gastrectomy. METHODS: Patients in the postoperative period of SG presenting endoscopic findings of gastric twist were included. All patients underwent an esophagogastroduodenoscopy 12 months after SG. The classification proposed consists of three degrees: degree I: mild rotation of the staple line without relevant shrinkage of the gastric lumen; degree II: moderate rotation of the staple line, leading to a focal area of fixed narrowing that requires additional maneuvers for its transposition; and degree III: severe rotation of the staple line leading to stenosis, with increased difficulty for transposition or complete blockage. RESULTS: Out of 2,723 patients who underwent SG, 45 (1.6%) presented gastric twist. Most patients were female (85%), with mean age of 39±10.4 years. In all, 41 (91.1%) presented degree I, 3 (6.7%) presented degree II, and 1 (2.2%) had degree III. Most patients were asymptomatic (n=26). Vomiting was the most prevalent symptom (15.5%). Statistically significant correlation of twisting degrees was not observed for both the presence of symptoms and the degrees of esophagitis. CONCLUSION: Gastric twist after SG is rare, with generally mild and asymptomatic presentation. The endoscopic classification was not statistically related to clinical presentation but set the ground for further analysis.
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An Z, Wang H, Mokadem M. Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Mechanism of Energy and Glucose Regulation Post Bariatric Surgery. Front Neurosci 2021; 15:770690. [PMID: 34887725 PMCID: PMC8649921 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.770690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Even though lifestyle changes are the mainstay approach to address obesity, Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are the most effective and durable treatments facing this pandemic and its associated metabolic conditions. The traditional classifications of bariatric surgeries labeled them as “restrictive,” “malabsorptive,” or “mixed” types of procedures depending on the anatomical rearrangement of each one of them. This conventional categorization of bariatric surgeries assumed that the “restrictive” procedures induce their weight loss and metabolic effects by reducing gastric content and therefore having a smaller reservoir. Similarly, the “malabsorptive” procedures were thought to induce their main energy homeostatic effects from fecal calorie loss due to intestinal malabsorption. Observational data from human subjects and several studies from rodent models of bariatric surgery showed that neither of those concepts is completely true, at least in explaining the multiple metabolic changes and the alteration in energy balance that those two surgeries induce. Rather, neuro-hormonal mechanisms have been postulated to underly the physiologic effects of those two most performed bariatric procedures. In this review, we go over the role the autonomic nervous system plays- through its parasympathetic and sympathetic branches- in regulating weight balance and glucose homeostasis after SG and RYGB.
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- Zhibo An
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Basic Medical School of Jining Medical University, Jining, China
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Obesity Research and Education Initiative, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States.,Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, United States
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Alimi Y, Lofthus A, Merle C, Vigiola Cruz M, Metchik A, Pardo I, Shope T. Decreased Leak Rate and Need for Reintervention with Use of Closed Suction Calibration System: a Bariatric Surgery Quality Improvement Project. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5237-5242. [PMID: 34487320 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05682-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) continues to grow in popularity as a primary bariatric procedure. The purpose of this study is to determine if leak rates and need for subsequent interventions are changed by the standardized use of a closed suction calibration system (CSCS) at a high-volume urban hospital. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018, on SG patients. All cases performed in 2018 were completed with a closed suction calibration system. Patient demographics, comorbidities, operative variables, and outcomes were collected. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared test were used to compare the two groups. Logistic regression models were adjusted for patient- and procedure-specific factors. RESULTS Four hundred ninety cases were performed before and 195 after institution of the CSCS. Groups were similar in most characteristics, including median body mass index (BMI) (46.4 vs 45.8 kg/m2, p = 0.79). Those in the closed suction cohort were more likely to have OSA requiring therapy (32.4% vs 46.6%, p < 0.01) and to have their cases performed robotically (55.4% vs 39.6%, p = 0.02). Post introduction of the CSCS, the overall leak rate was 0% (1.4% vs 0%, p = 0.09); overall need for postoperative interventions decreased (9.6% vs 2.6%, p = 0.009). After adjustment, a 69% decrease was observed in need for related additional intervention [aOR 0.31 (0.12-0.81), p = 0.017]. CONCLUSION The use of a standardized closed suction calibration system resulted in overall decreased leak rates, which was associated with a clinically significant decrease in additional interventions.
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- Yewande Alimi
- Department of Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC Floor 4, Washington, DC, 20007, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC Floor 4, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC Floor 4, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC Floor 4, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC Floor 4, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC Floor 4, Washington, DC, 20007, USA
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Elkassem S. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Esophagitis, and Barrett's Esophagus 3 to 4 Years Post Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5148-5155. [PMID: 34599728 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05688-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has become the most popular bariatric procedure worldwide. However, SG is associated with de novo gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and esophagitis, with concerns for progression into Barrett's esophagus (BE). The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical and endoscopic progression of GERD, esophagitis, and BE 3 to 4 years after SG. METHODS Fifty-eight patients (pts) were assessed with endoscopy preoperative and at 3 to 4 years post SG, representing 44.9% follow-up. Endoscopy was offered to all SG pts regardless of symptoms. Outcomes including percent total weight loss (%TWL), PPI use, esophagitis progression, de novo reflux, and BE formation. RESULTS At post-op follow-up, the %TWL was 23%. The average BMI dropped from 49.07 to 37.5. De novo reflux developed in 13 pts (30.9%). Of the 16 pts with GERD pre-op, 37.5% improved, 25% had stable disease, and 37.5% had worsening symptoms. The rate of esophagitis nearly doubled from 37.9% pre-op to 70.6% post-op. A majority of post-op pts had mild esophagitis (87.8%), with 12.1% with LA classes C and D. Asymptomatic esophagitis was found in 68.2% of post-op pts. The incidence of BE was 12.7% post-op, with de novo BE developing in 4 pts, representing 7.2%. CONCLUSION SG is associated with increased rates of asymptomatic esophagitis and de novo reflux at 3 to 4 years post-op. De novo BE was detected as well, highlighting the importance of post-op screening. The majority of pts with GERD pre-op have stable disease or improve.
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- Samer Elkassem
- Division of General Surgery, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 116 Carry Dr, Suite 114, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3Z8, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
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El Moussaoui I, Van Vyve E, Johanet H, Dabrowski A, Piquard A, Delaunay T, Navez B, Hauters P, Sirisier F, Loi P, Closset J. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity in a Belgian-French prospective multicenter study: outcomes and predictors weight loss failure. Acta Chir Belg 2021; 121:413-419. [PMID: 33086992 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2020.1841485] [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: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) became the most frequently performed bariatric procedure worldwide, gaining rapidly popularity thanks to its technical simplicity and the relatively good results. The aim of this Belgian-French study was to evaluate postoperative complications, weight loss, and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities after LSG, and identify predictive factors of weight loss failure. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective multicenter study was conducted on all LSG performed during 2014 in 7 centers. Their demographic, preoperative, and postoperative data were prospectively collected and analyzed statistically. RESULTS Overall 529 patients underwent LSG, with a mean preoperative weight and body mass index (BMI) of 118.9 ± 19.9 kg and 42.9 ± 5.5 kg/m2, respectively. Postoperative mortality was null and early postoperative morbidity was 6%, including 2.5% of gastric leakage. BMI significantly decreased to 31.1 kg/m2 and 30.0 kg/m2 at 1 and 3 years, respectively (p < .001). The mean %EWL was 77.2 and 74.6% at 1 and 3 years. A significant reduction in dyslipidemia (28.0-16.8%), obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) (34.6-23.3%) and arterial hypertension (HTN) (30.4-20.2%) was observed after 3 years, but it does not concern diabetes and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). At multivariate analysis, age > 50 years old, BMI >50 kg/m2 and previous laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) remained independent predictors of weight loss failure. CONCLUSIONS LSG for morbid obesity is safe and effective. Satisfactory outcome after 3 years can be achieved regarding %EWL and some comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, OSAS, and HTN, but not diabetes and GERD. Age > 50 years old, BMI > 50 kg/m2 and previous LAGB were independent predictors of weight loss failure.
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- Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Erasmus Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Erasmus Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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Markus A, Henrik BJ, Benedikt R, Alexander H, Thomas B, Clemens S, Jan-Hendrik E. Endoscopic vacuum therapy in salvage and standalone treatment of gastric leaks after bariatric surgery. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:1039-1046. [PMID: 34787705 PMCID: PMC9151560 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02365-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Introduction Gastric leaks constitute some of the most severe complications after obesity surgery. Resulting peritonitis can lead to inflammatory changes of the stomach wall and might necessitate drainage. The inflammatory changes make gastric leak treatment difficult. A common endoscopic approach of using stents causes the problem of inadequate leak sealing and the need for an external drainage. Based on promising results using endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) for esophageal leaks, we implemented this concept for gastric leak treatment after bariatric surgery (Ahrens et al., Endoscopy 42(9):693–698, 2010; Schniewind et al., Surg Endosc 27(10):3883–3890, 2013). Methods We retrospectively analyzed data of 31 gastric leaks after bariatric surgery. For leak therapy management, we used revisional laparoscopy with suturing and drainage. EVT was added for persistent leaks in sixteen cases and was used in four cases as standalone therapy. Results Twenty-one gastric leaks occurred in 521 sleeve gastrectomies (leakage rate 4.0%), 9 in 441 Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses (leakage rate 2.3%), and 1 in 12 mini-bypasses. Eleven of these gastric leaks were detected within 2 days after bariatric surgery and successfully treated by revision surgery. Sixteen gastric leaks, re-operated later than 2 days, remained after revision surgery, and EVT was added. Without revision surgery, we performed EVT as standalone therapy in 4 patients with late gastric leaks. The EVT healing rate was 90% (18 of 20). In 2 patients with a late gastric leak in sleeve gastrectomy, neither revisional surgery, EVT, nor stent therapy was successful. EVT patients showed no complications related to EVT during follow-up. Conclusion EVT is highly beneficial in cases of gastric leaks in obesity surgery where local peritonitis is present. Revisional surgery was unsuccessful later than 2 days after primary surgery (16 of 16 cases). EVT shows a similar healing rate to stent therapy (80–100%) but a shorter duration of treatment. The advantages of EVT are endoscopic access, internal drainage, rapid granulation, and direct therapy control. In compartmentalized gastric leaks, EVT was successful as a standalone therapy without external drainage. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00423-021-02365-9.
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- Ahrens Markus
- Department of Surgery, St. Vinzenz Hospital Dinslaken, Dinslaken, Germany.
- Department of General, Thorax, Transplant and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.
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- Department of General, Thorax, Transplant and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of General, Thorax, Transplant and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of General, Thorax, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of General, Thorax, Transplant and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of General, Thorax, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Gaillard M, Lainas P, Agostini H, Dagher I, Tranchart H. Impact of the calibration bougie diametre during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on the rate of postoperative staple-line leak (BOUST): study protocol for a multicentre randomized prospective trial. Trials 2021; 22:806. [PMID: 34781991 PMCID: PMC8591884 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05734-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an increasing bariatric procedure. The basic principle is to create a narrow stomach along the lesser curvature, using a calibration bougie as a template to perform a vertical partial gastrectomy, resecting the greater curvature and fundus of the stomach. The most common postoperative complication is gastric leak from the staple line, observed in approximately 3% of cases, which can result in long and incapacitating treatment. The diametre of the bougie used to calibrate the remnant stomach could impact the rate of postoperative gastric leak, a higher diametre being correlated with a lower risk of leak, without lowering long-term weight loss. This is the first randomized trial to compare the outcomes of LSG regarding the use of two different bougie diametres on postoperative gastric leak and mid-term weight loss. Methods Bougie Sleeve Trial (BOUST) is a superiority single-blinded randomized national trial, involving 17 centres. Participants will be randomized into two groups. LSG will be performed using a 48-Fr diametre calibration bougie in the experimental group and a standard care (34 to 38-Fr diametre) calibration bougie in the control group. Both groups will take part in a 2-year postoperative follow-up to assess postoperative gastric leak rate and weight loss and quality of life evolution. Discussion This study protocol will allow the investigators to determine if the use of a larger calibration bougie during LSG is associated with lower postoperative gastric leak occurrence without impairing mid-term weight loss and quality of life. The results of this trial will provide important data on patient safety and promote best practice for LSG procedures. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govNCT02937649. Registered on 18 October 2016 Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-021-05734-3.
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- Martin Gaillard
- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France.,Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France.,Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Department of Biostatistics and Clinical Research, Hôpital Bicêtre, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France.,Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92140, Clamart, France. .,Faculté de Médecine Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France.
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Akkus G, Tetiker T. Which predictors could effect on remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus after the metabolic surgery: A general perspective of current studies? World J Diabetes 2021; 12:1312-1324. [PMID: 34512896 PMCID: PMC8394232 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i8.1312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The alarming rise in the worldwide prevalence of obesity is paralleled by an increasing burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metabolic surgery is the most effective means of obtaining substantial and durable weight loss in individual obese patients with T2DM. There are randomized trials that justify the inclusion of metabolic surgery into the treatment algorithm for patients with T2DM, but remission rates of T2DM after metabolic surgery can display great variability.
AIM To discuss the most commonly used surgical options including vertical sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
METHODS We also report from observational and randomized controlled studies on rate of remission of T2DM after the surgical procedures.
RESULTS In light of the recent findings, metabolic surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for obese patient with T2DM, but further studies are needed to clarify better the rate of diabetes remission.
CONCLUSION In light of the recent findings, metabolic surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for obese patients with T2DM, but further studies are needed to clarify better the rate of diabetes remission.
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- Gamze Akkus
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana 33170, Turkey
- Department of Endocrinology, Cukurova University, Adana 33170, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cukurova University Medical Faculty, Adana 33170, Turkey
- Department of Endocrinology, Cukurova University, Adana 33170, Turkey
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Gjeorgjievski M, Imam Z, Cappell MS, Jamil LH, Kahaleh M. A Comprehensive Review of Endoscopic Management of Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks. J Clin Gastroenterol 2021; 55:551-576. [PMID: 33234879 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. OBJECTIVE To review the pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of gastric sleeve leaks, with a focus on endoscopic approaches. In addition, the efficacy and success rates of different treatment modalities are assessed. DESIGN A comprehensive review was conducted using a thorough literature search of 5 online electronic databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science) from the time of their inception through March 2020. Studies evaluating gastric sleeve leaks were included. MeSH terms related to "endoscopic," "leak," "sleeve," "gastrectomy," "anastomotic," and "bariatric" were applied to a highly sensitive search strategy. The main outcomes were epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. RESULTS Literature search yielded 2418 studies of which 438 were incorporated into the review. Shock and peritonitis necessitate early surgical intervention for leaks. Endoscopic therapies in acute and early leaks involve modalities with a focus on one of: (i) defect closure, (ii) wall diversion, or (iii) wall exclusion. Surgical revision is required if endoscopic therapies fail to control leaks after 6 months. Chronic leaks require one or more endoscopic, radiologic, or surgical approaches for fluid collection drainage to facilitate adequate healing. Success rates depend on provider and center expertise. CONCLUSION Endoscopic management of leaks post sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive and effective alternative to surgery. Their effect may vary based on clinical presentation, timing or leak morphology, and should be tailored to the appropriate endoscopic modality of treatment.
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- Mihajlo Gjeorgjievski
- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
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- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
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- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
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