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Marinari G, Foletto M, Nagliati C, Navarra G, Borrelli V, Bruni V, Fantola G, Moroni R, Tritapepe L, Monzani R, Sanna D, Carron M, Cataldo R. Enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery: an Italian consensus statement. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7171-7186. [PMID: 35953683 PMCID: PMC9485178 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09498-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Abstract
Background Enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery (ERABS) is an approach developed to improve outcomes in obese surgical patients. Unfortunately, it is not evenly implemented in Italy. The Italian Society for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases and the Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care joined in drafting an official statement on ERABS. Methods To assess the effectiveness and safety of ERABS and to develop evidence-based recommendations with regard to pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for obese patients undergoing ERABS, a 13-member expert task force of surgeons and anesthesiologists from Italian certified IFSO center of excellence in bariatric surgery was established and a review of English-language papers conducted. Oxford 2011 Levels of Evidence and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Grade Definitions were used to grade the level of evidence and the strength of recommendations, respectively. The supporting evidence and recommendations were reviewed and discussed by the entire group at meetings to achieve a final consensus. Results Compared to the conventional approach, ERABS reduces the length of hospital stay and does not heighten the risk of major post-operative complications, re-operations, and hospital re-admissions, nor does it increase the overall surgical costs. A total of 25 recommendations were proposed, covering pre-operative evaluation and care (7 items), intra-operative management (1 item, 11 sub-items), and post-operative care and discharge (6 items). Conclusions ERABS is an effective and safe approach. The recommendations allow the proper management of obese patients undergoing ERABS for a better outcome.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giuseppe Marinari
- Bariatric Surgery Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedale Università Padova, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Gorizia, Italy
| | - Giuseppe Navarra
- Department of Human Pathology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
| | - Giovanni Fantola
- Bariatric Surgery Unit, ARNAS, G. Brotzu Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
| | - Roberto Moroni
- Bariatric Surgery Unit, Policlinico Sassarese, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Units, Humanitas Research Hospital, Humanitas University Milan, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, ARNAS, G. Brotzu Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medicine-DIMED, Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Padua, Via V. Gallucci, 13, 35121, Padua, Italy.
| | - Rita Cataldo
- Unit of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Campus Bio Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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