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Thaher O, Iaroshevych V, Driouch J, Hukauf M, Croner RS, Stroh C. Current status of metabolic surgery in patients with type I diabetes mellitus and obesity: a nationwide multicenter study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:46. [PMID: 36662321 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02788-6] [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: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE While obesity is prevalent among patients with type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM), the effects of metabolic surgery on patients with T1DM have not been adequately investigated. The study aims to investigate the perioperative outcomes and the improvement of comorbidity 1 year following metabolic surgery amongst this patient population. METHODS In this study, we evaluated the effects of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on patients with T1DM and insulin resistance. RESULTS One hundred forty-nine patients (SG n = 91 and RYGB n = 58) with obesity, T1DM, and insulin resistance were analyzed. There was no significant difference in BMI reduction and %EWL 1 year after surgery between the two groups. In the SG group, BMI reduction was 6.5 kg/m2 versus 5.9 kg/m2 in the RYGB group (p=0.406). The %EWL was 68.2 ± 25.2 in the RYGB group and 64.3 ± 21.5 in SG (p=0.332). There was also no significant difference in weight loss between the two groups (14.9 ± 5.4 kg in SG vs. 14.2 ± 7 kg in RYGB; p=0.548). In all patients, insulin requirements decreased after surgery, and in 22% of patients, insulin requirements were equivalent to those of normal-weight individuals. There was a significantly higher rate of remission of reflux in RYGB patients than in SG patients (94·44% vs 29·41; p<0.001). CONCLUSION Patients with obesity and T1DM may benefit from metabolic surgery. Both methods produce satisfactory results in this group of patients regarding daily insulin requirements and treatment of obesity-related diseases. However, the decision of which procedure should be carried out still depends on the patient's general condition and the surgeon's technical ability.
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- Omar Thaher
- Department of Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, SRH Hospital Naumburg, Humboldtstraße 31, 06618, Naumburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Marien Hospital Herne, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Hölkeskampring 40, 44625, Herne, Germany
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- StatConsult Society for Clinical and Health Services Research GmbH, Am Fuchsberg 11, 39112, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Abdominal and Pediatric Surgery, Municipal Hospital, Straße des Friedens 122, 07548, Gera, Germany
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Sleep Quality Before and After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg 2023; 33:279-283. [PMID: 36462121 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06387-0] [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: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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PURPOSE Sleep deprivation is associated with growth hormone deficiency and an elevated cortisol level, both of which have been linked to obesity. However, assessing sleep quality is often not established in the multidisciplinary peribariatric evaluation program. This study aimed to determine sleep quality in patients who are seeking or underwent bariatric surgery by using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) measurements. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this observational study, patients who underwent or were seeking bariatric surgery between April and November 2021 were included. Self-reported patients' demographics, operative techniques, and sleep quality measured by PSQI were collected. Baseline characteristics were compared between the preoperative group (PRE), patients who underwent surgery < 1.5 years ago (EARLY), and > 1.5 years ago (LATE). A multivariate linear regression model was built. RESULTS In total, 270 patients filled out the questionnaire of which 100 (37.1%) were preoperative, 87 (32.2%) early, and 83 (30.7%) late postoperative. The PSQI significantly improved in the EARLY group compared to PRE (4.8 vs 6.1). This effect disappeared in the LATE group (6.1) even though their body mass index was less. Linear regression revealed that age (p = 0.004) and body mass index (p = 0.003) predicted worse sleep quality. CONCLUSION Sleep quality improves early after bariatric surgery; however, this benefit does not seem to last in the long term. Other factors than weight regain should be considered for this finding, future studies with longer follow-up periods are recommended, including other variables associated with sleep quality such as health conditions and socioeconomic status.
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Auf der Maur I, Gero D, Kampmann G, Prediger T, Schopf S, Peters J, Widmer J, Deerberg-Wittram J, Köhler-Hohmann C, Bueter M, Thalheimer A. [Healthcare cost reimbursement without application-Experiences of a German bariatric service]. CHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 93:1082-1088. [PMID: 35904583 PMCID: PMC9592636 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01690-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Only a small proportion of patients with morbid obesity in Germany have access to the currently most effective treatment, bariatric surgery. A major reason for this is the restrictive attitude of health insurance companies regarding the reimbursement of costs. OBJECTIVE To record the postoperative rate of cost coverage by health insurance companies without the currently common preoperative application for morbidly obese patients who received a guideline-indicated bariatric surgery. METHODS The process of postoperative reimbursement was evaluated through a prospective database over a 2-year period. Cases of primary reimbursement were correlated with respect to age, BMI, comorbidities and membership of a specific health insurance company. Rejected coverage cases were followed up for further advocacy and social court process. RESULTS A total of 188 patients underwent bariatric surgery as indicated in the guidelines without prior application. Primary cost coverage was achieved in 76.6% (n = 144). There was no correlation with BMI, comorbidities or health insurance affiliation. Patients over 40 years of age were significantly more likely to be covered for costs. For patients without postoperative cost coverage, an out of court settlement was reached in 7 cases, 8 cases were heard by the social courts and 29 cases were still being processed by lawyers. CONCLUSION Despite the relatively high rate of primary cost coverage, this analysis also shows the restrictive attitude of the health insurance companies regarding bariatric surgery with corresponding economic pressure on the service providers. The consistent implementation of application-free surgery seems necessary to increase the political pressure on health insurers and social courts.
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- Isabel Auf der Maur
- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz
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- Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Unfallchirurgie, RoMed Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Deutschland
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- Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Unfallchirurgie, RoMed Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Deutschland
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- Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Unfallchirurgie, RoMed Klinik Bad Aibling, Bad Aibling, Deutschland
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
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- arztundklinikrecht.de/Dr. iur. Christel Köhler-Hohmann, Rechtsanwältin - Fachanwältin für Medizinrecht, Gilching bei München, Deutschland
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz
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- Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz.
- Department Chirurgie, Spital Männedorf, Männedorf, Schweiz.
- University Hospital Zurich: UniversitatsSpital Zurich, Zürich, Schweiz.
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Rossetti fundoplication. Long-term (5 years) follow-up. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:1199-1205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mid-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Gastric Greater Curvature Plication versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Weight Loss, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 58:medicina58010064. [PMID: 35056372 PMCID: PMC8781867 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Laparoscopic gastric greater curvature plication (LGGCP) is considered to be less invasive, technically simpler, and less costly. Few studies have compared LGGCP to gastric bypass. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of LGGCP such as weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in comparison to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Materials and Methods: Between 2017 April and 2018 December, 112 patients were included in the study. Fifty patients had LGGCP, and sixty-two patients underwent LRYGB. Demographics, comorbidities, complications, percentage of excess body mass index loss (%EBMIL), gastrointestinal symptoms (GSRS questionnaire), and HRQoL (EQ-5D-3L questionnaire) were analysed. Gastrointestinal symptoms and HRQoL data are presented as the mean and median with the interquartile range (25th–75th percentile). Follow-up at 1 year and 3 year was performed. Results: The follow-up rate was 96.4% and 92.9%, 1 year and 3 year after surgery, respectively. Mean (SD) %EBMIL 1 year after surgery was 59.05 (25.34) in the LGGCP group and 82.40 (19.03) in the LRYGB group (p < 0.001) and 3 year after was 41.44 (26.74) and 75.59 (19.14), respectively (p < 0.001). The scores of all gastrointestinal symptoms measured by the GSRS questionnaire significantly decreased 3 year after both procedures, except reflux after LGGCP. Patients 3 year after LGGCP had a significantly lower abdominal pain score as compared to patients after LRYGB (1.01; 1.0 (1.0–1.0) and 1.20; 1.0 (1.0–1.33), respectively (p < 0.001); however, LGGCP resulted in significantly more GERD symptoms (1.79; 1.25 (1.0–2.5) and 1.18; 1.0 (1.0–1.0), respectively (p < 0.001)). Three years after surgery, the quality of life was significantly lower in the LGGCP group (0.762; 0.779 (0.690–0.794) and 0.898; 1.000 (0.783–1.000), respectively (p < 0.001)). Conclusions: Three years after surgery, LGGCP patients lost significantly less weight, had less abdominal pain and more reflux symptoms, and a lower quality of life as compared to LRYGB patients.
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