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Edwards MA, Falstin M, Alomari M, Spaulding A, Brennan ER. Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Outcome Trends Over Time: Are We Improving? Obes Surg 2024; 34:2596-2606. [PMID: 38844716 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07334-x] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is an effective treatment option for patients with obesity. Robotic sleeve gastrectomy (RSG) is reported to have worse short-term patient outcomes compared to laparoscopic SG (LSG), but prior studies may not have accounted for evolving technology, including stapler utilization. OBJECTIVE This study compared RSG and LSG outcomes over different time periods. SETTING Academic Hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS The 2015 to 2021 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Project (MBSAQIP) databases were used. Matched cohort analyses compared adverse outcomes within 30 days for the 2015-2018 and 2019-2021 cohorts. Bivariate and regression models compared cohorts using Stata/MP 17.0. RESULTS Seven hundred sixty-eight thousand and sixty-nine SG were analyzed. Over the 7-year study period, all patient outcomes, operation length (OL), and length of stay (LOS) trended downward for RSG, except surgical site infection (SSI). In the 2015-2018 cohort, leak was significantly higher with RSG (OR 1.53), and OL and LOS longer (p < 0.001). In the 2019-2021 cohort which corelated with a significant increase in robotic cases, leak (OR 1.36), SSI (OR 1.46), and morbidity (OR 1.11) were higher with RSG. While the mean difference in OL and LOS decreased between the two time periods, they remain longer for RSG (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION While RSG and LSG are safe with similar mortality, RSG continues to be associated with higher rates of morbidity, leak, and SSI, as well as longer OL, hospital LOS, and higher cost. The study is limited by the ability to account for the impact of surgeon experience and stapler utilization on outcomes.
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- Michael A Edwards
- Department of Surgery, Division of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Advanced GI and Bariatric Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA
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Vu TVT, Smith BC, Chen R, Narendra A, Brown W. Management of a Proximal and Distal Staple Line Leak Following Sleeve Gastrectomy and a Concurrent Duodenal Ulcer by Emergency Laparoscopic Conversion to a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg 2024; 34:700-701. [PMID: 38110784 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06997-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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- The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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- The Alfred Hospital, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Centre for Obesity Research and Education, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Lainas P, Triantafyllou E, Dagher I, Gugenheim J, Imed Ben A. Reply to "Comment on: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y fistulojejunostomy as a salvage procedure in patients with chronic gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy". Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1467-1468. [PMID: 37867046 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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- Panagiotis Lainas
- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France; Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, France; Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive & Bariatric Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France; Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Archet II Hospital, Nice, France; University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Archet II Hospital, Nice, France; University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France
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Mittal T, Ahuja A, Dey A, Malik VK. Surgical Importance of Belseys Fat in Sleeve Gastrectomy-a Less Visited Topic. Obes Surg 2023; 33:4174-4175. [PMID: 37907676 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06892-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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- Tarun Mittal
- Department of Laparoscopic, Laser & General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India.
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- Department of Laparoscopic, Laser & General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India
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- Department of Laparoscopic, Laser & General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India
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- Department of Laparoscopic, Laser & General Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 110060, India
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Sidhu TS, Jhamb S, Welch C, Whiting S. Minimally invasive management of sleeve gastrectomy collection with a nasobiliary drainage tube. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad626. [PMID: 38026737 PMCID: PMC10663060 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad626] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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A staple line leak is a feared complication of sleeve gastrectomy. Endoscopic methods have superseded surgical management of small leaks, however large collections often require surgical intervention. Here, we describe endoscopic management of large collection adjacent to the staple line with an 8Fr nasobiliary tube.
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- Tejminder S Sidhu
- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, James Cook Drive, QLD 4811, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, James Cook Drive, QLD 4811, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Gastroenterology North Queensland, Mater Hospital, 25 Fulham Road, Pimlico QLD 4812, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Townsville University Hospital, 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas QLD 4814, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- North Queensland Minimal Invasive Surgery (NQMIS), Mater Hospital, 25 Fulham Road, Pimlico QLD 4812, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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Verras GI, Mulita F, Lampropoulos C, Kehagias D, Curwen O, Antzoulas A, Panagiotopoulos I, Leivaditis V, Kehagias I. Risk Factors and Management Approaches for Staple Line Leaks Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study of 402 Patients. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1422. [PMID: 37763189 PMCID: PMC10532722 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13091422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has gained ever-increasing popularity among laparoscopic surgeons involved in bariatric surgery. This single-institution, retrospective cohort study aims to evaluate the prevalence of postoperative staple line leakage (PSLL) after LSG and identify risk factors for its development. We included patient data that underwent LSG at our institution for a span of 17 years-starting in January 2005 and ending in December 2022. We set the investigation of correlations of patient-related factors (age, weight, BMI, smoking status, presence of diabetes mellitus) with the occurrence of postoperative leaks. A total of 402 patients were included in our study. Of them, 26 (6.46%) developed PSLL. In total, 19 (73%) patients underwent percutaneous drainage and 14 patients (53.8%) were treated with intraluminal endoscopic stenting. Finally, five patients (19.2%) were treated with endoscopic clipping of the defect. Operative management was required in only one patient. There were no statistically significant differences in patient age, mean weight at the time of operation, and mean BMI. Abnormal drain amylase levels were associated with earlier detection of PSLL. More consideration needs to be given to producing a consensus regarding the management of PSLL, prioritizing nonoperative management with the combination of percutaneous drainage and endoscopic stenting as the safest and most efficient approach.
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- Georgios-Ioannis Verras
- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
- General Surgery, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, London SM5 1AA, UK
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- General Surgery, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, London SM5 1AA, UK
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- General Surgery, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, London SM5 1AA, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Hospital of Athens “Ippokrateio”, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Westpfalz-Klinikum, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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Li M, Zeng N, Liu Y, Sun X, Yang W, Liu Y, Mao Z, Yao Q, Zhao X, Liang H, Lou W, Ma C, Song J, Wu J, Yang W, Zhang P, Zhu L, Tian P, Zhang P, Zhang Z. Management and outcomes of gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy: results from the 2010-2020 national registry. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:1967-1976. [PMID: 37525550 PMCID: PMC10431592 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002499] [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: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Management of gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is challenging due to its unpredictable outcomes. We aimed to summarize the characteristics of SG leaks and analyze interventions and corresponding outcomes in a real-world setting. METHODS To retrospectively review of 15,721 SG procedures from 2010 to 2020 based on a national registry. A cumulative sum analysis was used to identify a fitting curve of gastric leak rate. The Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank tests were performed to calculate and compare the probabilities of relevant outcomes. The logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of acute leaks. RESULTS A total of 78 cases of SG leaks were collected with an incidence of 0.5% (78/15,721) from this registry (6 patients who had the primary SG in non-participating centers). After accumulating 260 cases in a bariatric surgery center, the leak rate decreased to a stably low value of under 1.17%. The significant differences presented in sex, waist circumference, and the proportion of hypoproteinemia and type 2 diabetes at baseline between patients with SG leak and the whole registry population ( P = 0.005, = 0.026, <0.001, and = 0.001, respectively). Moreover, 83.1% (59/71) of the leakage was near the esophagogastric junction region. Leakage healed in 64 (88.9%, 64/72) patients. The median healing time of acute and non-acute leaks was 5.93 months and 8.12 months, respectively. Acute leak (38/72, 52.8%) was the predominant type with a cumulative reoperation rate >50%, whereas the cumulative healing probability in the patients who required surgical treatment was significantly lower than those requring non-surgical treatment ( P = 0.013). Precise dissection in the His angle area was independently associated with a lower acute leak rate, whereas preservation ≥2 cm distance from the His angle area was an independent risk factor. CONCLUSIONS Male sex, elevated waist circumference, hypoproteinaemia, and type 2 diabetes are risk factors of gastric leaks after SG. Optimizing surgical techniques, including precise dissection of His angle area and preservation of smaller gastric fundus, should be suggested to prevent acute leaks.
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- Mengyi Li
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510630, China
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- Center of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu & The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610014, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China
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- Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Department of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Xiaolan People's Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, Guangdong 528415, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 226399, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dongfang Hospital of Shaghai, Shanghai 200120, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijng Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255020, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Department of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery,The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
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Oshiro T, Wakamatsu K, Nabekura T, Moriyama Y, Kitahara N, Kadoya K, Sato A, Kitahara T, Urita T, Sato Y, Nagashima M, Tsuchiya M, Okazumi S. Treatments for Staple Line Leakage after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103495. [PMID: 37240601 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103495] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The number of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies (LSGs) performed in patients with obesity who are eligible for bariatric and metabolic surgery is currently much lower in Japan than in other countries. Considering the large number of potential patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes and the unique Japanese national health insurance system that guarantees fair healthcare delivery, there is room to increase the number of LSGs in Japan in the near future. However, strict health insurance regulations may limit access to mandatory devices needed to treat postoperative complications, such as staple line leakage, which can cause severe morbidity and even mortality. Therefore, understanding the pathogenesis and treatment options for this complication is crucial. This article examined the current situation in Japan and its impact on staple line leakage management, including the role of endoscopic treatment in reducing reoperation. The authors suggest increasing education and collaboration between healthcare professionals to optimize management and improve patient outcomes.
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- Takashi Oshiro
- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Sakura 285-8741, Japan
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The Evolving Management of Leaks Following Sleeve Gastrectomy. CURRENT SURGERY REPORTS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s40137-023-00357-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Kolyadko PV, Kolyadko VP, Degovtsov EN, Samoilov VS, Stepanenko AV. [Non-surgical treatment of staple-line suture leakage after redo sleeve gastrectomy]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:83-89. [PMID: 36800874 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202303183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Redo bariatric procedures are common. However, redo sleeve gastrectomy is not a frequent case of repeated bariatric surgery and can be performed rather as a necessary measure in difficult intraoperative conditions. We report a patient who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement, its blockage and surgical removal, sleeve gastrectomy and redo sleeve gastrectomy. After that, staple-line suture failure developed that required endoscopic clipping.
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- P V Kolyadko
- Nizhnevartovsk District Clinical Hospital, Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
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- Nizhnevartovsk District Clinical Hospital, Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
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Binda C, Jung CFM, Fabbri S, Giuffrida P, Sbrancia M, Coluccio C, Gibiino G, Fabbri C. Endoscopic Management of Postoperative Esophageal and Upper GI Defects-A Narrative Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59010136. [PMID: 36676760 PMCID: PMC9864982 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59010136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Anastomotic defects are deleterious complications after either oncologic or bariatric surgery, leading to high morbidity and mortality. Besides surgical revision in early stages or instable patients, endoscopic treatment has become the mainstay. To date, many options for endoscopic treatment in this setting exist, including fully covered metal stent placement, endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), endoscopic internal drainage with pigtail placement (EID), leak closure with through the scope or over the scope clips, endoluminal suturing, fibrin glue sealing and a combination of all these techniques. Current evidence is mostly based on retrospective single and multicenter studies. No guidelines exist in this important field. Treatment options have to be chosen upon each case individually, taking into account clinical and anatomic criteria, such as timing, size, infectious wound complications and hemodynamic stability. Local expertise and availability of treatment devices need to be taken into account whenever choosing a treatment strategy. This review aimed to present current treatment options in terms of effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages in order to guide the clinician for his decision making. Additionally, we aimed to provide a treatment algorithm.
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- Cecilia Binda
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, PROMISE, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Forli—Cesena Hospitals, AUSL Romagna, 47121 Forlì Cesena, Italy
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Lainas P, Triantafyllou E, Ben Amor V, Savvala N, Gugenheim J, Dagher I, Amor IB. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y fistulojejunostomy as a salvage procedure in patients with chronic gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 19:585-592. [PMID: 36658084 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The most common postoperative complication of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is staple-line leak. Even if its rate following LSG has been recently reduced, management of chronic leaks remains challenging. OBJECTIVE To present a series of patients treated with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y fistulojejunostomy (LRYFJ) for chronic gastric leak (>12 wk) post-LSG. SETTING University hospitals; specialized bariatric surgery units. METHODS Data were prospectively gathered and retrospectively analyzed. Parameters of interest were patient characteristics, perioperative data, and postoperative outcomes. Hemodynamically unstable patients and/or presentations of signs of severe sepsis were excluded. Surgical technique was standardized. RESULTS Fourteen patients underwent LRYFJ for chronic gastric leak (12 women, 2 men). The mean age was 49.2 years and the mean weight was 88.7 kg with a mean body mass index of 31.1 kg/m2. All procedures were successfully performed by laparoscopy except 1 (7.1%) converted to open surgery. The mean operative time was 198 minutes, with a mean estimated blood loss of 135.7 mL and 2 patients necessitating transfusion (14.2%). Mortality was null. Five postoperative complications were noted (35.7%): 2 leaks of the fistulojejunostomy treated by antibiotherapy and endoscopic drainage; 1 perianastomotic hematoma treated by relaparoscopy and antibiotherapy; and 1 pleural effusion and 1 hematemesis both medically treated. The mean length of hospital stay was 14 days. The mean follow-up was 40 months, with all patients being in good health at last contact. CONCLUSIONS LRYFJ seems to be a good salvage option in selected patients for the treatment of chronic gastric leaks after LSG. However, it is a challenging procedure and should be performed in experienced bariatric centers by expert bariatric surgeons.
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- Panagiotis Lainas
- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France; Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, France; Department of Digestive Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital, HEAL Academy, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Archet II Hospital, Nice, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Archet II Hospital, Nice, France; University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France; INSERM U1081, Nice, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France; Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Archet II Hospital, Nice, France; University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France; INSERM U1081, Nice, France
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Yzet C, Hakim S, Pioche M, Le Mouel JP, Deschepper C, Lafeuille P, Delcenserie R, Yzet T, Nguyen-Khac E, Fumery M, Brazier F. Endoscopic treatment of large gastric leaks after gastrectomy using the combination of double pigtail drains crossing a covered stent. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:9469-9475. [PMID: 36192655 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09623-x] [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: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopy is the gold standard for the treatment of postoperative gastric leaks (GL). Large fistulas are associated with high rate of treatment failure. The objective of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy of a combining technique using a covered stent (CS) crossing through pigtails (PDs) for large postsurgical GL leaks. METHODS All consecutive patients with large (> 10 mm) postsurgical GL treated endoscopically with a combination of a CS and PDs were included in a single-center retrospective study. The primary endpoint was the rate of GL closure. RESULTS A total of 29 patients were included. Twenty-five patients underwent sleeve gastrectomy. The fistula (median diameter 15 mm) was diagnosed 6 days (IQR 4-9) after surgery. Technical success was observed in all procedures. After a median follow-up of 10.7 months (IQR 3.8-20.7), GL closure was observed in 82.7% with a median time of 63 days (IQR 40-90). Surgical management was finally necessary in four patients after a median of 186 days (IQR 122-250). No complications related to combined endoscopic treatment were observed especially stent migration during the follow-up. CONCLUSION An endoscopic strategy combining CS crossing through PDs appears to be effective, safe and well tolerated for the treatment of large GL.
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- Clara Yzet
- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France.
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Hopital Edouard Herriot, Lyon, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Radiology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Amiens University Hospital, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France
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Leeds SG, Chin K, Rasmussen ML, Bittle AK, Ogola GO, Ward MA. Predictability of Endoscopic Success for Foregut and Bariatric Leak in an Experienced Quaternary Center. J Am Coll Surg 2022; 235:26-33. [PMID: 35703959 DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Leaks of the esophagus and stomach are difficult to manage and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic therapy can manage these leaks without surgical intervention. Our goal is to create a scoring tool to aid in predicting the success of endoscopic therapy in these patients. STUDY DESIGN An IRB-approved prospectively maintained database was retrospectively reviewed for all patients treated for gastrointestinal leaks from July 2013 to January 2021, including patients treated for esophageal and stomach leaks. Endpoints include success of leak closure for patients treated solely by endoscopic therapy (ET) compared with surgical therapy as failed endoscopic therapy (FET). A multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify independent risk factors for predicting success of endoscopic therapy, and a scoring calculator was developed. RESULTS There were 80 patients (60 females) with a mean age of 50 years. The ET group included 59 patients (74%), whereas the FET group included 21 patients (26%). Patient demographics, comorbidities, surgical history, and timing of leak diagnosis were used. Multivariable analysis resulted in 4 variables associated with higher probability of successful endoscopic leak management without need for additional surgery. These included increased age, lower BMI, lack of previous bariatric surgery, and quicker identification of the leak. Consequently, a scoring nomogram was developed with values from 0 to 22. CONCLUSION Our data show the development of a scoring calculator capable of quantifying the likelihood of success treating foregut and bariatric leaks with endoscopic therapies. This can be used clinically to guide treatment decisions.
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- Steven G Leeds
- From the Center for Advanced Surgery (Leeds, Ward) Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX (Leeds, Rasmussen, Ward)
- Department of Surgery, Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station, TX (Leeds, Ward, Chin)
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- Department of Surgery, Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station, TX (Leeds, Ward, Chin)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX (Leeds, Rasmussen, Ward)
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- Research Institute (Bittle, Ogola) Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX
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- Research Institute (Bittle, Ogola) Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX
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- From the Center for Advanced Surgery (Leeds, Ward) Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, TX
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX (Leeds, Rasmussen, Ward)
- Department of Surgery, Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station, TX (Leeds, Ward, Chin)
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Ferraz ÁAB, Santa-Cruz F, Belfort JV, Sá VCT, Siqueira LT, Araújo-Júnior JGC. THE ROUTINE USE OF THE METHYLENE BLUE TEST IN SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY: WHY NOT? ABCD-ARQUIVOS BRASILEIROS DE CIRURGIA DIGESTIVA 2022; 34:e1612. [PMID: 35019124 PMCID: PMC8735257 DOI: 10.1590/0102-672020210002e1612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
Although considered a safe procedure, sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has a non-negligible risk of major postoperative complications related to it, with special attention to gastric leaks.
Aim:
Evaluate the clinical value of the methylene blue test (MBT) in predicting the occurrence of post-SG leaks.
Methods: Retrospective study that included 1136 patients who underwent SG with intraoperative MBT between 2012 and 2016. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predicted value (NPV) were calculated to determine the clinical correlation between the MBT and the occurrence of postoperative leaks. Staple line oversewing was performed in all patients who presented positive MBT.
Results:
Laparoscopic SG was performed in 97.0% of cases; open in 2.3%, and robotic in 0.7%. MBT was positive in 19 cases (1.67%). One positive MBT occurred during an open SG and the other 18 at laparoscopy. Moreover, there were nine cases (0.8%) of postoperative leaks, among which, only two presented positive MBT. MBT diagnostic value was evaluated through the calculation of sensitivity (22.0%), specificity (98.0%), PPV (11.0%) and NPV (99.0%). There were no cases of allergic reaction or any other side effect with the use of the methylene blue solution.
Conclusion:
MBT showed high specificity and negative predictive value, thus presenting an important value to rule out the occurrence of postoperative leaks.
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- Álvaro A B Ferraz
- Department of Surgery, Hospital de Clínicas, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil.,Gastrointestinal Surgery Service, Esperança Hospital, Rede D'Or São Luiz, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- General Surgery Service, Hospital Agamenon Magalhães, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital de Clínicas, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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Billmann F, Pfeiffer A, Sauer P, Billeter A, Rupp C, Koschny R, Nickel F, von Frankenberg M, Müller-Stich BP, Schaible A. Endoscopic Stent Placement Can Successfully Treat Gastric Leak Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy If and Only If an Esophagoduodenal Megastent Is Used. Obes Surg 2022; 32:64-73. [PMID: 34731416 PMCID: PMC8752538 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05467-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Gastric staple line leakage (GL) is a serious complication of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), with a specific mortality ranging from 0.2 to 3.7%. The current treatment of choice is stent insertion. However, it is unclear whether the type of stent which is inserted affects treatment outcome. Therefore, we aimed not only to determine the effectiveness of stent treatment for GL but also to specifically clarify whether treatment outcome was dependent on the type of stent (small- (SS) or megastent (MS)) which was used. PATIENTS AND METHODS A single-centre retrospective study of 23 consecutive patients was conducted to compare the outcomes of SS (n = 12) and MS (n = 11) for the treatment of GL following LSG. The primary outcome measure was the success rate of stenting, defined as complete healing of the GL without changing the treatment strategy. Treatment change or death were both coded as failure. RESULTS The success rate of MS was 91% (10/11) compared to only 50% (6/12) for SS (p = 0.006). An average of 2.3 ± 0.5 and 6.8 ± 3.7 endoscopies were required to achieve healing in the MS and SS groups respectively (p < 0.001). The average time to resumption of oral nutrition was shorter in the MS group (1.4 ± 1.1 days vs. 23.1 ± 33.1 days, p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS Stent therapy is only effective and safe for the treatment of GL after LSG if a MS is used. Treatment with a MS may not only increase treatment success rates but may also facilitate earlier resumption of oral nutrition and shorten the duration of hospitalization.
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- Franck Billmann
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopic Center, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopic Center, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopic Center, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Endoscopic Center, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, D-69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Montana L, Frosio F, Polliand C, Tresallet C, Rivkine E, Carandina S. Total Gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y Limb Reconstruction for Complex and Chronic Fistulas After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: Single-Center Experience. Obes Surg 2021; 31:5260-5266. [PMID: 34591262 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05721-2] [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: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE When a leak after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) becomes a chronic fistula, the best surgical treatment remains controversial. The aim of study was to review our experience concerning the treatment of chronic and complex fistulas after LSG. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with a gastric fistula following LSG who were treated at our center between January 2013 and December 2018 was performed. All patients included underwent a total gastrectomy with a Roux-en-Y reconstruction (TG) for LSG chronic fistula. RESULTS During the period considered, 13 patients had a chronic fistula and were treated with open TG. The primary leak evolved to a gastro-cutaneos fistula in three patients (23%), to a gastro-splenic fistula in two patients (15.4%), to a gastro-pleural fistula in four patients (30.8%), and to a gastro-bronchial fistula in four patients (30.8%). During TG, a splenectomy and a spleno-pancreatectomy were needed in the two cases of gastro-splenic fistula. Five patients (38.5%) developed an early complication. Two patients developed an esophago-jejunal anastomotic leak treated with a conservative approach (15.4%). No patients needed hospitalization in the intensive care unit. Overall mean length of stay was 19 days (8-30 days). Mean BMI before LSG was 36 (± 5 kg/m2), mean BMI before TG was 30.3 (± 5.2 kg/m2), and mean BMI 2 years after TG was 23.5 (± 2.9 kg/m2). CONCLUSION When a more conservative and less mutilating surgical option is not possible, open TG with esophago-jejunostomy remains a valuable salvage procedure in the case of complex and extensive fistulas after LSG.
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- Laura Montana
- Department of Digestive and Metabolic Surgery, Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix Saint-Simon, 75012, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, 24127, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Digestive and General Surgery, Hôtel Dieu Hospital, 71200, Le Creusot, France
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- Department of Digestive and Metabolic Surgery, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Avicenne University Hospital, 93000, Bobigny, France
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- Department of Digestive and Bariatric Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Martinique, 97261, Fort-De-France, France
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de L'Obésité (CCO), 83100, Toulon, France.
- Department of Digestive and Bariatric Surgery, Clinica Madonna Della Salute, 45014, Porto Viro, Italy.
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Feng XC, Burch M. Management of Postoperative Complications Following Bariatric and Metabolic Procedures. Surg Clin North Am 2021; 101:731-753. [PMID: 34537140 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Bariatric and metabolic surgery is a safe and effective treatment of morbid obesity, a disease that continues to increase in prevalence in the United States and worldwide. The two most commonly performed operations are the sleeve gastrectomy and the gastric bypass. Early and late complications can occur, and although referral to a bariatric surgeon or center is ideal, emergency management of acute problems is relevant to all general surgeons. Bariatric surgery can have surgical and metabolic consequences. An understanding of the altered anatomy and physiology helps to guide management of morbidities. This article discusses surgical postoperative complications and metabolic complications.
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- Xiaoxi Chelsea Feng
- General Surgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8635 West 3rd Street, Suite 650W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
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- General Surgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8635 West 3rd Street, Suite 650W, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
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Bretault M, Zaharia R, Vigan M, Vychnevskaia K, Raffin-Sanson ML, Crenn P, Hage M. Complications Requiring Intensive Nutritional Care After Bariatric Surgery Result in More Long-Term Weight Loss but Has No Impact on Nutritional Deficiencies and Depression-Anxiety Scores. Obes Surg 2021; 31:4767-4775. [PMID: 34491508 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05623-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Bariatric surgery is associated with significant weight loss and improvement in comorbid conditions but in rare cases can expose to complications requiring intensive nutritional care (INC). INC in this context is poorly described and no data are available concerning long-term impact. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed charts of bariatric patients who were hospitalized in our institution between 2013 and 2018. We identified patients with a postoperative complication requiring INC and we described their nutritional management (INC group). These patients were compared with controls matched to age, gender, preoperative BMI, and type of surgery selected from our database (control group). The primary endpoint was the percentage of total weight loss (%TWL) at 2.5 years. Secondary endpoints were improvement of co-morbidities, vitamin deficiencies, and depression/anxiety scores. RESULTS The INC group consisted of 18 patients among which 77.8% had sleeve gastrectomy (SG). Half of these patients underwent revisional surgery. The most common complication was fistula formation (66.7%). Patients in the INC group, compared to the control group, showed a significantly higher %TWL at 2.5 years (33.6% vs 26.1%, P = 0.03). There was no significant difference in either reduction of preoperative comorbidities or depression/anxiety scores between the two groups. The number of patients with more than three nutritional deficiencies was similar in both groups. Thiamine deficiency was only observed in the INC group. CONCLUSION Complications requiring INC after bariatric surgery occur mainly after revisional surgery and may increase long-term %TWL but have no impact on nutritional deficiencies or symptoms of anxiety/depression.
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- Marion Bretault
- Department of Endocrinology-Nutrition, Ambroise Paré Hospital, AP-HP, EA4340 Research Unit, University Paris-Saclay, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
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- Department of Endocrinology-Nutrition, Ambroise Paré Hospital, AP-HP, EA4340 Research Unit, University Paris-Saclay, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Clinical Research Unit, AP-HP, Paris-Saclay, Hôpital Ambroise Pare, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Surgery and Oncology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Endocrinology-Nutrition, Ambroise Paré Hospital, AP-HP, EA4340 Research Unit, University Paris-Saclay, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Gastro-enterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Department of Endocrinology-Nutrition, Ambroise Paré Hospital, AP-HP, EA4340 Research Unit, University Paris-Saclay, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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Gjeorgjievski M, Imam Z, Cappell MS, Jamil LH, Kahaleh M. A Comprehensive Review of Endoscopic Management of Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks. J Clin Gastroenterol 2021; 55:551-576. [PMID: 33234879 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. OBJECTIVE To review the pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of gastric sleeve leaks, with a focus on endoscopic approaches. In addition, the efficacy and success rates of different treatment modalities are assessed. DESIGN A comprehensive review was conducted using a thorough literature search of 5 online electronic databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science) from the time of their inception through March 2020. Studies evaluating gastric sleeve leaks were included. MeSH terms related to "endoscopic," "leak," "sleeve," "gastrectomy," "anastomotic," and "bariatric" were applied to a highly sensitive search strategy. The main outcomes were epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. RESULTS Literature search yielded 2418 studies of which 438 were incorporated into the review. Shock and peritonitis necessitate early surgical intervention for leaks. Endoscopic therapies in acute and early leaks involve modalities with a focus on one of: (i) defect closure, (ii) wall diversion, or (iii) wall exclusion. Surgical revision is required if endoscopic therapies fail to control leaks after 6 months. Chronic leaks require one or more endoscopic, radiologic, or surgical approaches for fluid collection drainage to facilitate adequate healing. Success rates depend on provider and center expertise. CONCLUSION Endoscopic management of leaks post sleeve gastrectomy is a minimally invasive and effective alternative to surgery. Their effect may vary based on clinical presentation, timing or leak morphology, and should be tailored to the appropriate endoscopic modality of treatment.
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- Mihajlo Gjeorgjievski
- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
- Department of Gastroenterology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
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- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
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- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
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- Departments of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
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Buksh MM, Tallowin S, Al Samaraee A. Splenic Abscess Complicating Bariatric Surgery : A Systematic Review. Am Surg 2021; 88:28-37. [PMID: 33703937 DOI: 10.1177/0003134821991971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Bariatric surgery has become one of the most rapidly growing subspecialty performed globally, and it has been well reported to be associated with low morbidity and mortality rates. Splenic abscess is a rare but serious complication of bariatric surgery that has not been previously systematically reviewed in the literature. METHODS The authors have performed a systematic review of the evidence that has looked into the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and the management options of splenic abscess complicating bariatric surgery. RESULTS This systematic review has been unsurprisingly based on level-IV evidence due to the rarity of the explored condition. The final analysis included 27 relevant reported cases. The mean age was 38 years and the mean of the time interval between the initial operation and developing splenic abscess was 72 days, with the male to female ratio being 1:1.6. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was the initial operation in 85.2% of the patients. Nearly half of the patients did not have an objective evidence of local or systemic sepsis that could explain the abscess formation. Nonsurgical management was attempted in 14 patients, with 34% success rate only. Splenectomy was needed in 41.7% of the patients. No mortality was reported. CONCLUSIONS Splenic abscess is a rare and rather late but serious complication of bariatric surgery that could result in splenectomy in a relatively young group of patients. It is more commonly reported following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Early diagnosis with intervention in a timely manner is crucial to avoid life threatening complications.
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- Ashford and St. Peter`s NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey, UK
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Rebibo L, Tricot M, Dembinski J, Dhahri A, Brazier F, Regimbeau JM. Gastric leak after sleeve gastrectomy: risk factors for poor evolution under conservative management. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:947-955. [PMID: 33640258 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastric leak (GL) is the most highly feared early postoperative complication after sleeve gastrectomy (SG), with an incidence of 1% to 2%. This complication may require further surgery/endoscopy, with a risk of management failure that may require additional surgery, including total gastrectomy, leading to a risk of mortality of 0% to 9%. OBJECTIVES Assess the impact of factors that may lead to a poorer evolution of GL. SETTING University Hospital, France, public practice. METHODS This was a retrospective, single-center study of a group of patients managed for GL after SG between November 2004 and January 2019 (n = 166). Forty-three patients were excluded. The population study was divided into 2 groups: patients with easy closing of the GL (n = 73) and patients with difficult closing of the GL or failure to heal (n = 50). Patients were allocated to 1 of 2 groups depending on the time to heal (median time of 84 days). The study's primary efficacy endpoint was to determine the risk factors for a poorer evolution of GL. RESULTS Among 123 patients included in this study, 103 patients had undergone primary SG (83.7%). The mean time to the appearance of GL was 15.1 days (range, 1-156 d). Seventy-four patients underwent a reoperation (60%). The mean number of endoscopies per patient was 2.7 (range, 2-7 endoscopies). The mean time to healing was 89.5 days (range, 18-386 d). There were 8 cases of healing failure (6.5%). Multivariate analysis identified body mass index (>47 kg/m2), time to referral (>2 d), and serum prealbumin level (<.1 g/dL) to be independent risk factors for a poorer evolution of GL. CONCLUSION Improvement of nutritional status before SG and early referral for GL could reduce the risk of delayed closure or the need for further surgery.
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- Lionel Rebibo
- Department of Digestive, Esogastric, and Bariatric Surgery, Bichat Claude Bernard University Hospital, Paris, France; Université de Paris, Inserm UMR 1149 F-75018 Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Amiens University Medical Center, Amiens, France; Simplification of Surgical Patient Care Clinical Research Unit, University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, France.
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Hamid HKS, Emile SH, Saber AA, Dincer M, de Moura DTH, Gilissen LPL, Almadi MA, Montuori M, Vix M, Perisse LGS, Quezada N, Garofalo F, Pescarus R. Customized bariatric stents for sleeve gastrectomy leak: are they superior to conventional esophageal stents? A systematic review and proportion meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:1025-1038. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08147-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Challenges in the Diagnosis of Leak After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Clinical Presentation, Laboratory, and Radiological Findings. Obes Surg 2020; 31:612-616. [PMID: 33025538 PMCID: PMC7847981 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05008-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background The presentation of leak after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is variable. A missed or delayed diagnosis can lead to severe consequences. This study presents our experience: the clinical presentations, laboratory, and radiological findings in patients with leak after LSG. Methods A retrospective review of patients who were diagnosed and treated as leak after LSG at our center (January 2012–November 2019). Results Eighty patients developed leak: 68 (85%) after primary LSG, 6 (7.5%) after Re-LSG and 6 (7.5%) after band removal to revisional LSG. Mean age 35.9 ± 10 years. The diagnosis was within 18 ± 14 days after surgery. Five (6.3%) patients were diagnosed during the same admission. Only 29.3% of patients were diagnosed correctly from the first visit to the ER. Most were misdiagnosed as gastritis (49%) and pneumonia (22.6%). Thirty-four patients (45.3%) were diagnosed correctly at the third visit. The most common presenting symptoms were abdominal pain (90%), tachycardia (71.3%), and fever (61.3%). The mean white blood cells (WBCs) count was 14700 ± 5900 (cells/mm3), c-reactive protein (CRP) 270 ± 133 mg/L, lactic acid 1.6 ± 0.85 mmol/L, and albumin 30.3 ± 6.6 g/L. The abdominal CT scans revealed intraabdominal collection in 93.7% of patients, extravasation of contrast in 75%, and pleural effusion in 52.5%. Upper gastrointestinal contrast study (UGIC) showed extravasation of contrast in 77.5% of patients. Conclusion Abdominal pain, tachycardia, or fever after LSG should raise the suspicion of a leak. CT scan of the abdomen and UGIC study detected leaks in 75% and 77.5% consecutively. Only 29.3% of patients were diagnosed correctly as a leak from the first visit to the ER.
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Caiazzo R, Marciniak C, Wallach N, Devienne M, Baud G, Cazauran JB, Kipnis E, Branche J, Robert M, Pattou F. Malignant Leakage After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Endoscopic and Surgical Approach. Obes Surg 2020; 30:4459-4466. [DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04818-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Liu Y, Yang NN, Guan YS, He Q. Anastomotic leakage with abscess after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity: report of a series and review of literature. Ther Adv Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 13:2631774520925963. [PMID: 32548578 PMCID: PMC7271277 DOI: 10.1177/2631774520925963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Anastomotic leakage with abscess is a rare but severe complication of bariatric
surgery. However, there is currently a lack of attention regarding this
complication. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for this
complication and relevant treatment strategies to call attention to this severe
complication. We retrospectively reviewed the patients who were rehospitalized
for anastomotic leakage with abscess after bariatric surgeries in West China
Hospital of Sichuan University from November 2017 to November 2018. The clinical
profiles analyzed included body mass index, body weight before and after
surgery, postoperative hospital stay, diet prescriptions, treatment strategies,
and outcomes. A total of six patients (two men and four women) were included.
The mean baseline body mass index was 37.52 (29.84–43.37), and the mean weight
was 104.95 kg (74.5–127.5). The chief complaints leading to rehospitalization
were fever and dull abdominal pain. The average postoperative hospital stay was
3.3 (3–4) days, and the onset time ranged from 7 to 15 days. Finally, revision
surgeries were performed in two of the six patients (33%), and they were all
cured by percutaneous drainage-based treatments. The postoperative fever and
abdominal pain were the signs of leakage and abscess. Similar patients should be
followed up once a week for 3 weeks after bariatric surgery to facilitate the
early recognition of this complication. A longer hospital stay and sufficient
parenteral nutrition plus a later implementation of diet should be helpful to
minimize this severe complication. Percutaneous drainage played a significant
role in the treatment of these patients.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Psychiatry, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oncology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Palumbo D, Socci C, Martinenghi C, Guazzarotti G, Leone R, Nicoletti R, Rosati R, De Cobelli F. Leakage Risk Stratification After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG): Is There a Role for Routine Postoperative CT Scan? Obes Surg 2020; 30:3370-3377. [PMID: 32291703 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04586-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Leakage of the gastric remnant after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) represents an unpredictable, dreadful occurrence. Our aim was to assess whether routine postoperative CT scan is an effective tool for early prediction of leakage after LSG. MATERIALS AND METHODS From a prospectively acquired database, all consecutive patients who underwent LSG between January 2015 and December 2018 were identified; within this database, all patients who were evaluated with at least one contrast-enhanced CT scan within 48 h from surgery were enrolled in this retrospective study. The selected CT findings included twisting of the gastric remnant, perigastric air bubbles, and hematoma; the antral segment proximal from the pylorus to the first staple firing was also analyzed in terms of distance (StP, stapler to pylorus distance) and linearity (LI, linearity index). RESULTS After exclusions, 250 patients were included; 10 patients suffered from gastric leakage. Patients with perigastric hematoma and/or twisting of the distal part of the gastric remnant on routine postoperative CT scan were found to be more likely to develop leakage after LSG (p = 0.005 and p < 0.001, respectively). The mean StP was 45 ± 19.1 mm; the mean LI was 1.54 ± 0.4. Patients with subsequent development of leakage had significantly lower StP (26.7 ± 12.5 mm vs. 45.9 ± 18.9 mm; p = 0.001) and LI values (1.16 ± 0.11 vs. 1.55 ± 0.39; p = 0.002). CONCLUSION Routine postoperative CT scan after LSG permits early stratification of leakage risk, thus providing an actual aid for patients' management.
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- Diego Palumbo
- Radiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy. .,San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.
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- Metabolic, Bariatric and Transplant Surgery Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.,GastroIntestinal Surgery Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy.,San Raffaele Vita Salute University, via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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