GI Surgery – Bariatric Surgery
M-A | Risk of non-hormonal cancer after bariatric surgery
2 Feb, 2023 | 14:37h | UTCRisk of non-hormonal cancer after bariatric surgery: meta-analysis of retrospective observational studies – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Bariatric Surgery May Reduce the Risk of Some Common Cancers – National Cancer Institute
Cohort Study | Alcohol-related problems before and after metabolic and bariatric surgery in adolescents
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:01h | UTCA Prospective Cohort of Alcohol use and Alcohol-related Problems Before and After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Problems with Alcohol Increase After Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence – Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Related Study: Association Between Bariatric Surgery and Alcohol Use–Related Hospitalization and All-Cause Mortality in a Veterans Affairs Cohort – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Opinion | The American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing drugs and surgery for obesity
17 Jan, 2023 | 13:27h | UTCThe American Academy of Pediatrics is Pushing Drugs & Surgery for Obesity – Sensible Medicine
Original article and commentaries: AAP Guideline | Evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity
M-A | Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effects on obesity comorbidities
12 Jan, 2023 | 13:00h | UTC
AAP Guideline | Evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:54h | UTCExecutive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity – Pediatrics
Commentaries:
Childhood obesity requires early, aggressive treatment, new guidelines say – NPR
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids – Associated Press
Cohort Study | Association between bariatric surgery and alcohol use–related hospitalization and all-cause mortality.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:44h | UTCAssociation Between Bariatric Surgery and Alcohol Use–Related Hospitalization and All-Cause Mortality in a Veterans Affairs Cohort – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
SR | Pharmacological interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in people undergoing bariatric surgery.
24 Nov, 2022 | 13:21h | UTC
Guideline | Operative management of acute abdomen after bariatric surgery in the emergency setting.
3 Oct, 2022 | 13:59h | UTC
Cohort Study | A 7-year study of the durability of improvements in pain, physical function, and work productivity after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
15 Sep, 2022 | 13:03h | UTCNews Release: Beyond weight loss: Improvements in pain, mobility persist long after bariatric surgery – University of Pittsburgh
Author Interview: Long-term Changes in Pain, Physical Function, and Work Productivity After Bariatric Surgery – JAMA
Systematic Review | Surgery for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents.
11 Sep, 2022 | 22:29h | UTCSurgery for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents – Cochrane Library
Summary: Surgery for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents – Cochrane Library
Consensus Statement | Enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery.
12 Aug, 2022 | 14:52h | UTCEnhanced recovery after bariatric surgery: an Italian consensus statement – Surgical Endoscopy
Related Guidelines:
ERAS Guidelines for perioperative care in bariatric surgery.
Consensus Statement: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Bariatric Surgery
Review | Anesthesia for bariatric surgery.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:11h | UTCAnaesthesia for bariatric surgery – BJA Education
Cohort Study | Bariatric surgery linked to doubling chance of marriage or divorce.
4 Aug, 2022 | 14:16h | UTCNews Release: Bariatric Surgery Linked to Doubling Chance of Marriage or Divorce – University of Pittsburgh
Commentary: Spouse Getting Weight Loss Surgery? Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble – HealthDay
RCT: Effect of banded Roux-en-Y gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy on diabetes remission at 5 years among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
24 Jun, 2022 | 11:10h | UTCEffect of Banded Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy on Diabetes Remission at 5 Years Among Patients With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial – Diabetes Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT: Effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass on weight loss, comorbidities, and reflux at 10 years in adult patients with obesity.
23 Jun, 2022 | 10:17h | UTCEffect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Weight Loss, Comorbidities, and Reflux at 10 Years in Adult Patients With Obesity: The SLEEVEPASS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
10-year follow-up of the SLEEVEPASS RCT: both sleeve and gastric bypass resulted in good #weightloss. Reflux was more prevalent after sleeve. The incidence of #Barrettesophagus was much lower than in previous trials, and similar after both procedures. https://t.co/zRLzB6Nf7a
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) June 22, 2022
Safety of bariatric surgery in patients with previous acute coronary events or heart failure: nationwide cohort study.
21 Jun, 2022 | 10:44h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#Bariatric surgery improves metabolic health of patients, but what are the risks if they have had MI before surgery?
National dataset matched 16000 pts🇸🇪
Heart dis assoc w/🔼 cardiac events post op, plus 🔼risk of SBO and stricture.#SoMe4Surgery https://t.co/iHsZiHIgdG pic.twitter.com/v2SXMpcZd3— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) June 17, 2022
#ADA2022 – Retrospective Cohort Study: Association of bariatric surgery with cancer risk and mortality in adults with obesity.
6 Jun, 2022 | 11:54h | UTCAssociation of Bariatric Surgery With Cancer Risk and Mortality in Adults With Obesity – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Bariatric Surgery and Cancer Risk – JAMA (free for a limited period)
News Release: Weight loss with bariatric surgery cuts the risk of developing cancer and death from cancer – Cleveland Clinic
Commentaries on Twitter
In this study, among adults with #obesity, #bariatricsurgery compared with no surgery was associated with a significantly lower incidence of obesity-associated #cancer and cancer-related mortality. https://t.co/x2gz3RUdra
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 3, 2022
Retrospective cohort presented at the @AmDiabetesAssn: incidence rate of 3.0 events vs 4.6 events per 1,000 person-years, resp, & a 32% reduced risk for developing obesity-related cancer following weight loss via surgery. @ClevelandClinic
https://t.co/6jLDmhgJbR @JAMA_current
— Karl Nadolsky (@DrKarlNadolsky) June 4, 2022
ERAS Guidelines for perioperative care in elective abdominal and pelvic surgery at primary and secondary hospitals in low–middle-income countries.
1 Jun, 2022 | 12:08h | UTCRelated:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
M-A: Endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies and their effects on metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
27 May, 2022 | 11:31h | UTC
M-A: Bariatric surgery and cardiovascular disease.
6 Mar, 2022 | 23:34h | UTC
Cohort study: In patients who underwent bariatric surgery, those submitted to gastric bypass were slightly more likely to remain free of obesity-related medications during follow-up compared with those who underwent sleeve gastrectomy.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:31h | UTCMedication Use for Obesity-Related Comorbidities After Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Gastric Bypass Tied to Modest Shift in Need for Comorbidity Meds – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Among patients taking medications for obesity-related conditions before bariatric surgery, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy both had high rates of medication discontinuation after surgery, however gastric bypass was slightly more effective. https://t.co/JrIaYk9dZT pic.twitter.com/BAbaGINCpb
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) January 12, 2022
ERAS Guidelines for perioperative care in bariatric surgery.
16 Jan, 2022 | 23:21h | UTCRelated: Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Commentary on Twitter
#VisualAbstract ➡️ Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Bariatric Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations: A 2021 Update@Jasosamd @iss_sic
🆓🔗https://t.co/HknWwLUjCZ pic.twitter.com/amhszadwup— WJS (@WorldJSurg) January 5, 2022
Cohort Study: Patients who achieved weight loss through bariatric surgery may have lower risk for severe Covid-19 compared to patients who did not have surgical intervention for their obesity.
14 Jan, 2022 | 08:32h | UTCCommentaries:
Is COVID-19 the Newest Comorbidity of Obesity Mitigated by Bariatric Surgery? – JAMA Surgery
Can weight loss help protect against Covid-19? – CNN
RCT: Adjustable intragastric balloon resulted in significant weight loss at 32 weeks, but intolerance caused early removal of the device in 17% of patients, and device-related serious adverse events were observed in 4% of patients.
17 Nov, 2021 | 08:26h | UTCAdjustable intragastric balloon for treatment of obesity: a multicentre, open-label, randomised clinical trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
In this trial, when an adjustable intragastric balloon was combined with lifestyle modification in adults with obesity, significant weight loss was achieved and maintained for 6 months following device removal. https://t.co/jg7z5ldeC7 #GITwitter pic.twitter.com/Pi9PVAeWzo
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) November 16, 2021
Cohort study: In patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity, bariatric surgery was associated with lower risk of incident major adverse liver outcomes and major adverse cardiovascular events.
12 Nov, 2021 | 10:24h | UTCAssociation of Bariatric Surgery With Major Adverse Liver and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Biopsy-Proven Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Bariatric Surgery as a Strategy for Improving Outcomes in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Study found, among patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity, bariatric surgery, vs nonsurgical management, was associated with a significantly lower risk of incident major adverse liver outcomes and major adverse cardiovascular events https://t.co/Ps23yfjncq
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) November 11, 2021