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Heeren FAN, Ayzengart A, Menon S, Bernier AV, Cardel MI. Adolescent Bariatric Surgery: The Need for Tailored Educational Materials. Child Obes 2024; 20:221-226. [PMID: 37676982 DOI: 10.1089/chi.2023.0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Rates of class III, or greater, obesity have risen among adolescents in the United States. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a safe and effective treatment option for severe obesity among teenagers that results in improvements in cardiometabolic and psychosocial health. Despite its effectiveness, MBS remains largely underutilized and misconceptions exist among providers, parents/guardians, and adolescents. In addition, adolescents who have undergone MBS procedures report there are some topics they wish they had known more about before surgery and express concern that their unique needs are not understood. One potential solution to address these concerns includes preoperative educational materials tailored for adolescents. Currently, there are no standardized recommendations for preoperative educational materials. This editorial suggests the use of community-engaged research, and qualitative methodology, to consult with the primary stakeholder groups of preoperative adolescents, postoperative adolescents, parents/guardians, and clinicians to develop tailored materials that address the unique needs of adolescents undergoing surgical treatment for obesity.
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- Faith Anne N Heeren
- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- WW International, Inc., New York, NY, USA
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White B, Ng SM, Agwu JC, Barrett TG, Birchmore N, Kershaw M, Drew J, Kavvoura F, Law J, Moudiotis C, Procter E, Paul P, Regan F, Reilly P, Sachdev P, Sakremath R, Semple C, Sharples K, Skae M, Timmis A, Williams E, Wright N, Soni A. A practical evidence-based approach to management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people (CYP): UK consensus. BMC Med 2024; 22:144. [PMID: 38561783 PMCID: PMC10986054 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-024-03349-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes in young people is an aggressive disease with a greater risk of complications leading to increased morbidity and mortality during the most productive years of life. Prevalence in the UK and globally is rising yet experience in managing this condition is limited. There are no consensus guidelines in the UK for the assessment and management of paediatric type 2 diabetes. METHODS Multidisciplinary professionals from The Association of Children's Diabetes Clinicians (ACDC) and the National Type 2 Diabetes Working Group reviewed the evidence base and made recommendations using the Grading Of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Young people with type 2 diabetes should be managed within a paediatric diabetes team with close working with adult diabetes specialists, primary care and other paediatric specialties. Diagnosis of diabetes type can be challenging with many overlapping features. Diabetes antibodies may be needed to aid diagnosis. Co-morbidities and complications are frequently present at diagnosis and should be managed holistically. Lifestyle change and metformin are the mainstay of early treatment, with some needing additional basal insulin. GLP1 agonists should be used as second-line agents once early ketosis and symptoms are controlled. Glycaemic control improves microvascular but not cardiovascular risk. Reduction in excess adiposity, smoking prevention, increased physical activity and reduction of hypertension and dyslipidaemia are essential to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events. CONCLUSIONS This evidence-based guideline aims to provide a practical approach in managing this condition in the UK.
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- Billy White
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Ormskirk, UK
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- Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, UK
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- Birmingham Women's And Children NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Birmingham Women's And Children NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay, UK
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, UK
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- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, UK
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- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Winchester, UK
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, S102TH, UK
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- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, S102TH, UK.
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Levaillant L, Levaillant M, Sfeir N, Bouhours-Nouet N, Amsellem-Jager J, Beaumesnil M, Coutant R, Riquin É, Schmitt F. Factors Associated With Weight Loss After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Adolescents With Severe Obesity. JPGN REPORTS 2023; 4:e296. [PMID: 37200715 PMCID: PMC10187845 DOI: 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Childhood obesity is associated with many comorbidities. Bariatric surgery is known to be efficient for reducing weight in adolescents. Objectives The primary outcome was to identify somatic or psychosocial factors associated with success at 24 months after a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) procedure in our cohort of adolescents with severe obesity. Secondary endpoints were to describe weight loss outcomes, comorbidity resolution, and complications. Methods We have retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients who had LAGB placed between 2007 and 2017. Factors associated with success at 24 months after LAGB were researched, with success being defined as positive percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) at 24 months. Results Forty-two adolescents underwent a LAGB procedure, the mean %EWL was 34.1% at 24 months, with improvement in most comorbidities and without major complications. Having lost weight before surgery was associated with success, whereas a high body mass index at surgery was associated with a higher risk of failure. No other factor was found to be associated with success. Conclusion Comorbidities mostly improved 24 months after LAGB and no major complication occurred. Having lost weight before surgery was associated with a successful surgery, whereas a high body mass index at surgery increases the risk of failure.
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- Lucie Levaillant
- From the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Methodology and Biostatistics, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
- University of Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: Évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- From the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- From the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Paediatric Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Centre des Capucins, Angers, France
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- From the Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
- Mitovasc Unit, UMR CNRS 6015-INSERM, Angers, France
- Laboratory of Psychology, LPPL EA4638, University of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
- Univ Angers, HIFIH, SFR ICAT, Angers, France
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Wu Z, Gao Z, Qiao Y, Chen F, Guan B, Wu L, Cheng L, Huang S, Yang J. Long-Term Results of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents with at Least 5 Years of Follow-up: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obes Surg 2023:10.1007/s11695-023-06593-4. [PMID: 37115416 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06593-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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OBJECTS The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery in adolescents with obesity by including studies with a follow-up of at least 5 years. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were systematically searched. Studies that met the criteria were included in the analysis. RESULT We identified 29 cohort studies with a total population of 4970. Preoperative age ranged from 12 to 21 years; body mass index (BMI) ranged from 38.9 to 58.5 kg/m2. Females were the predominant gender (60.3%). After at least 5-year of follow-up, the pooled BMI decline was 13.09 kg/m2 (95%CI 11.75-14.43), with sleeve gastrectomy (SG) was 15.27 kg/m2, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) was 12.86 kg/m2, and adjustable gastric banding (AGB) was 7.64 kg/m2. The combined remission rates of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), dyslipidemia, hypertension (HTN), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and asthma were 90.0%, 76.6%, 80.7%, 80.8%, and 92.5%, (95%CI 83.2-95.6, 62.0-88.9, 71.5-88.8, 36.4-100, and 48.5-100), respectively. Postoperative complications were underreported. Combined with the current study, we found a low level of postoperative complications. Iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies were the main nutritional deficiency complications identified so far. CONCLUSION For adolescents with severe obesity, bariatric surgery (especially RYGB and SG) is the independent and effective treatment option. After at least 5 years of follow-up, bariatric surgery in adolescents showed a desirable reduction in BMI and significant remission of T2DM, dyslipidemia, and HTN. Surgical and nutrition-related complications still need to be further explored by more long-term studies.
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- Zhenpeng Wu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Dongguan Shilong People's Hospital of Southern Medical University, Dongguan, 523320, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, 613 Huangpu Avenue West, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong Province, China.
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Al-Mohaidly MT, Al-Asmari AK, Khan HA, Alshngeetee AS, Khan I, Al-Asmari YA, Al-Hussain GO, Alsalem SS, Khan A, Babtain AM, Aljorfi EA, Alshumiesy HA, Aluraifej MA. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity treatment in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:158. [PMID: 37093297 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02894-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of obesity has been increasing in younger population, posing a significant impact on adolescents' life and health care system worldwide. METHODS We critically analyzed the existing literature on the use of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) for the treatment of obesity. We performed an in-depth evaluation of 37 studies and analyzed the effect of LSG in 2300 patients, aged ≤ 22 years. RESULTS Mean body mass index (BMI) loss after LSG was 17.81 kg/m2. Gastroesophageal reflux was the most common complication. Most of the patients showed remission of comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea after LSG. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that surgical intervention is highly beneficial for reducing BMI in appropriately selected adolescents and young adults suffering from obesity and comorbidities such as life-threatening obstructive sleep apnea.
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- Mohammed T Al-Mohaidly
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, 11159, Saudi Arabia.
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- Scientific Research Center, Medical Service Department (MSD), Ministry of Defence, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, 243006, India
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- Shaqra General Hospital, Ministry of Health (MOH), Shaqra, 15562, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Intigeral Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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McClelland PH, Kabata K, Gorecki W, Jano A, Zenilman ME, Gorecki P. Long-term weight loss after bariatric procedures for morbidly obese adolescents and youth: a single-institution analysis with up to 19-year follow-up. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:2224-2238. [PMID: 35879574 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09434-0] [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: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a public health concern among adolescents and young adults. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity and has been increasingly utilized in young patients. Long-term outcomes data for bariatric surgery in this age group are limited. METHODS This is a single-institution, prospective analysis of 167 patients aged 15-24 years who underwent one of three laparoscopic bariatric procedures between 2001 and 2019: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB, n = 71), adjustable gastric banding (LAGB, n = 22), and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG, n = 74). Longitudinal weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements were compared to evaluate patterns of weight loss. RESULTS All operations were completed laparoscopically using the same clinical pathways. Patients were predominantly female (82.6%), had a median age of 22.0 [Q1-Q3 20.0-23.0] years, and had a mean presurgical BMI of 48.5 ± 6.5 kg/m2 (range 38.4-68.1 kg/m2). All procedures produced significant weight loss by 1 year, peak weight loss by 2 years, and modest weight regain after 5 years. Mean percent weight/BMI losses at 5 years for LRYGB, LAGB, and LSG were - 36.7 ± 10.8%, - 14.5 ± 15.3%, and - 25.1 ± 13.4%, respectively (p < 0.001). LRYGB patients were most likely to achieve ≥ 25% weight loss at 1, 3, and 5 years and maintained significant average weight loss for more than 15 years after surgery. Reoperations were procedure-specific, with LAGB, LRYGB, and LSG having the highest, middle, and lowest reoperation rates, respectively (40.9% vs. 16.9% vs. 5.4%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION All procedures provided significant and durable weight loss. LRYGB patients achieved the best and most sustained weight loss. LSG patients experienced second-best weight loss between 1 and 5 years, with lowest chance of reoperation. LAGB patients had the least weight loss and the highest reoperation rate. Compared to other factors, type of bariatric procedure was independently predictive of successful weight loss over time. More studies with long-term follow-up are needed.
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- Paul H McClelland
- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, University Children's Hospital of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, USA
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Torbahn G, Brauchmann J, Axon E, Clare K, Metzendorf MI, Wiegand S, Pratt JS, Ells LJ. Surgery for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 9:CD011740. [PMID: 36074911 PMCID: PMC9454261 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011740.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Child and adolescent overweight and obesity have increased globally and are associated with significant short- and long-term health consequences. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of surgery for treating obesity in childhood and adolescence. SEARCH METHODS For this update, we searched Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Latin American and Caribbean Health Science Information database (LILACS), World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP)and ClinicalTrials.gov on 20 August 2021 (date of the last search for all databases). We did not apply language restrictions. We checked references of identified studies and systematic reviews. SELECTION CRITERIA We selected randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of surgical interventions for treating obesity in children and adolescents (age < 18 years) with a minimum of six months of follow-up. We excluded interventions that specifically dealt with the treatment of eating disorders or type 2 diabetes, or which included participants with a secondary or syndromic cause of obesity, or who were pregnant. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. Where necessary, we contacted authors for additional information. MAIN RESULTS With this update, we did not find any new RCTs. Therefore, this updated review still includes a single RCT (a total of 50 participants, 25 in both the intervention and comparator groups). The intervention focused on laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery, which was compared to a control group receiving a multi-component lifestyle programme. The participating population consisted of Australian adolescents (a higher proportion of girls than boys) aged 14 to 18 years, with a mean age of 16.5 and 16.6 years in the gastric banding and lifestyle groups, respectively. The trial was conducted in a private hospital, receiving funding from the gastric banding manufacturer. For most of the outcomes, we identified a high risk of bias, mainly due to bias due to missing outcome data. Laparoscopic gastric banding surgery may reduce BMI by a mean difference (MD) of -11.40 kg/m2 (95% CI -13.22 to -9.58) and weight by -31.60 kg (95% CI -36.66 to -26.54) compared to a multi-component lifestyle programme at two years follow-up. The evidence is very uncertain due to serious imprecision and a high risk of bias. Adverse events were reported in 12/25 (48%) participants in the intervention group compared to 11/25 (44%) in the control group. A total of 28% of the adolescents undergoing gastric banding required revisional surgery. The evidence is very uncertain due to serious imprecision and a high risk of bias. At two years of follow-up, laparoscopic gastric banding surgery may increase health-related quality of life in the physical functioning scores by an MD of 16.30 (95% CI 4.90 to 27.70) and change in health scores by an MD of 0.82 (95% CI 0.18 to 1.46) compared to the lifestyle group. The evidence is very uncertain due to serious imprecision and a high risk of bias. No data were reported for all-cause mortality, behaviour change, participants' views of the intervention and socioeconomic effects. Finally, we have identified three ongoing RCTs that are evaluating the efficacy and safety of metabolic and bariatric surgery in children and adolescents. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic gastric banding led to greater body weight loss compared to a multi-component lifestyle program in one small study with 50 participants. These results have very limited application, primarily due to more recent recommendations derived from observation studies to avoid the use of banding in youth due to long-term reoperation rates. This systematic review update still highlights the lack of RCTs in this field. The authors are concerned that there may be ethical barriers to RTCs in this field, despite the lack of other effective therapies for severe obesity in children and adolescents and the significant morbidity and premature mortality caused by childhood obesity. Nevertheless, future studies, whether pre-registered and planned non-randomised or pragmatic randomised trials, should assess the impact of the surgical procedure and post-operative care to minimise adverse events, including the need for post-operative adjustments and revisional surgery. Long-term follow-up is also critical to comprehensively assess the impact of surgery as participants enter adulthood.
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- Gabriel Torbahn
- Department of Pediatrics, Paracelsus Medical University, Klinikum Nürnberg, Universitätsklinik der Paracelsus Medizinischen Privatuniversität Nürnberg, Nuremberg, Germany
- Department of Pediatrics, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
- Department of Pediatrics, Obesity Research Unit, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Center for Chronically Sick Children, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Cochrane Skin, Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Cochrane Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Group, Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Center for Chronically Sick Children, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Stanford University, Standford, CA, USA
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- School of Clinical and Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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Nutritional Deficiencies Among Adolescents Before and After Sleeve Gastrectomy: First Study with 9-Year Follow-up. Obes Surg 2021; 32:284-294. [PMID: 34773598 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-021-05767-2] [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] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Globally, only two studies appraised the long-term nutritional status of adolescents after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). METHODS Retrospective chart review of all adolescents aged ≤ 18 years who underwent LSG with ≥ 5 years follow-up and had no subsequent revisional surgery (N = 146). We assessed 15 nutritional parameters preoperatively and at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 years post surgery. RESULTS Mean age was 16.51 ± 1.29 years, 51% were males. We identified three patterns: 1) Significant worsening of preoperative deficiencies: 4.7% and 0.8% of the sample exhibited zinc and vitamin B12 deficiencies, worsening to 20.8% and 12.8% at 1 year, respectively. Likewise, 0.7% of the sample had low total protein, worsening to 8.3% at year 3. A total of 32.4% of females had preoperative low hemoglobin worsening to 57.9% at year 5. 2) Significant improvement: the percentage of males with preoperative low hemoglobin (5.6%) was reduced to 4.1% and 5.1% at years 1 and 3, respectively. 3) Persistent deficiency: all (100%) of adolescents had preoperative vitamin D deficiency that persisted through years 3 and 9 at 90.5% and 100%, respectively. The most common complications were food intolerance (51%), vomiting (47.5%), gastritis/ esophagitis (35.7%), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (20.3%). We observed one case of Wernicke's encephalopathy. Across the 9 years, 15.4% of the adolescents underwent intra-abdominal surgeries where 12.6% had cholecystectomy and one patient had appendectomy. CONCLUSION Adolescents had several preoperative nutritional deficiencies, most of which worsened or persisted on the long term. This is the first study among adolescents to assess such deficiencies beyond 5 years.
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Lazzati A, Salaün-Penquer N, Ortala M, Vignot M, De Filippo G, Jung C. Trends in metabolic bariatric surgery in adolescents in France: a nationwide analysis on an 11- year period. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.05.027
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Johnson VR, Northam KA, Smith JJ, Newsome FA, Gomez G, Stanford FC. Hearing Their Voices: Exploring the Patient Narratives of Adolescent and Young Adults Who Have Undergone Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery-A Case Series. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 9. [PMID: 34458568 DOI: 10.18103/mra.v9i5.2419] [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: 11/20/2022]
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Background Severe obesity in adolescence and young adulthood is undertreated which leads to obesity-related chronic diseases that progress into adulthood. Many organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) support early consideration of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in the pediatric population to reduce morbidity and mortality. Methods Five diverse patients who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in the form of a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) contributed patient narratives that captured their life, with a focus on health related quality of life, before and after MBS. Results MBS leads to significant improvement in health status via decreased mortality and improved health related quality of life. Conclusion The perspectives of those patients who have undergone surgery in adolescence and young adulthood are not adequately captured in the medical literature. While the featured voices are not representative of all, their narratives may increase awareness and utilization of MBS in the treatment of severe obesity in the pediatric population.
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- Veronica R Johnson
- Department of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Simmons University, Boston, MA.,Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery-Urology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.,Neuroendocrine Unit, Pediatric Endocrinology, MGH Weight Center, and Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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El Haija MA, Browne NT, Griggs CL, Herdes RE, Michalsky MP, Ogle SB, Zitsman JL, Pratt JSA. Considerations on the role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy in the pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery patient. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1834-1839. [PMID: 34417117 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Marwa Abu El Haija
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Palo Alto, California
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- Harvard University Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Palo Alto, California
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- Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Columbus, Ohio
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- University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, Aurora, Colorado
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- Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NY Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Stanford, California.
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Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 are required for gastric bypass-induced metabolic effects. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1996-2006. [PMID: 34462225 PMCID: PMC9083208 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background: Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been suggested as one of the forefront cross-communicators between the intestinal bacteria and the host to regulate inflammatory signals and energy homeostasis. High-fat diet–induced inflammation is mediated by changes in gut microbiota and requires a functional TLR-4, the deficiency of which renders mice resistant to diet-induced obesity and its associated metabolic dysfunction. Furthermore, gut microbiota was suggested to play a key role in the beneficial effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), a commonly performed bariatric procedure. Objectives: To explore whether TLR4, myeloid differentiation factor 8 (MyD88; 1 of its key downstream signaling regulators) and gut microbiota play an integrative role in RYGB-induced metabolic outcomes. Setting: Animal-based study. Method: We performed RYGB in TLR4 and MyD88 knock-out (KO) mice and used fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) from RYGB-operated animals to these genetic mouse models to address our questions. Results: We demonstrate that RYGB reduces TLR4 expression explicitly in the small and large intestine of C57Blc/6J mice. We also show that TLR4 KO mice have an attenuated glucoregulatory response to RYGB. In addition, we reveal that MyD88 KO mice fail to respond to all RYGB-induced metabolic effects. Finally, fecal microbiota transplant from RYGB-operated mice into TLR4 KO and MyD88 KO naïve recipients fails to induce a metabolic phenotype similar to that of the donors, as it does in wild-type recipients. Conclusion: TLR4 and MyD88 are required for RYGB-induced metabolic response that is likely mediated by gut microbiome.
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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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Gonzalez DO, Michalsky MP. Update on pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. Pediatr Obes 2021; 16:e12794. [PMID: 34041862 DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen sharply over the last several decades and poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of today's youth. Childhood-onset obesity is associated with a number of cardiometabolic consequences, which contribute to diminished quality of life. Metabolic and bariatric surgery offers a powerful treatment paradigm with positive long-term health effects. A growing body of literature supports the notion that earlier intervention in younger patients results in long-term health benefits. The development of a multidisciplinary care model and best practice guidelines are central to providing optimal care for this vulnerable patient population. Although the outcomes of metabolic and bariatric surgery in pediatric patients are reassuring and support the ongoing utilization of this important treatment paradigm, a number of significant challenges remain regarding access to care. As the literature continues to support earlier intervention for youth with severe obesity, future efforts should address these challenges to ensure that eligible patients are referred in timely fashion.
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- Dani O Gonzalez
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Calcaterra V, Cena H, Pelizzo G, Porri D, Regalbuto C, Vinci F, Destro F, Vestri E, Verduci E, Bosetti A, Zuccotti G, Stanford FC. Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents: To Do or Not to Do? CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 8:453. [PMID: 34072065 PMCID: PMC8204230 DOI: 10.3390/children8060453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Pediatric obesity is a multifaceted disease that can impact physical and mental health. It is a complex condition that interweaves biological, developmental, environmental, behavioral, and genetic factors. In most cases lifestyle and behavioral modification as well as medical treatment led to poor short-term weight reduction and long-term failure. Thus, bariatric surgery should be considered in adolescents with moderate to severe obesity who have previously participated in lifestyle interventions with unsuccessful outcomes. In particular, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is considered the most commonly performed bariatric surgery worldwide. The procedure is safe and feasible. The efficacy of this weight loss surgical procedure has been demonstrated in pediatric age. Nevertheless, there are barriers at the patient, provider, and health system levels, to be removed. First and foremost, more efforts must be made to prevent decline in nutritional status that is frequent after bariatric surgery, and to avoid inadequate weight loss and weight regain, ensuring successful long-term treatment and allowing healthy growth. In this narrative review, we considered the rationale behind surgical treatment options, outcomes, and clinical indications in adolescents with severe obesity, focusing on LSG, nutritional management, and resolution of metabolic comorbidities.
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- Valeria Calcaterra
- Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Pediatric Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (E.V.); (A.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri IRCCS, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (H.C.); (D.P.)
- Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (F.D.); (E.V.)
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, ICS Maugeri IRCCS, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (H.C.); (D.P.)
- Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Fond. IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo and University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (C.R.); (F.V.)
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- Pediatric Unit, Fond. IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo and University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (C.R.); (F.V.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (F.D.); (E.V.)
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- Pediatric Surgery Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (F.D.); (E.V.)
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- Pediatric Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (E.V.); (A.B.); (G.Z.)
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, 20146 Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (E.V.); (A.B.); (G.Z.)
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- Pediatric Department, “V. Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, 20154 Milan, Italy; (E.V.); (A.B.); (G.Z.)
- “L. Sacco” Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, 20146 Milan, Italy
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- Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA;
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Lazzati A, Salaün-Penquer N, Ortala M, Vignot M, De Filippo G, Jung C. Trends in metabolic bariatric surgery in adolescents in France: a nationwide analysis on an 11- year period. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1566-1575. [PMID: 34144914 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.05.027] [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] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND As the prevalence of obesity in adolescents has reached an alarming level of 16%, the rate of metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) in this population is also rising in several countries. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the trends in types of MBS, short-term safety, and revisional rates, in younger adolescents aged < 18 years, compared with older adolescents (aged 18-19 yr) and adults aged >20 years. SETTING Clinical research center, general hospital in France. METHODS Using a national administrative database (Programme de Médicalisation des Systèmes d'Information [PMSI]), data regarding all patients undergoing MBS between 2008 and 2018 in France were examined. Demographic parameters, body mass index (BMI), co-morbidities, types of surgery, early complications, and long-term revisional rates were analyzed, comparing younger adolescents (<18 yr), older adolescents (18-19 yr), and adults (≥20 yr). RESULTS The number of bariatric procedures in adolescents initially increased from 59 in 2008 to 135 in 2014, and then progressively declined to 56 procedures in 2018. Adjustable gastric banding (AGB) decreased from 83.1% (n = 49) of procedures to 32.1% (n = 18) of procedures during the study period, while sleeve gastrectomy (SG) increased from 6.8% (n = 4) to 46.4% (n = 26). In the early postoperative period, younger adolescents undergoing MBS experienced fewer episodes of reoperation (1.0% versus 1.3% in older adolescents and 2.6% in adults, P < .001) and intensive care unit (ICU) stays (.2% versus .2% in older adolescents and .6% in adults, P < .001), and no deaths were observed in younger adolescents (.02% in older adolescents and .1% in adults, P = .18). At 10 years, the AGB removal rate was lower in younger adolescents (24.8%) compared with that in older adolescents (29.6%) and adults (50.3%, P < .001). Similarly, rates of revisional surgery after SG were different in the 3 groups: 2.9%, 4.6% and 12.2% in younger adolescents, older adolescents, and adults, respectively. CONCLUSION Despite significantly lower early complication rates and long-term revisional rates in young adolescents (<18 yr), we observed a progressive decrease in the utilization of MBS in this population in France, compared with adults (≥20 yr) and older adolescents (18-19 yr).
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- Andrea Lazzati
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Intercommunal Hospital of Créteil, Créteil, France.
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- Clinical Research Center, Intercommunal Hospital of Créteil, Créteil, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert-Debré, Service d'Endocrinologie et Diabétologie Pédiatrique, Paris, France; French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, Paris, France
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- Clinical Research Center, Intercommunal Hospital of Créteil, Créteil, France; Department of Pediatrics, Intercommunal Hospital of Créteil, Créteil, France
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Effects of circuit training or a nutritional intervention on body mass index and other cardiometabolic outcomes in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245875. [PMID: 33507953 PMCID: PMC7842905 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objective We aimed to assess the effectiveness of the first 6 months of a 24 month multidisciplinary intervention program including circuit training and a balanced diet in children and adolescents with obesity. Methods A quasi-experimental intervention trial included 242 participants (age [mean±standard deviation]: 11.3±2.06 years, 97 girls) of at least 85th percentile of age- and sex-specific body mass index (BMI). Participants were grouped into three to receive usual care (usual care group), exercise intervention with circuit training (exercise group), or intensive nutritional and feedback intervention with a balanced diet (nutritional group). Primary outcome was BMI z-score, while secondary outcomes included body composition, cardiometabolic risk markers, nutrition, and physical fitness. Results Among the participants, 80.6% had a BMI ≥ the 97th percentile for age and sex. The BMI z-score of the overall completers decreased by about 0.080 after 6 months of intervention (p < 0.001). After the intervention, both exercise and nutritional groups had significantly lower BMI z-scores than the baseline data by about 0.14 and 0.075, respectively (p < 0.05). Significant group by time interaction effects were observed between exercise versus usual care group in BMI z-score (β, -0.11; 95% confidence interval (CI), -0.20 to -0.023) and adiponectin (β, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.08 to 1.58); and between nutritional versus usual care group in waist circumference (β, -3.47; 95% CI, -6.06 to -0.89). No statistically significant differences were observed in any of the other secondary outcomes assessed. Conclusion Multidisciplinary intervention including circuit training and a balanced diet for children and adolescents with obesity reduced the BMI z-score and improved cardiometabolic risk markers such as adiponectin and waist circumference.
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Zhou LY, Deng MQ, Xiao XH. Potential contribution of the gut microbiota to hypoglycemia after gastric bypass surgery. Chin Med J (Engl) 2020; 133:1834-1843. [PMID: 32649508 PMCID: PMC7470015 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000000932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Obesity has become a global health problem. Lifestyle modification and medical treatment only appear to yield short-term weight loss. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most popular bariatric procedure, and it sustains weight reduction and results in the remission of obesity-associated comorbidities for obese individuals. However, patients who undergo this surgery may develop hypoglycemia. To date, the diagnosis is challenging and the prevalence of post-RYGB hypoglycemia (PRH) is unclear. RYGB alters the anatomy of the upper gastrointestinal tract and has a combined effect of caloric intake restriction and nutrient malabsorption. Nevertheless, the physiologic changes after RYGB are complex. Although hyperinsulinemia, incretin effects, dysfunction of β-cells and α-cells, and some other factors have been widely investigated and are reported to be possible mediators of PRH, the pathogenesis is still not completely understood. In light of the important role of the gut microbiome in metabolism, we hypothesized that the gut microbiome might also be a critical link between RYGB and hypoglycemia. In this review, we mainly highlight the current possible factors predisposing individuals to PRH, particularly related to the gut microbiota, which may yield significant insights into the intestinal regulation of glucose metabolic homeostasis and provide novel clues to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- Li-Yuan Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, Translational Medicine Center, Ministry of Health, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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Lainas P, De Filippo G, Di Giuro G, Mikhael R, Bougneres P, Dagher I. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Adolescents Under 18 Years Old with Severe Obesity. Obes Surg 2020; 30:267-273. [PMID: 31520302 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-04150-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a widely accepted stand-alone bariatric operation. Data on adolescent patients undergoing LSG are limited. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that LSG is safe and effective for patients strictly under 18 years old with severe obesity. METHODS Prospectively collected data from consecutive patients undergoing LSG were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with more than 1-year follow-up were included in the analysis for weight loss and comorbidity evaluation. Quality of life (QoL) was evaluated using the Short-Form 36 questionnaire. RESULTS Eighty-four patients under 18 years old (range: 15-17 years) underwent LSG. Median weight was 128 kg and median body mass index (BMI) 43.7 kg/m2. Median duration of surgery was 68.5 min. One major complication was recorded: a patient developed severe pneumonia that necessitated ventilatory support in intensive care unit and intravenous antibiotic treatment. Mortality was null. Median length of hospital stay was 4 days. Six, 12, and 24 months after LSG, median BMI decreased significantly to 34.3, 29.8, and 28.8 kg/m2, respectively (p < 0.001), with a mean percentage of total body weight loss of 29.1% at 2 years. Obesity-related comorbidities improved at 1 year, while all SF-36 scale scores of QoL assessment improved significantly. CONCLUSION This study suggests that LSG is safe and effective for patients under 18 years old, resulting in significant weight loss, comorbidity remission, and QoL improvement. Careful patient selection after adequate risk versus benefit evaluation by an expert multidisciplinary team is essential.
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- Panagiotis Lainas
- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Beclere Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 92140, Clamart, France. .,Paris-Saclay University, 91405, Orsay, France.
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- Department of Adolescent Medicine, Bicetre Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 94270, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.,French Clinical Research Group in Adolescent Medicine and Health, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Orsay Hospital, 91400, Orsay, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Beclere Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 92140, Clamart, France
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- Department of Adolescent Medicine, Bicetre Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 94270, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Beclere Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 92140, Clamart, France.,Paris-Saclay University, 91405, Orsay, France
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Burger PM, Monpellier VM, Deden LN, Kooiman LBR, Liem RSL, Hazebroek EJ, Janssen IMC, Westerink J. Standardized reporting of co-morbidity outcome after bariatric surgery: low compliance with the ASMBS outcome reporting standards despite ease of use. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2020; 16:1673-1682. [PMID: 32859526 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2020.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite the publication of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Outcome Reporting Standards in 2015, there is still a great variety in definitions used for reporting remission of co-morbidities after bariatric surgery. This hampers meaningful comparison of results. OBJECTIVE To assess compliance with the ASMBS standards in current literature, and to evaluate use of the standards by applying them in a report on the outcomes of 5 co-morbidities after bariatric surgery. SETTING Two clinics of the Dutch Obesity Clinic, location Den Haag and Velp, and three affiliated hospitals: Haaglanden Medical Center in Den Haag, Groene Hart Hospital in Gouda, and Vitalys Clinic in Velp. METHODS A systematic search in PubMed was conducted to identify studies using the ASMBS standards. Besides, the standards were applied to a cohort of patients who underwent a primary bariatric procedure between November 2016 and June 2017. Outcomes of co-morbidities were determined at 6 and 12 months after surgery. RESULTS Ten previous studies applying ASMBS definitions were identified by the search, including 6 studies using portions of the definitions, and 4 using complete definitions for 3 co-morbidities or in a small population. In this study, the standards were applied to 1064 patients, of whom 796 patients (75%) underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and 268 patients (25%) underwent sleeve gastrectomy. At 12 months, complete remission of diabetes (glycosylated hemoglobin <6%, off medication) was reached in 63%, partial remission (glycosylated hemoglobin 6%-6.4%, off medication) in 7%, and improvement in 28% of patients (n = 232/248, 94%). Complete remission of hypertension (normotensive, off medication) was noted in 8%, partial remission (prehypertensive, off medication) in 23% and improvement in 63% (n = 397/412, 96%). Remission rate for dyslipidemia (normal nonhigh-density lipoprotein, off medication) was 57% and improvement rate was 19% (n = 129/133, 97%). Resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease (no symptoms, off medication) was observed in 54% (n = 265/265). Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome improved in 90% (n = 157/169, 93%). CONCLUSIONS Compliance with the ASMBS standards is low, despite ease of use. Standardized definitions provided by the ASMBS guideline could be used in future research to enable comparison of outcomes of different studies and surgical procedures.
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- Pascal M Burger
- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Vitalys Obesity Center, Velp, the Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek West, Den Haag, the Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek West, Den Haag, the Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Vitalys Obesity Center, Velp, the Netherlands
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek West, Den Haag, the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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OBJECTIVE This article presents an argument for the rethinking of concerns around bariatric/metabolic surgery in people with disordered eating. CONCLUSION Practice has usually been cautious but disordered eating and eating disorders should not be a contraindication other than exceptional cases. Further research directions are suggested.
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- Lois J Surgenor
- Professor, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Sleeve gastrectomy is an effective tool for inducing sustainable weight loss in adolescents with obesity. It is a seemingly straight-forward procedure, and yet deceptive in technical nuances. This review highlights the technical preparation (equipment, patient positioning, pre-operative management), and conduct (anatomy, instruments, methodology, pitfalls) of the operation, and concludes with essentials for anticipating and managing complications of the operation. Throughout the discussion, we emphasize practical techniques to maintain patient safety while achieving maximum weight loss benefits.
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- Martha-Conley Ingram
- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Atlanta,-Egleston Campus, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA, United States
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States.
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Barrichello S, Hourneaux de Moura DT, Hourneaux de Moura EG, Jirapinyo P, Hoff AC, Fittipaldi-Fernandez RJ, Baretta G, Felício Lima JH, Usuy EN, de Almeida LS, Ramos FM, Matz F, Galvão Neto MDP, Thompson CC. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in the management of overweight and obesity: an international multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 90:770-780. [PMID: 31228432 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Obesity is a pandemic affecting approximately 700 million adults worldwide, with an additional 2 billion overweight. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive endoscopic bariatric therapy that involves remodeling of the greater curvature in an effort to reduce gastric capacity and delay gastric emptying. A variety of ESG suture patterns has been reported. This study is the first to use a uniform "U" stitch pattern across all centers to simplify technical aspects of the procedure and limit cost. This also uniquely assessed outcomes in all body mass index (BMI) categories and changes in metabolic rate, lean body mass, and adipose tissue composition. METHODS This is a multicenter analysis of prospectively collected data from 7 centers including patients with overweight and obesity who underwent ESG. Primary outcomes included absolute weight loss, percent total body weight loss (%TWL), change in BMI, and percent excess weight loss (%EWL) at 6 and 12 months in overweight and obese classes I, II, and III. Secondary outcomes included adipose tissue, lean body mass reduction, and metabolic rate analyzed by bioimpedance. Additionally, immediate or delayed adverse events (AEs) were analyzed. Clinical success was defined as achieving ≥25% EWL at 1 year with ≤5% serious AE (SAE) rate following the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)/American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) threshold. RESULTS A total of 193 patients underwent ESG during the study period. All groups had >10% TWL and >25% EWL at 6 months of follow-up. On average, %TWL was 14.25% ± 5.26% and 15.06% ± 5.22% and the %EWL 56.15% ± 22.93% and 59.41% ± 25.69% at 6 months and 1 year of follow-up, respectively. %TWL was 8.91% ± .3%, 13.92% ± 5.76%, 16.22% ± 7.69%, and 19.01% ± .95% and %EWL 56.21% ± 2.0%, 62.03% ± 27.63%, 54.13% ± 23.46%, and 46.78% ± 2.43% for overweight and obesity classes I, II, and III, respectively, at 1 year. Male sex, age <41 years, and higher BMI were predictors of achieving a TWL ≥10% at 1-year follow-up. There was a significant reduction in adipose tissue from baseline. SAEs occurred in 1.03%, including 2 perigastric collections needing surgery. CONCLUSIONS ESG appears to be feasible, safe, and effective in the treatment of patients with overweight and obesity according to ASGE/ASMBS thresholds.
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Healthme gerenciamento de perda de peso, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Endodiagnostic Clinic, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Moore JM, Krebs NF. Comment on: Micronutrient intake and biochemistry in adolescents adherent or nonadherent to supplements 5 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1503-1504. [PMID: 31466872 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Jaime M Moore
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
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de Moura DTH, de Moura EGH, Neto MG, Jirapinyo P, Teixeira N, Orso I, Quadros LG, Amorim A, Medeiros F, Neto DR, de Siqueira Neto J, Albano A, de Sousa LH, Almeida D, Marchetti IA, Ivano F, de Lima JHF, Falcão M, Thompson CC. Outcomes of a novel bariatric stent in the management of sleeve gastrectomy leaks: a multicenter study. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1241-1251. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Henfridsson P, Laurenius A, Wallengren O, Beamish AJ, Dahlgren J, Flodmark CE, Marcus C, Olbers T, Gronowitz E, Ellegard L. Micronutrient intake and biochemistry in adolescents adherent or nonadherent to supplements 5 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1494-1502. [PMID: 31371184 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is an effective obesity treatment in adults and has become established in adolescents. Lower adherence to supplementation in adolescents confers a risk for long-term nutritional deficiencies. OBJECTIVES To assess adherence to supplementation, micronutrient intake, and biochemistry in adolescents through 5 years after RYGB. SETTING University hospitals, multicenter study, Sweden. METHODS Micronutrient intake and adherence to supplementation were assessed by diet history interviews and biochemistry preoperatively, 1, 2, and 5 years after RYGB in 85 adolescents (67% females), aged 16.5 years (± 1.2) with a body mass index of 45.5 kg/m2 (± 6.0). Adherence was defined as taking prescribed supplements ≥3 times a week. Micronutrient intake and biochemistry were compared with matched controls at 5 years. RESULTS Over 75% completed the dietary assessments across 5 years after RYGB. Adherence ranged between 44-61% through 5 years. At 5 years, ferritin and hemoglobin decreased (P < .04) and 61% had iron deficiency (P ≤ .001). Among females with iron deficiency, most did not adhere to supplementation (P = .005), and 59% of these had anemia (P < .001). Vitamin D insufficiency continued after surgery and 80% of participants who did not adhere to supplementation had insufficiency (P = .002). Adolescents not adhering had lower levels of vitamin D, B12, and ferritin (females) compared with both adhering adolescents and the control group (all P < .04). CONCLUSIONS Half of adolescents after RYGB reported sufficient long-term adherence to supplementation. Adhering to supplements and reporting a higher micronutrient intake were associated with more favorable biochemistry. Results support the recommendations for monitoring micronutrient intake and biochemistry in all patients who have undergone RYGB surgery, and the recommendation of higher preventive supplementation of vitamin D and iron in both sexes. As hypothesized, adolescents not adhering had a higher prevalence of long-term micronutrient deficiencies.
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- Pia Henfridsson
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Pediatrics, Karolinska Institute and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Gastrosurgical Research and Education, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Norrköping, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics and Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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de Moura DTH, de Moura EGH, Thompson CC. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: From whence we came and where we are going. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 11:322-328. [PMID: 31205593 PMCID: PMC6556490 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i5.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The most effective and durable treatment for obesity is bariatric surgery. However, less than 2% of eligible patients who fulfill the criteria for bariatric surgery undergo the procedure. As a result, there is a drive to develop less invasive therapies to combat obesity. Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBT) for weight loss are important since they are more effective than pharmacological treatments and lifestyle changes and present lower adverse event rates compared to bariatric surgery. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive EBT that involves remodeling of the greater curvature. ESG demonstrated favorable outcomes in several centers, with up to 20.9% total body weight loss and 60.4% excess weight loss (EWL) on 2-year follow-up, with a low rate of severe adverse events (SAE). As such, it could be considered safe and effective in light of ASGE/ASMBS thresholds of > 25% EWL and ≤ 5% SAE, although there are no comparative trials to support this. Additionally, ESG showed improvement in diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, and other obesity-related comorbidities. As this procedure continues to develop there are several areas that can be addressed to improve outcomes, including device improvements, technique standardization, patient selection, personalized medicine, combination therapies, and training standardization. In this editorial we discuss the origins of the ESG, current data, and future developments.
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- Diogo Turiani Hourneaux de Moura
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
- Department of Endoscopy of Clinics Hospital of São Paulo University, São Paulo 05403-00, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States
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Case Reports: Multifaceted Experiences Treating Youth with Severe Obesity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16060927. [PMID: 30875836 PMCID: PMC6466372 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16060927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The management of youth with severe obesity is strongly impacted by social determinants of health and family dynamics. We present case studies of three patients seen in our tertiary care obesity treatment clinic as examples of the challenges faced by these patients and their families, as well as by the medical team. We discuss how these cases illustrate potential barriers to care, the role of child protective services, and we reflect upon lessons learned through the care of these patients. These cases highlight the need for comprehensive care in the management of youth with severe obesity, which can include: visits to multiple medical specialists, and mental and behavioral health providers; school accommodations; linkage to community resources; and, potentially, child protective services involvement. Through the care of these youth, our medical team gained more experience with using anti-obesity medications and meal replacements. The care of these youth also heightened our appreciation for the integral role of mental health services and community-based resources in the management of youth with severe obesity.
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