Achieving Durable Compliance with Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Bariatric Surgery: 3-year Data from a Major Academic Medical Center
Metabolic and Bariatric surgery (MBS) venous thromboembolism (VTE) prescribing practices vary widely. Our institutional VTE prophylaxis protocol has historically been unstandardized. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Danny Mou, Elissa Falconer, Melissa Majumdar, Tori Delgado, Katherine Fay, Carrie E. Hall, Carla Smach, Shanza Ashraf, Sydnee Levett, Edward Lin, Scott Davis, Ankit Patel, Jamil Stetler, Federico Serrot, Jahnavi Srinivasan, Omobolanle Oyefule, Maggie Dill Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Robotic versus laparoscopic gastric bypass in bariatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis on perioperative outcomes
Robotic-assisted surgery has emerged as a compelling approach to bariatric surgery. However, current literature has not demonstrated superior outcomes to laparoscopic bariatric surgery consistently to justify its higher cost. With its mechanical advantages, the potential gains from the robotic surgical platform are likely to be apparent in more complex cases such as gastric bypass especially revisional cases. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Yit J. Leang, Naveen Mayavel, Wilson TW. Yang, Joseph CH. Kong, Chrys Hensman, Paul R. Burton, Wendy A. Brown Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

The burden of abdominal pain after bariatric surgery in terms of diagnostic testing: the OPERATE study
Abdominal pain after bariatric surgery (BS) is frequently observed. Despite numerous diagnostic tests, the cause of abdominal pain is not always found. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Marjolein R.A. Vink, Nienke van Olst, Sterre C.P. de Vet, Barbara A. Hutten, Jeroen A.W. Tielbeek, Victor E.A. Gerdes, Arnold W. van de Laar, Rutger J. Franken, Stijn J.B. van Weyenberg, Donald L. van der Peet, Maurits L. de Brauw Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The burden of abdominal pain after bariatric surgery in terms of diagnostic testing the OPERATE study
Abdominal pain after bariatric surgery (BS) is frequently observed. Despite numerous diagnostic tests, the cause of abdominal pain is not always found. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 14, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: M.R.A. Vink, N. van Olst, S.C.P. de Vet, B.A. Hutten, J.A.W. Tielbeek, V.E.A. Gerdes, A.W. van de Laar, R.J. Franken, S.J.B. van Weyenberg, D.L.v.d. Peet, L.M. de Brauw Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Comment on: Do sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass have different venous thromboembolism risk factors? Creation of 30-day Bariatric Hypercoagulation Score
The rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after bariatric surgery is low (.2% –3.5%) [2]; however VTE is among the top 3 causes of death. Since prophylaxis is the most effective intervention against VTE, several publications have attempted to develop a preoperative scoring risk stratification. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Emanuele Lo Menzo Tags: Editorial comment Source Type: research

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) approach for patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a comparative study between four ERCP techniques with proposed management algorithm
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is technically challenging in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) due to altered anatomy. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Rabih Ghazi, Farah Abdul Razzak, Anthony Kerbage, Vitor Brunaldi, Andrew C. Storm, Eric J. Vargas, Aliana Bofill-Garcia, Vinay Chandrasekhara, Ryan J. Law, John A. Martin, Omar Ghanem, Bret T. Petersen, Barham K. Abu Dayyeh Tags: Original article Source Type: research

ERCP Approach for Patients with RYGB: A Comparative Study between Four ERCP Techniques with Proposed Management Algorithm
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is technically challenging in patients with Roux-en y gastric bypass (RYGB) due to altered anatomy. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Rabih Ghazi, Farah Abdul Razzak, Anthony Kerbage, Vitor Brunaldi, Andrew C. Storm, Eric J. Vargas, Aliana Bofill-Garcia, Vinay Chandrasekhara, Ryan J. Law, John A. Martin, Omar Ghanem, Bret T. Petersen, Barham K. Abu Dayyeh Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Comment on: Does Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass have different Venous Thromboembolism risk factors? Creation of 30-day Bariatric Hypercoagulation Score
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Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Emanuele Lo Menzo Source Type: research

Comparative Analysis of Sleeve Conversions of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program 2020 Database
Although the sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the dominant bariatric procedure, studies have shown conversion rates of up to 30%. These conversions are generally for weight recurrence (WR), insufficient weight loss (IWL) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Prior to 2020, details on why conversions were being performed were not collected in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Participant Use Data File (PUF). Now, the indication for sleeve conversion is noted in the PUF, allowing identification and reporting sleeve conversion reasons. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Benjamin Clapp, Samuel Cottam, Marita Salame, John D. Marr, Carlos Galvani, Jaime Ponce, Wayne J. English, Omar M. Ghanem Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Investigat ıon of the effect of weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on cobb angle, waist and back pain: a prospective study
In many studies, it has been stated that obesity causes severe increases in the risks of disc degeneration, vertebral fracture, low back, and back pain. One of the most effective treatment options for obesity is bariatric surgery. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: An ıl Ergin, Elifnur Ergin, Alper Atasever, Hüseyin Çiyiltepe, Mehmet M. Fersahoğlu, Nuriye Esen Bulut, İksan Taşdelen, Yasin Güneş, Emre Teke, Cem Yılmaz, Özge İlleez, Burcu Usta, Seda Sancak Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Glycemic Variability and Hypoglycemia before and after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy – a cohort study of females without diabetes
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) lead to lower fasting glucose concentrations, but might cause higher glycemic variability (GV) and increased risk of hypoglycemia. However, it has been sparsely studied in patients without preoperative diabetes under normal living conditions. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Inger Nilsen, Magnus Sundbom, Johanna Osterberg, Anna Laurenius, Agneta Andersson, Arvo Haenni Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Short-term Cardiovascular Events After Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Patients with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease along with other adverse events after bariatric surgery. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Maryna Chumakova-Orin, Jennifer L. Ingram, Loretta G. Que, Neha Pagidipati, Alexander Gordee, Maragatha Kuchibhatla, Keri A. Seymour Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Invest ıgatıon Of The Effect Of Weıght Loss After Laparoscopıc Sleeve Gastrectomy On Cobb Angle, Waıst And Back Paın; A Prospectıve Study
In many studies, it has been stated that obesity causes severe increases in the risks of disc degeneration, vertebral fracture, low back and back pain. One of the most effective treatment options for obesity is bariatric surgery. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 3, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Ergin An ıl, Ergin Elifnur, Atasever Alper, Çiyiltepe, Hüseyin, Mehmet M. Fersahoğlu, Esen Bulut Nuriye, Taşdelen İksan, Güneş Yasin, Teke Emre, Yılmaz Cem, İlleez Özge, Usta Burcu, Sancak Seda Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

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Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Cartoon Source Type: research

SOARD Category 1 CME Credit Featured Articles, Volume 19, August 2023
Spyridon Giannopoulos, Seyed Mohammad Kalantar Motamedi, Dimitrios I. Athanasiadis, Benjamin Clapp, Victoria Lyo, Omar Ghanem, Michael Edwards, Nancy Puzziferri, Dimitrios Stefanidis, for the ASMBS Research Committee (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Continuing medical education program Source Type: research