Obesity surgery
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The risks and benefits of bariatric surgery have rarely been evaluated in large multiyear patient samples. This study identifies the short- and long-term impact of bariatric surgery on comorbidities and medication use among obese patients. ⋯ Bariatric surgery was associated with significant reductions in reported claims for short- and long-term health outcomes and reduced medication use for major disease categories.
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This study was performed to assess postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) with application of postoperative continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). ⋯ There was no significantly increased risk of PONV with the use of postoperative CPAP. We recommend the routine use of postoperative CPAP for patients with obstructive sleep apnea undergoing RYGB to optimize their respiratory function.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Supplemental postoperative oxygen and tissue oxygen tension in morbidly obese patients.
Subcutaneous tissue oxygen tension (PsqO(2)) is a major predictor for wound healing and the occurrence of wound infections. Perioperative subcutaneous wound and tissue oxygen tension is significantly reduced in morbidly obese patients. Even during intraoperative supplemental oxygen administration, PsqO(2) remains low. Tissue hypoxia is pronounced during surgery and might explain the substantial increase in infection risk in obese patients. It remains unknown whether long-term supplemental postoperative oxygen augments tissue oxygen tension. Consequently, we tested the hypothesis that 80% inspired oxygen administration during 12-18 postoperative hours significantly increases PsqO(2) compared to 30% inspired oxygen fraction. ⋯ Subcutaneous tissue oxygen tension was significantly increased by supplemental postoperative oxygen administration. Whether there is an effect on the incidence of wound infection in morbidly obese patients is matter of further research.
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Comparative Study
Improved surgical technique for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces complications at the gastrojejunostomy.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures for morbidly obese patients. It is associated with effective long-term weight loss, but can lead to significant complications, especially at the gastrojejunostomy (GJS). All the patients undergoing laparoscopic RYGBP at one of our two institutions were included in this study. ⋯ Improved surgical technique, as we propose, with the GJS across the staple line used to form the gastric pouch, significantly reduces the rate of anastomotic complications at the GJS. A circular 21-mm stapler can be used with a low complication rate, and especially a low stricture rate. Additional methods to limit complications at the GJS are probably not routinely warranted.
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The report submitted is a detailed analysis of the happenings and outcomes of a two day deliberation that was organized in Trivandrum, India on the 9th and 10th August 2009. ⋯ The collective recommendations were submitted as a report to the executive committee for approval. As the Asia Pacific region consists of more than half of the world's population, the dire health and economic consequences of this epidemic demand urgent action from the medical fraternity in this region, and we hope that the recommendations will help to review the currently accepted guidelines.