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Ahmed SM, Johns A, Timbang L, Wang A, Singh NK, Lyo V, Ali M. Effect of COVID-19 changes on outcomes and socioeconomic disparities following metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-11212-z. [PMID: 39266760 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11212-z] [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: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND We previously showed worse outcomes among lower socioeconomic status (SES) groups following metabolic/bariatric surgery (MBS). In light of healthcare changes in response to COVID-19, this study aims to evaluate post-pandemic MBS outcomes and determine if prior socioeconomic disparities persisted in the post-COVID era. METHODS A retrospective chart review of patients undergoing primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) between 2015 and 2022 was performed. Patients were stratified into pre- and post-COVID groups. Post-COVID cohort was further stratified into high (HT) and low (LT) tier status based on Distressed Communities Index, a geocoded composite measure of SES. Preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes were compared between pre- and post-COVID cohorts, as well as between post-COVID HT and LT groups. RESULTS Of 709 patients, 82.9% were pre-COVID and 17.1% were post-COVID. Post-COVID cohort had greater rate of public insurance (46% vs. 37%, p < 0.001), longer wait time to surgery (mean 358 ± 609.8 days vs 241.9 ± 368.5 days, p = 0.045), and were more likely to undergo RYGB (69% vs. 56%, p = 0.010). Post-COVID patients also had lower risk of any complications on multivariable analysis (OR 0.599, 95% CI 0.372-0.963), had higher follow-up rates at post-discharge (95.8% vs 79.7%, p < 0.005), 6-month (93% vs. 82%, p < 0.001) and 12-month visits (75% vs. 63%, p = 0.005), and lost more weight at 12 months (67% excess weight loss (%EWL) vs. 58%EWL, p = 0.002). Among post-COVID HT and LT cohorts, previously seen disparities in complications were no longer seen. Finally, there were no differences in weight or follow-up rates between post-COVID HT and LT. CONCLUSIONS Post-COVID changes to MBS care have resulted in improved short-term outcomes and reduced disparities for patients of lower SES. Further studies are needed to identify these positive factors to perpetuate practice patterns that optimize care for patients of all socioeconomic status.
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- Shushmita M Ahmed
- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA.
- Center for Metabolic and Alimentary Science, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
- Center for Metabolic and Alimentary Science, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Davis, 2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
- Center for Metabolic and Alimentary Science, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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Ebadinejad A, Ghazy F, Hosseinpanah F, Fardoost S, Rajabian Tabesh M, Khalaj A, Mahdavi M, Ebadi SA, Valizadeh M, Barzin M. A Comparative Analysis of Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Pre-Pandemic Period: Insights from the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study. World J Surg 2023; 47:2949-2957. [PMID: 37838633 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07214-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has raised global health concerns and posed challenges for postoperative follow-up care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery due to social distancing rules. METHODS This was a cohort study on patients with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery and had been enrolled in Tehran Obesity Treatment Study. Patients who had surgery between March 2020 and March 2021 were classified as those undergoing the procedure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who had surgery between March 2017 and March 2018 were categorized as the pre-pandemic group. RESULTS The study included 982 patients in the pre-COVID-19 pandemic group and 602 patients in the COVID-19 pandemic group, with mean ages of 39.61 and 39.51 years, respectively. After adjusting for preoperative body mass index (BMI) and surgery type, the patients who underwent surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated comparable results to the pre-COVID-19 group in terms of total weight loss %, excess weight loss %, BMI reduction, and fat mass reduction during the 12-month postoperative period. Additionally, the rate of complications with a grade≥III based on the Clavien-Dindo classification was significantly lower in patients who underwent surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, there were no deaths reported in either group. CONCLUSION Despite social isolation and unfavorable lifestyle modifications, bariatric surgery-induced weight loss after one year was the same in patients undergoing the procedure either before or after the implementation of social distancing measures. More research is needed to analyze the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery.
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- Amir Ebadinejad
- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Obesity Treatment Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Mokhber S, Sheidaei A, Ahmadkaraji S, Setarehdan SA, Rahimi SM, Hosseini-Baharanchi FS, Mazaherinezhad A, Pazouki A. Did the COVID-19 pandemic change the weight reduction in patients with obesity after bariatric surgery? BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1975. [PMID: 37821928 PMCID: PMC10568805 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16837-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare services worldwide, including bariatric surgery. There is a concern that the pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders and social restrictions may negatively affect weight reduction outcomes post-bariatric surgery. This study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 on weight loss up to six months after three types of bariatric surgeries including One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB), RY Gastric Bypass (RYGB), and Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) before and two time periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study using data from a comprehensive database of bariatric surgery patients in Iran. We recruited 882 patients who underwent bariatric surgery from the initiation of COVID-19 to 6 months before public vaccination (Time period 3); among them, 311 patients underwent surgery in the first six months of the pandemic (Time period 2). These patients were compared with 1368 ones in the control group who completed their 6 months follow-up before the pandemic. The study compared the BMI reduction, excess weight loss (EWL), and total weight loss (TWL) outcomes between these groups using Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) with gamma distribution to adjust for factors that were unevenly distributed across the groups. RESULTS The age of participants in time periods 2 and 3 had a mean (standard deviation) of 38.97 (10.99) and 38.84 (10.71), respectively. In all groups, the majority of patients were females, accounting for 76.02%, 71.06%, and 75.74% for the control group and time periods 2 and 3, respectively. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of weight reduction, as measured by BMI reduction, EWL, and TWL (related P values: 0.283, 0.465 and 0.169). Regression analysis indicated that higher baseline BMI values were associated with greater BMI reduction (0.04, 95% CI: 0.03-0.05), but this did not translate to higher EWL or TWL. Males showed greater BMI reduction (0.33, 95% CI: 0.18-0.49) and EWL (1.58, 95% CI: 0.79-2.37) than females, while females achieved higher TWL compared to males. Among different types of surgery, the OAGB resulted in more weight reduction among patients in the study. CONCLUSION In conclusion, our study reveals that bariatric surgery remains effective for weight reduction during the first 6 months of the pandemic in Iran. Implementation of pandemic protocols ensures comparable efficacy to non-pandemic times. However, caution is needed in generalizing results beyond our specific context due to study limitations. Further research is essential to comprehensively assess the pandemic's broader impact on bariatric surgery outcomes under varying conditions.
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- Somayeh Mokhber
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mansouri St., Niyayesh St., Sattarkhan Ave., Rasool-E-Akram Hospital, Tehran, Iran
- Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery Training, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Center of Excellence of European Branch of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity, Tehran, Iran
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Bauraitė K, Gudaitytė R, Maleckas A. The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Weight Loss, Eating Behaviour and Quality of Life after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1597. [PMID: 37763716 PMCID: PMC10537013 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59091597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The global pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), declared on 11 March 2020, had an extensive impact on bariatric patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate short-term weight loss outcomes, changes in eating behaviour, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients who had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This cohort study included 72 patients (Group S) who underwent RYGB surgery in the Surgery Department of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic in the years 2020-2022. Data for the control group (Group C) of 87 patients (operated on in 2010-2012) were collected from a prospective study. The data referred to the period before and a year after the RYGB. The information about patients' weight changes, hunger, satiety, fullness sensations, appetite, diet, and eating patterns was queried. Eating behaviour and HRQoL evaluation were conducted by the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R18) and the medical outcomes study Short-Form-36 (SF-36), respectively. Results: One year after the surgery, % excess body mass index loss (%EBMIL) was 77.88 (26.33) in Group S, 76.21 (19.98) in Group C, p = 0.663. Patients in Group S tended more to choose snacks between main meals: 79.2% versus 28.7%, p < 0.0001. Cognitive restraint significantly increased in Group S from 45.93 (13.37) up to 54.48 (13.76), p = 0.001; additionally, significantly worse overall health status was found in Group S compared to Group C, 53.27 (24.61) versus 70.11 (31.63), p < 0.0001. Mental HRQoL (50.76 versus 60.52 score, p < 0.0001) and social functioning (44.79 versus 57.90, p < 0.0001) were worse in Group S. Conclusions: In this study, the COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on short-term weight loss after RYGB. However, one year after, RYGB patients tended to snack more, and mental HRQoL and social functioning were worse in the study group.
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- Karolina Bauraitė
- Department of Gastroenterology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Science, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Science, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (R.G.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Science, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania; (R.G.); (A.M.)
- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Short-Term Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2023; 33:961-964. [PMID: 36695979 PMCID: PMC9875759 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06476-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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