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Comment on: Comparative multicenter analysis of sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch in patients with BMI ≥70 kg/m2: a 2-year follow-up
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is currently the most effective option to treat obesity. Despite the good long-term outcomes, its penetrance is low. Among the causes for that, the stigmatization of obesity and its treatments and the fear of the risk of surgery are the leading causes of its subutilization [1]. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - January 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ricardo V. Cohen Tags: Editorial comment Source Type: research

Comment on: Changes in renal blood flow (RBF) following surgically induced weight loss: Can bariatric surgery halt the progression of chronic kidney disease?
Obesity is a predominating risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the 21st century. The mechanisms through which obesity promotes CKD are believed to be manifold and include glomerular hyperfiltration and intraglomerular hypertension, an upregulated pro-inflammatory adipokine pattern, fatty kidney, cardiopulmonary disease, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, increased circulating free fatty acids and sympathetic tone, and hyperglycemia.1 These factors lead to more downstream effects like hypertension, oxidative stress, inflammation, renal hypoxemia, and fibrosis that ultimately CKD. (Source: Surgery for Obesity ...
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - January 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ricardo V. Cohen, Allon N. Friedman Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Metabolic/bariatric surgery is safe in BMI > 70 kg/m2: The role of duodenal switch in the modern era of treatment of obesity.
Metabolic/bariatric surgery (MBS) is currently the most effective option to treat obesity. Despite the good long-term outcomes, its penetrance is low. Among the causes for that, the stigmatization of obesity and its treatments and the fear of the risk of surgery are the leading causes of its sub-utilization(1). (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - January 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Ricardo V. Cohen Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Comment on: Bariatric surgery is as Safe as Other Common Operations: An Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP
We read with much interest the manuscript titled "Bariatric Surgery is as Safe as Other Common Operations: An Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP"[1]. This robust study, encompassing 1.6 million patients, meticulously compares outcomes including readmission, length of stay, complications, and mortality among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) – specifically laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) – with those undergoing common operations like hip arthroplasty, and laparoscopic procedures such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy, hysterectomy, and hernia repairs. (So...
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Komol Chaivanijchaya, Jerry T. Dang Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Comment on: Evaluating metabolic and bariatric surgery fellows ’ attitudes toward their training
There has been a growing interest in pursuing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) fellowships among graduating surgeons. The number of MIS/MBS fellowship programs in the United States has risen from 48 programs in 2006 to 120 programs in 2022 [1]. This rise paralleled the increase in performed MBS procedures in MIS fashion during the past 2 decades [2]. Unfortunately, recent studies have demonstrated substantial variability in operative experience, fellow satisfaction, and job security among MIS/MBS fellowship programs in the United States [3]. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Karl Hage, Omar M. Ghanem Tags: Editorial comment Source Type: research

Comment on: Patient and operative factors influence delayed discharge following bariatric surgery in an enhanced recovery setting
In the late 1990s, the Danish surgeon Kehlet published a seminal paper describing an approach to reduce the intra- and postoperative surgical stress response with the goal to improve recovery and reduce postoperative morbidity (1). The central tenant was a multimodal approach, wherein many small changes that on their own would not cause a clinical impact, when combined could cause drastic improvement in patient recovery. Key elements included preoperative treatment of alcohol misuse and malnutrition, minimally invasive surgery, multimodal pain control avoiding narcotics, and early mobilization. (Source: Surgery for Obesity...
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Poppy Addison Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Comment on: Evaluating Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Fellows ’ Attitudes Toward Their Training and Practice Environment
There has been a growing interest in pursuing minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) fellowships amongst the graduating surgeons. The number of MIS/MBS fellowship programs in the United States (US) has risen from 48 programs in 2006 to 120 programs in 2022 (1). This rise paralleled the increase in performed MBS procedures in MIS fashion during the past two decades (2). Unfortunately, recent studies have demonstrated substantial variability in operative experience, fellow satisfaction, and job security among MIS/MBS fellowship programs in the US (3). (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 28, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Karl Hage, Omar M. Ghanem Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Trends in Bariatric Surgery Training: Bariatric Operations Performed by Fellowship Council Trainees from 2012 to 2019.
The ASMBS Fellowship Certificate was created to ensure satisfactory training, requiring a minimum number of anastomotic cases. With laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy becoming the most common bariatric procedure in the United States, this may present a challenge for fellows to obtain adequate numbers for ASMBS certification. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 27, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Aditya Jog, Dustin Baldwin, David Wernsing, Victoria Gershuni, Daniel A. Hashimoto, Noel Williams, Kristoffel Dumon, Maria S. Altieri Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Comment on: The role of dietitian follow-ups on nutritional outcomes post-bariatric surgery
The article entitled “The Role of Dietitian Follow-Ups on Nutritional Outcomes Post-Bariatric Surgery” highlights the importance of nutritional follow-up after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) [1]. The main issue highlighted by this retrospective study was the effect of the number of postoperative visits to reg istered dieticians (RD) treating clinical outcomes, including weight loss and micronutrient deficiencies. Patients were divided into 3 groups based on the number of RD visits during the first postoperative year (2 visits, 3 visits, and ≥4 visits). (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Silvia Leite Faria Tags: Editorial comment Source Type: research

Comment on: The Role of Dietitian Follow-Ups on Nutritional Outcomes Post Bariatric Surgery
The article entitled “The Role of Dietitian Follow-Ups on Nutritional Outcomes Post Bariatric Surgery.” highlights the importance of nutritional follow-up after MBS. The main issue highlighted by this retrospective study was the effect of the number of postoperative visits to registered dietitians (RD) treating clin ical outcomes, including weight loss and micronutrient deficiencies. Patients were divided into three groups based on the number of RD visits during the first-year post-op (2 visits, 3 visits, and ≥ 4 visits). (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 22, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Silvia Leite Faria Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Cartoon Source Type: research

SOARD Category 1 CME Credit Featured Articles, Volume 20, January 2024
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 M. Ghanem, Bret T. Petersen, Barham K. Abu Dayyeh (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Continuing medical education program Source Type: research

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Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research

Associations between marital status and weight loss trajectories entering into early adulthood: a Teen-LABS study
Among adolescents who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), it is unclear how relationships and, specifically, marital status (MS) may be associated with long-term weight loss. (Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - December 19, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Keeley J. Pratt, Richard Boles, Marc Michalsky, Thomas Inge, Todd Jenkins, The Teen-LABS Group Tags: Original article Source Type: research