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Kastanias P, Wang W, Robinson S, Mackenzie K, Wnuk SM. Predictors of Chronic Pain 6 Months and 1 Year After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2024; 34:1786-1792. [PMID: 38564171 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07201-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Obesity and chronic pain (CP) represent serious, interrelated global public health concerns that have a profound impact on individuals and society. Bariatric surgery is increasing in popularity and has been proven safe and efficacious, providing long-term weight loss and improvements in many obesity-related co-morbidities. A decrease in CP is often a motivation for bariatric surgery. The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in CP postoperatively and to examine the relationship between psychosocial measures and pain. METHODS A total of 155 adult bariatric surgery patients were recruited and completed self-report measures for CP severity and interference, neuropathic pain, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation and perceived social support at three timepoints preoperative and 6 and 12 months postoperative. RESULTS Pain significantly decreased between preoperative and postoperative timepoints, and preoperative pain was the most significant predictor of postoperative pain. Preoperative CP was correlated with anxiety (p < 0.05) and depression (p < 0.01) at 6 months postoperatively and perceived social support (p < 0.01) at 1 year postoperatively. However, regression analyses with psychological variables were not significant. CONCLUSION CP decreases after bariatric surgery, but further research with larger sample sizes is needed to establish whether psychosocial characteristics impact this outcome.
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- Patti Kastanias
- Bariatric Program, University Health Network, MP4-305, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada.
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 250 College Street, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canada.
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- Bariatric Program, University Health Network, MP4-305, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, 155 College St., Suite 130, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P8, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, 76 Grenville St, Toronto, ON, M5S 1B2, Canada
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, 155 College St., Suite 130, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P8, Canada
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- Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart St., Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Bariatric Program, University Health Network, MP4-305, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, 250 College Street, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canada
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Zambrano AK, Paz-Cruz E, Ruiz-Pozo VA, Cadena-Ullauri S, Tamayo-Trujillo R, Guevara-Ramírez P, Zambrano-Villacres R, Simancas-Racines D. Microbiota dynamics preceding bariatric surgery as obesity treatment: a comprehensive review. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1393182. [PMID: 38633602 PMCID: PMC11021787 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1393182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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The review present data on the intricate relationship between bariatric surgery, gut microbiota, and metabolic health in obesity treatment. Bariatric surgery, is recognized as an effective intervention for managing morbid obesity, including various techniques with distinct mechanisms of action, efficacy, and safety profiles including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG), Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), and Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD). RYGB and SG are the most prevalent procedures globally, inducing gut microbiota changes that influence microbial diversity and abundance. Post-surgery, alterations in bacterial communities occur, such as the increased of Escherichia coli inversely correlated with fat mass and leptin levels. During digestion, microbiota produce physiologically active compounds like bile acids (Bas) and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). SCFAs, derived by microbial fermentation, influence appetite, energy metabolism, and obesity-related pathways. Bas, altered by surgery, modulate glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, SG and RYGB enhance incretin secretion, particularly glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). Therefore, understanding microbiota changes after bariatric surgery could be crucial for predicting metabolic outcomes and developing targeted interventions for obesity management.
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- Ana Karina Zambrano
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación Genética y Genómica, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación Genética y Genómica, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación Genética y Genómica, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación Genética y Genómica, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación Genética y Genómica, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Centro de Investigación Genética y Genómica, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Centro de Investigación de Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC), Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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van Olst N, Vink MRA, de Vet SCP, Hutten BA, Gerdes VEA, Tielbeek JAW, Bruin SC, van Weyenberg SJB, van der Peet DL, Acherman YIZ. A Prospective Study on the Diagnoses for Abdominal Pain After Bariatric Surgery: The OPERATE Study. Obes Surg 2023; 33:3017-3027. [PMID: 37563516 PMCID: PMC10514148 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06756-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery (BS) reveals high numbers of patients with abdominal pain that often remains unexplained. The aim of this prospective study was to give an overview of diagnoses for abdominal pain, percentage of unexplained complaints, number and yield of follow-up visits, and time to establish a diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who visited the Spaarne Gasthuis Hospital, The Netherlands, between December 2020 and December 2021 for abdominal pain after BS, were eligible and followed throughout the entire episode of abdominal pain. Distinction was made between presumed and definitive diagnoses. RESULTS The study comprised 441 patients with abdominal pain; 401 (90.9%) females, 380 (87.7%) had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mean (SD) % total weight loss was 31.4 (10.5), and median (IQR) time after BS was 37.0 (11.0-66.0) months. Most patients had 1-5 follow-up visits. Readmissions and reoperations were present in 212 (48.1%) and 164 (37.2%) patients. At the end of the episode, 88 (20.0%) patients had a presumed diagnosis, 183 (41.5%) a definitive diagnosis, and 170 (38.5%) unexplained complaints. Most common definitive diagnoses were cholelithiasis, ulcers, internal herniations, and presumed diagnoses irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome, and constipation. Median (IQR) time to presumed diagnoses, definitive diagnoses, or unexplained complaints was 16.0 (3.8-44.5), 2.0 (0.0-31.5), and 13.5 (1.0-53.8) days (p < 0.001). Patients with IBS more often had unexplained complaints (OR 95%CI: 4.457 [1.455-13.654], p = 0.009). At the end, 71 patients (16.1%) still experienced abdominal pain. CONCLUSION Over a third of abdominal complaints after BS remains unexplained. Most common diagnoses were cholelithiasis, ulcers, and internal herniations.
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- Nienke van Olst
- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands.
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, Diabetes & Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
- Department of Vascular Medicine Amsterdam UMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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Mala T. Abdominal pain: A foe in the orchestra of improving symptoms after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Clin Obes 2023; 13:e12582. [PMID: 36727223 DOI: 10.1111/cob.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Tom Mala
- Deparment of Pediatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Center for Morbid Obesity and Bariatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, The University of Oslo
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Alvarez M, Colee J, Langkamp-Henken B, Dahl WJ. Assessing Gastrointestinal Tolerance in Healthy Adults: Reliability and Validity of a Weekly Questionnaire. Curr Dev Nutr 2023; 7:101976. [PMID: 37600933 PMCID: PMC10432906 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.101976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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When examining gastrointestinal tolerance to nondigestible carbohydrates, a weekly vs. daily symptoms questionnaire may lessen participant burden. This secondary analysis examined the reliability and validity of the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) in healthy adults. The internal consistency reliability of the GSRS syndromes and a daily questionnaire (DQ) comparator were determined. The GSRS syndromes prediction of slow transit stool form was assessed by ROC analysis. The DQ (α = 0.76) and GSRS syndromes of constipation (α = 0.73; ω = 0.74), and diarrhea (α = 0.76; ω = 0.77) exhibited acceptable reliability, as did the GSRS overall (α = 0.76; ω = 0.87) but not the syndromes of abdominal pain (α = 0.54; ω = 0.54), reflux (α = 0.69; ω = 0.67), or indigestion (α = 0.64; ω = 0.67). The GSRS syndromes predicted slow transit stools (AUC = 0.855), and the GSRS items of stomach pain, nausea, flatus, constipation, and diarrhea were moderately correlated (ρ = 0.55-0.64; P < 0.001) with the corresponding DQ items. The GSRS may be useful to assess gastrointestinal tolerance and efficacy of nondigestible carbohydrates given its performance at predicting slow transit stools, suggestive of constipation.
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- Melissa Alvarez
- Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Statistics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Chahal-Kummen M, Våge V, Kristinsson JA, Mala T. Chronic abdominal pain and quality of life after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy - a cross-cohort analysis of two prospective longitudinal observational studies. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:819-829. [PMID: 36870870 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic abdominal pain (CAP) after bariatric surgery is not extensively explored and may impact the postoperative outcomes. OBJECTIVE To compare the prevalence of patient-reported chronic abdominal pain (CAP) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG). Secondarily, we compared other abdominal and psychological symptoms and quality of life (QoL). Preoperative predictors of postoperative CAP were also explored. SETTING Tertiary referral centers for bariatric surgery in Norway. METHODS Analyses of 2 separate prospective longitudinal cohort studies evaluating CAP, abdominal and psychological symptoms and QoL before and 2 years after RYGB and SG. RESULTS Follow-ups were attended by 416 patients (85.8%), 300/416 (72.1%) were females and 209/416 (50.2%) were RYGB procedures. At follow-up, the mean age was 44.9 (10.0) years, BMI 29.5 (5.4) kg/m2, and total weight loss 31.6 (10.3) %. The prevalence of CAP was 28/236 (11.9%) before and 60/209 (28.7%) after RYGB (P < .001) and 32/223 (14.3%) before and 50/186 (26.9%) after SG (P < .001). Gastrointestinal symptom rating scale scores showed greater deterioration of diarrhea and indigestion after RYGB and reflux after SG. The improvement in depression symptoms was greater after SG, as well as several QoL scores improved more after SG. Patients with CAP after RYGB experienced deterioration in several QoL scores, while these scores improved in patients with CAP after SG. Preoperative hypertension, bothersome reflux symptoms, and CAP predicted postoperative CAP. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of CAP increased comparably after RYGB and SG, with worsening of gastroesophageal reflux after SG and greater deterioration of diarrhea and indigestion after RYGB. In patients with CAP at follow-up, several QoL scores improved more after SG than RYGB.
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- Monica Chahal-Kummen
- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine and Department of Pediatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Dan AG. Comment on: Chronic abdominal pain and quality of life after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy - a cross-cohort analysis of two prospective longitudinal observational studies. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:829-830. [PMID: 37142471 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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- Adrian G Dan
- Weight Management Institute, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio
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Blom-Høgestøl IK, Aasbrenn M, Kvalem IL, Eribe I, Kristinsson JA, Mala T. Pain sensitivity after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - associations with chronic abdominal pain and psychosocial aspects. Scand J Pain 2023; 23:511-517. [PMID: 37306001 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2023-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to investigate modifications in pain sensitivity after RYGB and to explore associations between pain sensitivity and weight loss, chronic abdominal pain, total body pain, anxiety, depression, and pain catastrophizing. METHODS In total, 163 patients with obesity were examined with a cold pressor test for pain sensitivity before and two years after RYGB. Two aspects of pain sensitivity were registered: Pain intensity (numeric rating scale, range 0-10) and pain tolerance (seconds). Associations between pain sensitivity and the explanatory variables were assessed with linear regression. RESULTS Two years after RYGB the pain intensity increased (mean ± SD 0.64 ± 1.9 score units, p<0.001). Pain tolerance decreased (7.2 ± 32.4 s, p=0.005). A larger reduction in body mass index was associated with increased pain intensity, β=-0.090 (95 % CI -0.15 to -0.031, p=0.003), and decreased pain tolerance β=1.1 (95 % CI 0.95 to 2.2, p=0.03). Before surgery, participants with chronic abdominal pain reported 1.2 ± 0.5 higher pain intensity (p=0.02) and had 19.2 ± 9.3 s lower pain tolerance (p=0.04) than those without abdominal pain. No differences in pain sensitivity were observed between participants who did or did not develop chronic abdominal pain after RYGB. Pain sensitivity was associated with symptoms of anxiety but not with pain catastrophizing, depression or bodily pain. CONCLUSIONS The pain sensitivity increased after RYGB and was associated with larger weight loss and anxiety symptoms. Changes in pain sensitivity were not associated with development of chronic abdominal pain after RYGB in our study.
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- Ingvild K Blom-Høgestøl
- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Paediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Paediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Svanevik M, Lorentzen J, Borgeraas H, Sandbu R, Seip B, Medhus AW, Hertel JK, Kolotkin RL, Småstuen MC, Hofsø D, Hjelmesæth J. Patient-reported outcomes, weight loss, and remission of type 2 diabetes 3 years after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy (Oseberg); a single-centre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 2023:S2213-8587(23)00127-4. [PMID: 37414071 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(23)00127-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the comparative effects of various bariatric procedures on patient-reported outcomes. We aimed to compare 3-year effects of gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy on patient-reported outcome measures in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. METHODS The Oseberg trial was a single-centre, parallel-group, randomised trial at Vestfold Hospital Trust, a public tertiary obesity centre in Tønsberg, Norway. Eligible patients were aged 18 years or older with previously verified BMI 35·0 kg/m2 or greater. Diabetes was diagnosed if glycated haemoglobin was at least 6·5% (48 mmol/mol) or by their use of anti-diabetic medications with glycated haemoglobin at least 6·1% (43 mmol/mol). Eligible patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. All patients received identical preoperative and postoperative treatment. Randomisation was done with a computerised random number generator and a block size of ten. Study personnel, patients, and the primary outcome assessor were blinded to allocations for 1 year. The prespecified secondary outcomes reported here were 3-year changes in several clinically important patient-reported outcomes, weight loss, and diabetes remission. Analyses were done in the intention to treat population. This trial is ongoing, closed to recruitment and is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01778738. FINDINGS Between Oct 15, 2012 and Sept 1, 2017, 319 consecutive patients with type 2 diabetes scheduled for bariatric surgery were assessed for eligibility. 101 patients were not eligible (29 did not have type 2 diabetes according to inclusion criteria and 72 other exclusion criteria) and 93 declined to participate. 109 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to sleeve gastrectomy (n=55) or gastric bypass (n=54). 72 (66%) of 109 patients were female and 37 (34%) were male. 104 (95%) of patients were White. 16 patients were lost to follow up and 93 (85%) patients completed the 3-year follow-up. Three additional patients were contacted by phone for registration of comorbidities Compared with sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass was associated with a greater improvement in weight-related quality of life (between group difference 9·4, 95% CI 3·3 to 15·5), less reflux symptoms (0·54, 0·17 to -0·90), greater total bodyweight loss (8% difference, 25% vs 17%), and a higher probability of diabetes remission (67% vs 33%, risk ratio 2·00; 95% CI 1·27 to 3·14). Five patients reported postprandial hypoglycaemia in the third year after gastric bypass versus none after sleeve-gastrectomy (p=0·059). Symptoms of abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhoea, dumping syndrome, depression, binge eating, and appetitive drive did not differ between groups. INTERPRETATION At 3 years, gastric bypass was superior to sleeve gastrectomy in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity regarding weight related quality of life, reflux symptoms, weight loss, and remission of diabetes, while symptoms of abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhoea, dumping, depression and binge eating did not differ between groups. This new patient-reported knowledge can be used in the shared decision-making process to inform patients about similarities and differences between expected outcomes after the two surgical procedures. FUNDING Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust. TRANSLATION For the Norwegian translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
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- Marius Svanevik
- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway.
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Department of Medicine, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Quality of Life Consulting, Durham, NC, USA; Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; Førde Hospital Trust, Førde, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Department of Nutrition and Management, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Department of Endocrinology, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Morbid Obesity Centre, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tønsberg, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Vogelaerts R, Van Pachtenbeke L, Raudsepp M, Morlion B. Chronic abdominal pain after bariatric surgery: a narrative review. ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA BELGICA 2022. [DOI: 10.56126/73.4.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Objective: This paper reviews the prevalence, etiology, risk factors, diagnosis and prevention of chronic abdominal pain after bariatric surgery.
Introduction: Chronic pain is a very common and complex problem that has serious consequences on individuals and society. It frequently presents as a result of a disease or an injury. Obesity and obesity-related comorbidities are a major health problem and are dramatically increasing year after year. Dieting and physical exercise show disappointing results in the treatment of obesity. Therefore, bariatric surgery is increasingly widely offered as a weight reducing strategy. In our pain clinic we see a lot of patients who suffer from chronic abdominal pain after bariatric surgery. This review aims to explore the link between chronic abdominal pain and bariatric surgery in this specific type of patients.
Method: The review is based on searches in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases. Keywords are used in different combinations. We did a cross-reference of the articles included.
Results: Chronic abdominal pain after bariatric surgery is very common. Around 30% of the bariatric patients experience persistent abdominal pain. An explanation for the abdominal pain is found in 2/3 of these patients.
There is a wide variety of causes including behavioral and nutritional disorders, functional motility disorders, biliary disorders, marginal ulceration and internal hernia. Another, frequently overlooked, cause is abdominal wall pain. Unexplained abdominal pain after bariatric surgery is present in 1/3 of the patients with persistent abdominal pain. More studies are needed on the risk factors and prevention of unexplained abdominal pain in bariatric patients.
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Mid-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Gastric Greater Curvature Plication versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Weight Loss, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 58:medicina58010064. [PMID: 35056372 PMCID: PMC8781867 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic gastric greater curvature plication (LGGCP) is considered to be less invasive, technically simpler, and less costly. Few studies have compared LGGCP to gastric bypass. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of LGGCP such as weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in comparison to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Materials and Methods: Between 2017 April and 2018 December, 112 patients were included in the study. Fifty patients had LGGCP, and sixty-two patients underwent LRYGB. Demographics, comorbidities, complications, percentage of excess body mass index loss (%EBMIL), gastrointestinal symptoms (GSRS questionnaire), and HRQoL (EQ-5D-3L questionnaire) were analysed. Gastrointestinal symptoms and HRQoL data are presented as the mean and median with the interquartile range (25th–75th percentile). Follow-up at 1 year and 3 year was performed. Results: The follow-up rate was 96.4% and 92.9%, 1 year and 3 year after surgery, respectively. Mean (SD) %EBMIL 1 year after surgery was 59.05 (25.34) in the LGGCP group and 82.40 (19.03) in the LRYGB group (p < 0.001) and 3 year after was 41.44 (26.74) and 75.59 (19.14), respectively (p < 0.001). The scores of all gastrointestinal symptoms measured by the GSRS questionnaire significantly decreased 3 year after both procedures, except reflux after LGGCP. Patients 3 year after LGGCP had a significantly lower abdominal pain score as compared to patients after LRYGB (1.01; 1.0 (1.0–1.0) and 1.20; 1.0 (1.0–1.33), respectively (p < 0.001); however, LGGCP resulted in significantly more GERD symptoms (1.79; 1.25 (1.0–2.5) and 1.18; 1.0 (1.0–1.0), respectively (p < 0.001)). Three years after surgery, the quality of life was significantly lower in the LGGCP group (0.762; 0.779 (0.690–0.794) and 0.898; 1.000 (0.783–1.000), respectively (p < 0.001)). Conclusions: Three years after surgery, LGGCP patients lost significantly less weight, had less abdominal pain and more reflux symptoms, and a lower quality of life as compared to LRYGB patients.
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Mala T, Chahal-Kummen M, Kristinsson J. Letter to the Editor. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5459. [PMID: 34165667 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05523-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tom Mala
- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Pb, 4950 0424, Oslo, Norway.
- Department of Pediatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Pb, 4950 0424, Oslo, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, The University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Pb, 4950 0424, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, The University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Pb, 4950 0424, Oslo, Norway
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Hedberg S, Xiao Y, Klasson A, Maleckas A, Wirén M, Thorell A, Laurenius A, Engström M, Olbers T. The Jejunojejunostomy: an Achilles Heel of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Construction. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5141-5147. [PMID: 34480331 PMCID: PMC8595153 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05686-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) has for long been the gold standard technique in bariatric surgery, especially in the Scandinavian countries. In a tertiary hospital setting, we observed an increasing number of patients with postprandial abdominal pain and nausea, often associated with complex hypoglycemia. OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to characterize the clinical patterns, patient characteristics, and clinical outcomes after surgical revision of dysfunctional RYGB at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. METHODS This cohort study included patients with RYGB who underwent revision of the jejunojejunostomy (JJ) after 2013. Information was obtained by reviewing medical records and performing complementary interviews. RESULTS Laparoscopic revisional surgery was performed in 115 cases with either adhesiolysis or total revision of the JJ (mean age 41 years, range 19-67 years; 90% women). The median time to assessment after the last revision was 33 months (range 12-75 months). Forty-four (38%) patients reported that they were symptom-free long-term after the intervention, and 32 (28%) patients experienced an improvement in the symptoms that were the indication for revision. However, 31 (27%) patients reported no long-term improvement, and half of them (n = 16) subsequently had a reversal of the anatomy. Eight (7%) patients were lost to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Dysfunction of the JJ appears to be a relatively common cause of postprandial pain and nausea after ante-colic/ante-gastric RYGB. Most patients with symptoms of dysfunction experienced partial or total relief following revisional surgery, but a substantial minority had persistent problems, with one in five eventually undergoing reversal of the anatomy.
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- Suzanne Hedberg
- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Diagnosvägen 11, 416 50, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Linköping, Norrköping, Sweden
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Schreyer CC, Salwen-Deremer JK, Montanari A, Coughlin JW. Restriction of range effects in post-metabolic and bariatric surgery outcomes research: considerations for clinical decision making. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 18:425-432. [PMID: 34973926 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative psychopathology does not consistently predict postoperative outcomes in patients who undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). Individuals with elevated pre-MBS psychopathology may be less likely to undergo surgery, which may create a floor effect given the limited range of scores on measures of psychopathology included in postoperative analyses, thereby decreasing the power to detect clinically significant differences between groups. OBJECTIVES Our objective was to compare rates of clinically significant pre-MBS psychopathology across domains of functioning in patients who did and did not undergo MBS: surgical completers (SCs, n = 286) and nonsurgical completers (NSCs, n = 125). SETTING Academic medical center, United States. METHODS Participants (n = 411) were a racially diverse sample of MBS candidates who completed a preoperative psychosocial evaluation including measures of disordered eating, alcohol and tobacco use, pain catastrophizing, anxiety, and depressive symptomatology. RESULTS Compared with SCs, NSCs had larger scale score variance on measures of psychopathology and were more likely to be Black; to report clinically significant scores on measures of binge eating, depression, anxiety, and pain catastrophizing; and to use tobacco. CONCLUSION Results support the presence of a restriction-of-range effect but do not demonstrate a floor effect. These data suggest that current outcome data for MBS patients may not generalize to those who report clinically significant psychopathology at the pre-MBS psychosocial evaluation and may warrant caution when using the current literature to inform clinical decision making for this group. Findings also suggest a need for interventions that will better engage Black patients.
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- Colleen C Schreyer
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Fu R, Zhang Y, Yu K, Mao D, Su H. Bariatric surgery alleviates depression in obese patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obes Res Clin Pract 2021; 16:10-16. [PMID: 34802982 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the rapid increase in the incidence of depression, there have been studies investigating whether bariatric surgery can alleviate this condition. In this study, we aimed to explore the effect of bariatric surgery on depression in obese patients. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library databases for studies on bariatric surgery and depression. Then, the clinical significance of bariatric surgery on depression was evaluated based on Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) or Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Subgroup analysis was carried out in terms of surgery types, assessment tool, follow-up time and nationalism. Dichotomous data were analyzed using odds ratio (OR), and continuous data were evaluated using the weighted mean difference (WMD) or standardized mean difference (SMD). RESULTS Overall, 33 studies with a combined total of 12,556 participants met the inclusion criteria. Statistical results were significantly different whether continuous or dichotomous, and depression was improved in obese patients after surgery (SMD = -0.87, p < 0.001; and OR = 0.29, p < 0.001, respectively). In addition, subgroup analysis showed that bariatric surgery improved depression in obese patients regardless of surgery types, assessment tool, follow-up and country. CONCLUSION Bariatric surgery alleviates depression in obese patients. However, further studies are needed to elucidate on the complex effect of between bariatric surgery on depression.
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- Rongrong Fu
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Basic Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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Self-Reported Gastrointestinal Symptoms Two To Four Years After Bariatric Surgery. A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obes Surg 2021; 31:4338-4346. [PMID: 34374930 PMCID: PMC8458174 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05605-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are efficient methods for weight loss (WL) and WL maintenance in severe obesity. However, the knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms after surgery is limited. This study aimed to compare the severity of GI symptoms, pain, and self-rated health 2 to 4 years after RYGBP and LSG surgery. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, RYGBP and LSG patients answered a questionnaire including the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), questions from the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and self-rated health (SRH). RESULTS A total of 172/303 (57%) responded, RYGBP (n=73) and LSG (n=99). The mean age was 45.3 (SD 11.1) years (74% females). There was no evidence of a difference in total GSRS scores between the surgical methods (p=0.638). There were higher scores of reflux symptoms in LSG vs. RYGBP (both median 1, 75-percentile 2.5 vs. 1.0, p <0.001) and higher consumption of acid-reducing medication after LSG (32% vs. 12%, p <0.001). Pain scores were low in both groups; however, average abdominal pain was higher for RYGBP, median 2 (IQR 0-4) vs. median 1 (IQR 0-3) for LSG (p = 0.025). There was no significant difference in SRH. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing RYGBP and LSG surgery reported similar total GSRS scores and low pain scores 2 to 4 years after surgery. However, reflux symptoms and use of acid-reducing medication occurred more frequently after LSG surgery, while abdominal pain was more frequent in RYGBP surgery. These findings are important for surgical decision-making and follow-up.
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Gastrointestinal quality of life before and short- and long-term after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for severe obesity. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1583-1590. [PMID: 34099420 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Overall quality of life (QoL) is generally improved after bariatric surgery. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including abdominal pain have been reported in up to >30% of patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and may negatively influence QoL, especially GI-QoL. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the evolution of GI symptoms and GI-QoL short- and long-term after RYGB. SETTING Two public hospitals METHODS: Candidates for bariatric surgery (n = 128, BMI = 44.2 ± 7.4) or patients who had undergone RYGB 2-4 years (n = 161, BMI = 29.3 ± 15.9) and 5-10 years (n = 121, BMI = 31.3 ± 6.5) before were invited to complete a questionnaire combining 3 validated questionnaires (GIQLI, GSRS, and PCS) specifically designed to evaluate GI-QoL. Scores were compared between the preoperative, early, and late postoperative periods. RESULTS The GIQLI score improved from 88.1 before surgery to 118.6 (P < .0001) and 109.7 (P < .0001) in the early and late postoperative periods respectively. GSRS score improved from 15.6 to 10.1 (P = .0001) and 12.8 (P = .012), and PCS-score improved from 19 to 4.5 (P = .0001) and 8.3 (P = .0001), respectively. The GI subscore of the GIQLI improved from 57.4 to 62.1 (P = .007) in the early period but was not significantly different in the late period (59.3 versus 57.4, P = .3). The psychological impact of GI symptoms decreased at both postoperative time points. CONCLUSION GI-QoL is markedly improved after RYGB, and this improvement persists up to 10 years. GI symptoms decrease early after surgery and do not worsen in the longer term. Their psychological impact is markedly reduced.
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Abdominal pain after gastric bypass in the acute general surgical care setting. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:2058-2067. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Chahal-Kummen M, Salte OBK, Hewitt S, Blom-Høgestøl IK, Risstad H, Kristinsson J, Mala T. Health benefits and risks during 10 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:5368-5376. [PMID: 31993812 PMCID: PMC7644522 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07328-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Background Long-term evaluations 10 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are limited. We report the development in weight and cardiovascular risk factors during 10 years after laparoscopic RYGB, with evaluation of gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life (QoL) at 10-year follow-up. Methods We performed a prospective longitudinal cohort study. Patients operated with laparoscopic RYGB from May 2004 to November 2006 were invited to 10-year follow-up consultations. Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) questionnaire and two QoL questionnaires were used for analyses of gastrointestinal symptoms and QoL. Results A total of 203 patients were operated; nine (4.4%) died during follow-up. Of 194 eligible patients, 124 (63.9%) attended 10-year follow-up consultations. Percent excess weight loss (%EWL) and percent total weight loss (%TWL) at 10 years were 53.0% and 24.1%, respectively. %EWL > 50% was seen in 53.2%. Significant weight regain (≥15%) from 2 to 10 years was seen in 63.3%. Remission rates of type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension were 56.8%, 46.0%, and 41.4%, respectively. Abdominal operations beyond 30 days after RYGB were reported in 33.9%. Internal hernia and ileus (13.7%) and gallstone-related disease (9.7%) were the most common causes. Vitamin D deficiency (<50nmol/L) was seen in 33.3%. At 10 years, bothersome abdominal pain and indigestion symptoms (GSRS scores ≥3) were reported in 42.9% and 54.0%, respectively, and were associated with low QoL. Conclusion We observed significant weight loss and remission of comorbidities 10 years after RYGB. Significant weight regain occurred in a substantial subset of patients. Gastrointestinal symptoms were common and negatively impacted QoL.
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- M Chahal-Kummen
- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Nydalen, PO Box 4950, 0424, Oslo, Norway.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Nydalen, PO Box 4950, 0424, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Nydalen, PO Box 4950, 0424, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Nydalen, PO Box 4950, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Nydalen, PO Box 4950, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Blom-Høgestøl IK, Aasbrenn M, Chahal-Kummen M, Brunborg C, Eribe I, Kristinsson J, Farup PG, Mala T. Irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms and health related quality of life two years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - a prospective cohort study. BMC Gastroenterol 2019; 19:204. [PMID: 31791249 PMCID: PMC6889730 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-019-1103-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is prevalent in patients with morbid obesity. After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) chronic abdominal pain is common, however the etiology is largely unknown. We aimed to study the change in the prevalence of IBS-like symptoms 2 years after RYGB and possible preoperative predictors of such symptoms. Secondly, to evaluate changes in symptoms of constipation and diarrhea, and Health related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS Patients with morbid obesity were included at two obesity centers in South-Eastern Norway. IBS was diagnosed according to the Rome III criteria. Predictors were evaluated in a multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Of 307 participants operated with RYGB, 233 (76%) completed the study questionnaires. Preoperatively 27/233 participants (12%) had IBS, 2 years after RYGB 61/233 (26%) had IBS-like symptoms (p < 0.001). Eleven participants with IBS preoperatively (41%) did not report such symptoms after RYGB. New onset IBS-like symptoms was identified in 45/206 (22%) after RYGB. Fibromyalgia, low LDL levels, high vitamin B1 levels and IBS before RYGB were independent preoperative predictors of IBS-like symptoms at the follow-up visit. Symptom scores for constipation preoperatively and 2 year after RYGB were 1.5 (0.9) and 1.8 (1.2), and for diarrhea 1.4 (0.9) and 1.8 (1.1), respectively (p < 0.001). We observed a significant improvement in the physical component score for all participants. However, participants with new onset IBS-like symptoms had a significant worsening of the mental component score. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of IBS-like symptoms doubled 2 years after RYGB, and these symptoms were associated with reduced HRQoL. Preoperative IBS and fibromyalgia were strong predictors of postoperative IBS-like symptoms.
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- Ingvild Kristine Blom-Høgestøl
- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Surgery, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Research Support Services, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Paediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Unit for Applied Clinical Research, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Research, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Brumunddal, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology, Morbid Obesity and Preventive Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Paediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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