Obesity surgery
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Despite profound weight loss after bariatric surgery, some patients are dissatisfied with the results. Pre-surgery expectations, as well as post-surgery items of satisfaction, need to be clarified. The main objective in this study was to investigate the primary reasons to seek bariatric surgery and assess items of satisfaction 1-year post-surgery. ⋯ The primary reason to seek bariatric surgery was weight loss. However, despite profound weight loss, improved self-esteem was the item of most satisfaction post-surgery. Our findings may be useful in the clinical setting when informing patients pre-surgery about what to expect as well as when meeting a patient post-surgery to discuss results.
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Although enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery (ERABS) has proven to be safe and cost-effective, this concept is relatively new in the Middle East. ⋯ Implementation of a standardized ERABS program in the Middle East is feasible and safe and leads to reduced LOS and OR times.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of the Bile Reflux Frequency in One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Cohort Study.
One of the most acceptable procedures in bariatric surgery is laparoscopic gastric bypass. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a common technique used in bariatric surgery. Recently, one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) has been suggested as a simple, fast, and effective technique for obesity treatment. This study aims to compare the frequency of histologically proven bile reflux in OAGB and RYGB among patients with morbid obesity. ⋯ OAGB and RYGB appear to be equal with respect to postoperative complications, bile reflux frequency, bile reflux index, and the Sydney system score.
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Early discharge after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is common and safe, but two-thirds of patients are still hospitalized longer than 1 day. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors associated with early discharge at a single institution with intention to discharge on postoperative day 1. ⋯ LOS after SG is affected by multiple factors, including patient health, socioeconomic status, case order, and postoperative management. Optimization of these may allow for improvement in preoperative education and streamlined postoperative pathways, resulting in reduced LOS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Pain and Early Outcome After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial.
Based on the promising results of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in various abdominal procedures, this study aimed to investigate its effect on postoperative pain and early outcome after laparoscopic bariatric procedures. ⋯ Using US-guided TAP block in adjunct with laparoscopic bariatric surgery managed to achieve lower pain scores, lower opioid requirements, lower PONV scores, earlier ambulation, shorter time to pass flatus, and comparable hospital stay and complication rate to the control group.