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AbuHasan Q, Hunt M, Massoud L, Burney CP, Holmstrom AL, Yuce TK, Stefanidis D. Safety and factors associated with early discharge in revisional laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: analysis of the MBSAQIP database. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:6097-6104. [PMID: 39214879 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11205-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Improvements in bariatric surgery outcomes have prompted policy initiatives that explore shifting bariatric surgery toward outpatient procedures. While the safety of early discharge after primary laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) has been reported, its safety for revisional LRYGB remains uncertain. Our study aimed to investigate the safety and patient factors associated with early discharge in patients undergoing revisional LRYGB compared with primary LRYGB. METHODS We identified adult patients who underwent primary and revisional LRYGB from 2020 to 2022 in the MBSAQIP database. Patients discharged early, i.e., same-day discharge (SDD) and next-day discharge (NDD) were compared to inpatients. Outcomes included 30-day complications (minor = Clavien-Dindo 1-2; major = Clavien-Dindo 3-4), mortality, readmissions, and reoperations. Multivariable logistic regression models adjusting for patient demographics, comorbidities, and operative time were fitted to assess the study outcomes. RESULTS SDD rate was similar after primary (3,422/137,406; 2.5%) and revisional LRYGB (781/32,721; 2.4%), while NDD rate was higher in primary LRYGB (59.8% vs 54.7%, respectively; p < 0.001). SDD patients had lower odds of major complications compared to inpatients following primary (2% vs 7%, aOR: 0.30, 95%CI 0.24-0.38) and revisional LRYGB (3.7% vs 9.3%, aOR: 0.43, 95%CI 0.29-0.62, respectively). NDD patients had similarly lower odds of morbidity outcomes. ASA Classification IV/V was associated with lower odds of SDD compared to Class I/II (Primary: 0.9% vs. 3%, aOR: 0.61, 95% CI 0.48-0.78; Revisions: 0.9% vs. 3%, aOR: 0.24, 95%CI 0.10-0.55). CONCLUSION Early discharge after revisional LRYGB, particularly after an overnight stay, can be accomplished safely in carefully selected patients. However, SDD rates remain low limiting its safety assessment. Further, almost half of the patients stay more than 48 h in the hospital suggesting that policy initiatives toward outpatient management after bariatric surgery may be inappropriate for this patient population.
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- Qais AbuHasan
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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Kleipool SC, Willinge GJA, Mathijssen EGE, Romijnders KAGJ, de Castro SMM, Marsman HA, van Rutte PWJ, van Veen RN. Patient Satisfaction and Experience with Same-Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Mixed-Methods study. Obes Surg 2024; 34:2862-2871. [PMID: 38795202 PMCID: PMC11289211 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07264-8] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Same-day discharge (SDD) after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a safe and effective healthcare pathway. However, there is limited understanding of the patient perspective on SDD. The aim of this study was to explore patient satisfaction and experience with SDD after RYGB. METHODS A mixed-methods study with a concurrent design was conducted in a Dutch teaching hospital, using questionnaires and interviews. Patients who underwent RYGB and were discharged on the day of the surgery completed four questionnaires of the BODY-Q (satisfaction with the surgeon, satisfaction with the medical team, satisfaction with the office staff, and satisfaction with information provision) ± 4 months postoperative. The results of the questionnaires were compared with pre-existing data from a cohort of patients who stayed overnight after surgery (i.e., control group). A subset of patients was individually interviewed for an in-depth understanding of the patient perspective on SDD. RESULTS In the questionnaires, median scores for the control group (n = 158) versus the present group of patients (n = 51) were as follows: 92/100 vs. 92/100 (p = 0.331) for the surgeon, 100/100 vs. 92/100 (p = 0.775) for the medical team, 100/100 vs. 100/100 (p = 0.616) for the office staff, and 90/100 vs. 73/100 (p = 0.015) for information provision. Interviews with 14 patients revealed seven themes, describing high satisfaction, along with several points of interest. CONCLUSIONS Patient satisfaction with SDD after RYGB is high, although information provision regarding the day of surgery could be improved. However, not every medically eligible patient might be suitable for this healthcare pathway, as responsibilities are shifted.
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- The Healthcare Innovation Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- The Healthcare Innovation Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Studer AS, Atlas H, Belliveau M, Sleiman A, Deffain A, Garneau PY, Pescarus R, Denis R. Fully ambulatory robotic single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI): 40 consecutive patients in a single tertiary bariatric center. BMC Surg 2024; 24:204. [PMID: 38982419 PMCID: PMC11232187 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02461-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass (SADI) is becoming a key option as a revision procedure after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). However, its safety as an ambulatory procedure (length of stay < 12 h) has not been widely described. METHODS A prospective bariatric study of 40 patients undergoing SADI robotic surgery after LSG with same day discharge (SDD), was undertaken in April 2021. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and the enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery protocol was followed. Anesthesia and robotic procedures were standardized. Early follow-up (30 days) analyzed postoperative (PO) outcomes. RESULTS Forty patients (37 F/3 M, mean age: 40.3yo), with a mean pre-operative BMI = 40.5 kg/m2 were operated. Median time after LSG was 54 months (21-146). Preoperative comorbidities included: hypertension (n = 3), obstructive sleep apnea (n = 2) and type 2 diabetes (n = 1). Mean total operative time was 128 min (100-180) (mean robotic time: 66 min (42-85)), including patient setup. All patients were discharged home at least 6 h after surgery. There were four minor complications (10%) and two major complications (5%) in the first 30 days postoperative (one intrabdominal abscess PO day-20 (radiological drainage and antibiotic therapy) and one peritonitis due to duodenal leak PO day-1 (treated surgically)). There were six emergency department visits (15%), readmission rate was 5% (n = 2) and reintervention rate was 2.5% (n = 1) There was no mortality and no unplanned overnight hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS Robotic SADI can be safe for SDD, with appropriate patient selection, in a high-volume center.
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- Anne-Sophie Studer
- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada.
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- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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- Department of anesthesiology, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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- Department of bariatric, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, 5400 boul. Gouin ouest Montréal, Québec, H4J 1C5, Canada
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Kleipool SC, van Rutte PWJ, Vogel M, Bonjer HJ, de Castro SMM, van Veen RN. Feasibility of same-day discharge after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in the Netherlands. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:872-879. [PMID: 38082016 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10590-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is a trend towards laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) with same-day discharge (SDD), as an efficient healthcare pathway to alleviate the burden on clinical capacity. This approach seems to be safe, if patients are carefully selected. In our bariatric center, a protocol for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with SDD has already been successfully implemented. The aim of this study was to evaluate feasibility of applying the same SDD protocol for SG. METHODS A single-center prospective feasibility study was conducted at a high-volume bariatric center. Low-risk patients who were scheduled for primary SG were included. Strict criteria were used for approval upon SDD. The primary outcome was the rate of successful SDD without readmission within 48 h. Secondary outcomes included short-term complications, emergency department visits, readmissions, and mortality. RESULTS Fifty patients were included in the study, of whom 45 were successfully discharged on the same day of the surgery. Nausea and vomiting were the most common reasons for overnight hospitalization (three patients). One patient was readmitted within the first 48 h due to a mild complication related to bleeding, resulting in a success rate of 88% for SDD without readmission within 48 h. No severe complications or mortality were reported in the cohort. CONCLUSION Our SDD protocol for SG has demonstrated feasibility, with a high success rate of SDD and no severe complications. Strict conditions should be met for the safe implementation of a SDD protocol, including careful patient selection and the establishment of a safety net to detect early complications.
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- Suzanne C Kleipool
- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Clapp B, Corbett J, Ahmad M, Vivar A, Sharma I, Hage K, Ghanem OM. When do leaks occur? An analysis of the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2023; 19:1128-1133. [PMID: 37258316 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.04.334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Leak is a feared complication of bariatric surgeries. Time to presentation is important in their management. We used the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) to evaluate the rate and timing of leaks. OBJECTIVES To determine when leaks present after bariatric surgery. SETTING MBSAQIP database. METHODS The MBSAQIP Participant Use Files (PUF) for the years 2015-2020 were evaluated. Outcomes of interest were "organ space infection" and "leak." We evaluated the time to presentation for these variables as well as patient characteristics, operative time, complication rates and 30-day outcomes. RESULTS There were 370,369 sleeve gastrectomies (SG) and 159,280 Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses (RYGB). We identified 598 (.16%) SG leaks with an average time to presentation of 13.2 ± 7.8 days. For RYGB, there were 520 leaks (.32%) with an average time to presentation of 9.5 ± 7.4 days. Both procedures had longer operative times for the patients with leak; RYGB was 115 minutes versus 131 minutes and SG was 67 minutes versus 77 minutes (both P < .01). SG and RYGB patients with a leak had a higher relative risk (RR) of grade 4 and 5 Clavien-Dindo complication rates. RR of mortality rates in SG patients with leak was 35.2 (confidence interval (CI): 20-61) and in RYGB with leak was 31.4 (CI: 19-50). CONCLUSIONS The length of time for SG leak presentation was more delayed than RYGB leak presentation. Surgeons should be vigilant for leaks for at least 3 weeks after surgery. Leaks increase the mortality rate and overall serious complications.
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- Benjamin Clapp
- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, Texas.
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, Texas
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- Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Escuela de Medicina, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Kleipool SC, van Rutte PWJ, Eeftinck Schattenkerk LD, Bonjer HJ, Marsman HA, de Castro SMM, van Veen RN. Evaluation of Postoperative Care Protocol for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients with Same-Day Discharge. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2317-2323. [PMID: 37347399 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06697-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Same-day discharge (SDD) after bariatric surgery is increasingly being performed and is safe with careful patient selection. However, detecting early complications during the first postoperative days can be challenging. We developed a postoperative care protocol for these patients and aimed to evaluate its effectiveness in detecting complications and monitoring patient recovery. METHODS A single-center retrospective observational study was conducted with patients with who underwent Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) with successful SDD. The study evaluated the effectiveness of the safety net that included simple remote monitoring with a pulsoximeter and thermometer, a phone consultation on postoperative day (POD) 1, and a physical consultation on POD 2-4. Furthermore, an analysis was performed on various factors including pain scores, painkiller usage, and incidences of nausea and vomiting on POD 1. RESULTS In this study, 373 consecutive patients were included, of whom 19 (5.1%) were readmitted until POD 4. Among these, 12 patients (3.2%) reached out to the hospital themselves, while 7 (1.9%) were readmitted after phone or physical consultations. Ten of the readmitted patients had tachycardia. On POD 1, the mean numeric rating scale was 4 ± 2, and 96.6% of the patients used acetaminophen, 35.5% used naproxen, and 9.7% used oxynorm. Of the patients, 13.9% experienced nausea and 6.7% reported vomiting. CONCLUSION A postoperative care protocol for SDD after RYGB, comprising simple remote monitoring along with a phone consultation on POD 1 and a physical checkup on POD 2-4, was effective in monitoring patient recovery and detecting all early complications.
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kleipool SC, Nijland LMG, de Castro SMM, Vogel M, Bonjer HJ, Marsman HA, van Rutte PWJ, van Veen RN. Same-Day Discharge After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: a Cohort of 500 Consecutive Patients. Obes Surg 2023; 33:706-713. [PMID: 36694090 PMCID: PMC9873392 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06464-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is an increasing demand on hospital capacity worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic and local staff shortages. Novel care pathways have to be developed in order to keep bariatric and metabolic surgery maintainable. Same-day discharge (SDD) after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is proved to be feasible and could potentially solve this challenge. The aim of this study was to investigate whether SDD after RYGB is safe for a selected group of patients. METHODS In this single-center cohort study, low-risk patients were selected for primary RYGB with intended same-day discharge with remote monitoring. All patients were operated according to ERAS protocol. There were strict criteria on approval upon same-day discharge. It was demanded that patients should contact the hospital in case of any signs of complications. Primary outcome was the rate of successful same-day discharge without readmission within 48 h. Secondary outcomes included short-term complications, emergency department visits, readmissions, and mortality. RESULTS Five hundred patients underwent RYGB with intended SDD, of whom 465 (93.0%) were successfully discharged. Twenty-one patients (4.5%) were readmitted in the first 48 h postoperatively. None of these patients had a severe bleeding. This results in a success rate of 88.8% of SDD without readmission within 48 h. CONCLUSIONS Same-day discharge after RYGB is safe, provided that patients are carefully selected and strict discharge criteria are used. It is an effective care pathway to reduce the burden on hospital capacity.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, OLVG Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Tian P, Fu J, Li M, Liu Y, Bian S, Zhang M, Liu J, Jin L, Zhang Z, Zhang P. Metabolic and bariatric surgery in China: A summary of the Greater China Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Database and comparison with other international registry databases. Diabetes Obes Metab 2023; 25 Suppl 1:27-33. [PMID: 36789640 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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AIMS To summarize the Greater China Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Database (GC-MBD) and to compare patient characteristics and different procedures performed with data from published reports from other international bariatric surgery registries. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were extracted from the GC-MBD registry in 2021. Baseline demographic characteristics, obesity-related comorbidities and operational information were analysed. Descriptive comparisons of these data were made with the published reports from four other international/national databases, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) registry, the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) database of the United States, the National Bariatric Surgical Registry (NBSR) of the United Kingdom, and the Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry (SOReg). RESULTS Fifty-three centres in China registered 6807 cases in the GC-MBD. Compared with published data from the IFSO registry, MBSAQIP, NBSR and SOReg, patients in China undergoing surgery were younger and had a lower body mass index. The incidence of other obesity-related comorbidities, except for gastroesophageal reflux disease, was also higher than in Western countries. Furthermore, more patients underwent sleeve gastrectomy, less revisional bariatric surgery was reported in China, and jejunojejunal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy, uncommon in other countries, was China's second-leading bariatric procedure. CONCLUSIONS By establishing comprehensive national registries such as the GC-MBD, real-world information can be gathered on clinical practice and patient outcomes. Insights into variations in clinical practice can be identified by comparing reports from different countries, which can help in making and evaluating healthcare policies on the best clinical practices at a national level.
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- Peirong Tian
- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Division of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing, China
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Grubbs JE, Daigle HJ, Shepherd M, Heidel RE, Kleppe KL, Mancini ML, Mancini GJ. Fighting the obesity pandemic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Surg Endosc 2022:10.1007/s00464-022-09628-6. [PMID: 36163563 PMCID: PMC9512967 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09628-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic created delays in surgical care. The population with obesity has a high risk of death from COVID-19. Prior literature shows the most effective way to combat obesity is by weight loss surgery. At different times throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, elective inpatient surgeries have been halted due to bed availability. Recognizing that major complications following bariatric surgery are extremely low (bleeding 0–4%, anastomotic leaks 0.8%), we felt outpatient bariatric surgery would be safe for low-risk patients. Complications such as DVT, PE, infection, and anastomotic leaks typically present after 7 days postoperatively, well outside the usual length of stay. Bleeding events, severe postoperative nausea, and dehydration typically occur in the first few days postoperatively. We designed a pathway focused on detecting and preventing these early post-op complications to allow safe outpatient bariatric surgery. Methods We used a preoperative evaluation tool to risk stratify bariatric patients. During a 16-month period, 89 patients were identified as low risk for outpatient surgery. We designed a postoperative protocol that included IV hydration and PO intake goals to meet a safe discharge. We sent patients home with a pulse oximeter and had them self-monitor their pulse and oxygen saturation. We called all patients at 10 pm for a postoperative assessment and report of their vitals. Patients returned to clinic the following day and were seen by a provider, received IV hydration, and labs were drawn. RESULTS: 80 of 89 patients (89.8%) were successfully discharged on POD 0. 3 patients were readmitted within 30 days. We had zero deaths in our study cohort and no morbidity that would have been prevented with postoperative admission. Conclusion We demonstrate that by identifying low-risk patients for outpatient bariatric surgery and by implementing remote monitoring of vitals early outpatient follow-up, we were able to safely perform outpatient bariatric surgery. Graphical abstract ![]()
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- Jordan E Grubbs
- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Building D, Ste 285, Knoxville, TN, USA
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