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Loo JH, Chue KM, Lim CH, Toh BC, Kariyawasam GMD, Ong LWL, Tan JTH, Wong WK, Yeung BPM. Effectiveness of sleeve gastrectomy plus fundoplication versus sleeve gastrectomy alone for treatment of patients with severe obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024; 20:532-543. [PMID: 38302307 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.12.007] [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: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a widely performed bariatric surgery, but it is associated with an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) in the long term. The addition of fundoplication to laparoscopic SG may improve lower oesophageal sphincter function and reduce postoperative GERD. OBJECTIVES This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare the efficacy and safety of SG plus fundoplication (SG + F) versus SG alone for the treatment of patients with severe obesity (≥35 kg/m2). SETTING Meta-analysis. METHODS Three electronic databases were searched from inception until January 2023. Studies were included if they compared outcomes of SG + F versus SG in patients with severe obesity (≥35 kg/m2). The primary outcome was remission of GERD postoperatively. Secondary outcomes were the percentage of excess weight loss, percentage of total weight loss, postoperative complication rate, operative time, and length of stay. RESULTS A total of 5 studies with 539 subjects (212 SG + F and 327 SG alone) were included. The mean preoperative body mass index was 42.6 kg/m2. SG + F achieved higher remission of GERD compared with laparoscopic SG (odds ratio [OR] = 13.13; 95% CI, 3.54-48.73; I2 = 0%). However, the percentage of total weight loss was lower in the SG + F group (mean difference [MD] = -2.75, 95% CI, -4.28 to -1.23; I2 = 0%), whereas there was no difference in the percentage of excess weight loss (MD = -0.64; 95% CI, -20.62-19.34; I2 = 83%). There were higher postoperative complications in SG + F (OR = 2.56; 95% CI, 1.12-5.87; I2 = 0%) as well. There was no difference in operative time or length of stay between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION SG + F achieved better GERD remission but is associated with lesser weight loss and increased postoperative complications compared with SG alone. Further studies are required to ascertain the overall clinical benefit of SG + F for patients with severe obesity.
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- Jing Hong Loo
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore.
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore; Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Republic of Singapore
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore; Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Republic of Singapore
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore; Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Republic of Singapore
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- Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Republic of Singapore
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Masood M, Low DE, Deal SB, Kozarek RA. Current Management and Treatment Paradigms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease following Sleeve Gastrectomy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1246. [PMID: 38592683 PMCID: PMC10932325 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051246] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Obesity is associated with serious comorbidities and economic implications. Bariatric surgery, most commonly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, are effective options for weight loss and the improvement of obesity-related comorbidities. With the growing obesity epidemic, there has been a concomitant rise in bariatric surgeries, particularly in sleeve gastrectomy, which has been the most widely performed bariatric surgery since 2013. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is highly prevalent in obese individuals, can significantly impact quality of life and may lead to serious complications. Obesity and GERD both improve with weight loss. However, as the incidence of sleeve gastrectomy rises, recent data have revealed a risk of exacerbation of pre-existing GERD or the development of de novo GERD following sleeve gastrectomy. We performed a detailed review of GERD post-sleeve gastrectomy, including its overall incidence, pathophysiology and current treatment paradigms.
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- Muaaz Masood
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA;
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA;
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- Division of General and Bariatric Surgery, Center for Weight Management, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA;
- Center for Interventional Immunology, Benaroya Research Institute, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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Philippe H, Steven G, Iulia S, Geoffrey J, Mickaël G, Etienne VV. Laparoscopic Toupet-Sleeve gastrectomy in morbid obese patients with preoperative gastro-esophageal reflux: a 4-year follow-up cohort study. Acta Chir Belg 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38363708 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2024.2320504] [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: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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AIM To assess the 4-year outcomes after Toupet-Sleeve (TS) gastrectomy in morbid obese patients with concomitant preoperative gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study group consisted of 19 consecutive patients operated on between August 2017 and February 2019. There were 5 men and 14 women with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 43 ± 5 kg/m2 and a mean age of 42 ± 15 years. A retrospective analysis of database and telephone interview of patients who defaulted clinic follow-up was conducted. The main study end-points were weight loss and success of surgery, defined as no need for conversion and %EWL > 50%. Resolution of GERD was a secondary end-point. RESULTS No patient was lost for follow-up. Nadir weight loss was reached after a follow-up of one year: mean BMI was 32 ± 5 kg/m2, %EWL 61 ± 21% and %TWL 24 ± 7%. Thereafter, we observed a progressive weight regain over time. With a mean follow-up of 51 ± 6 months, mean BMI was 36 ± 8 kg/m2, %EWL 43 ± 35% and %TWL 16 ± 12%. Two patients were converted to another bariatric procedure because of dysphagia and fundus dilatation or because of insufficient weight loss. The overall surgical success rate was 32% (6/19). Resolution of GERD without any PPI treatment was noted in 88% (15/17) of the non-converted patients. CONCLUSION In our experience, with a 4-year follow-up, TS is associated with a significant risk of conversion, a moderate weight loss and a poor surgical success rate.
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- Digestive Surgery, CH Wapi, site Notre-Dame, Tournai, Belgium
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- Digestive Surgery, Clinique Saint-Jean, Bruxelles, Belgium
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Mu SZ, Saber AA. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Weight Loss After Fundoplication Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obes Surg 2024; 34:318-329. [PMID: 38109011 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06927-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Fundoplication sleeve gastrectomy (FSG) is a novel bariatric procedure that combines anti-reflux fundoplication with sleeve gastrectomy (SG) to simultaneously address gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and obesity. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the prevalence of postoperative GERD and amount of weight loss after FSG. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science Core Collection in May 2023 for full-text reports of case series, registries, cohort studies, and randomized clinical trials that reported postoperative GERD and percent excess weight loss (%EWL) after FSG for patients with preoperative GERD and obesity, excluding reports including patients with previous history of bariatric procedures. We used random effects models to estimate postoperative GERD prevalence and %EWL. Risk of bias and evidence quality were assessed with the ROBINS-I and GRADE frameworks (PROSPERO CRD42023420067). RESULTS Of the 935 records initially identified, 13 studies from 8 countries met our inclusion criteria. The prevalence of postoperative GERD pooled from 418 patients was 4.8% (95% CI: 2.8 to 8.4%). Pooled %EWL, available for 225 patients from 7 studies, was 67.8% (95% CI: 55.2 to 80.5). The overall quality of evidence was low, largely due to observational study design, lack of blinded outcome assessment, and evidence of publication bias. CONCLUSION Fundoplication sleeve gastrectomy is an emerging surgical approach for patients with obesity and GERD with promising initial outcomes. Additional studies of efficacy and safety are needed to compare FSG and its technical variations with other weight loss procedures.
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- Scott Z Mu
- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Ave., F4, Newark, New Jersey, 07112, USA.
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Cesana G, Fermi F, Andreasi V, Bonaldi M, Uccelli M, Oldani A, Zanoni A, Olmi S. Could Glycated Hemoglobin be Leakage Predictor in Sleeve Gastrectomy? A Retrospective Observational Study on 4233 Patients. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2851-2858. [PMID: 37468702 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06754-5] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Diabetes increases the risks related to surgery. At the same time, bariatric surgery improves diabetes. Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is an index of diabetes severity. The purpose of this study is to evaluate A1C as a possible predictor of postoperative complications after Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG), focusing on leakage. MATERIALS AND METHODS Monocentric retrospective study considering all consecutive patients with obesity, with or without diabetes, who underwent bariatric surgical procedures, from January 2018 to December 2021. All patients had preoperative A1C values. RESULTS 4233 patients were considered. 522 patients (12.33%) were diabetics (A1C ≥ 6.5%). Of these, 260 patients (6.14%) had A1C ≥ 7% and 59 (1.39%) A1C ≥ 8%. 1718 patients (40.58%) were in a pre-diabetic range (A1C 5.7%-6.5%). Higher A1C values were associated with older age, male gender, higher BMI and increased rate of comorbidities. A longer operative time was observed for patients with A1C ≥ 7%, p = 0.027 (53 ± 20 vs 51 ± 18 min). The frequency of leakage was significantly higher when A1C ≥ 7% (3.8% vs 2.0%, p = 0.026). The frequency of leakage further increased when A1C ≥ 8% (5.1%), although this difference did not reach statistical significance. CONCLUSION Patients with obesity and A1C ≥ 7% need to be referred to a diabetologist to treat diabetes before surgery and consequently decrease the risk of leakage.
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- Giovanni Cesana
- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
- Olmi is an Associated Professor. Fermi and Andreasi are Residents in the General Surgery Program, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
- Olmi is an Associated Professor. Fermi and Andreasi are Residents in the General Surgery Program, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Centre of Excellence S.I.C.Ob (Italian Society in Obesity Surgery), Zingonia, BG, Italy
- Olmi is an Associated Professor. Fermi and Andreasi are Residents in the General Surgery Program, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Masood M, Low D, Deal SB, Kozarek RA. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Obesity: Bariatric Surgery as Both the Cause and the Cure in the Morbidly Obese Population. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5543. [PMID: 37685616 PMCID: PMC10488124 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175543] [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: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, highly prevalent condition in the United States. GERD can significantly impact quality of life and lead to complications including aspiration pneumonia, esophageal stricture, Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal cancer. Obesity is a risk factor for GERD, which often improves with weight loss and bariatric surgery. Though the incidence of bariatric surgery, in particular, minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy, has risen in recent years, emerging data has revealed that the severity or new onset of GERD may follow bariatric surgery. We performed a literature review to provide a detailed analysis of GERD with an emphasis on bariatric surgery as both the cure and the cause for GERD in the morbidly obese population. We also describe the pathophysiological mechanisms, management approach and treatment strategies of GERD following bariatric surgery.
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- Muaaz Masood
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Center for Weight Management, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Center for Digestive Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
- Center for Interventional Immunology, Benaroya Research Institute, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
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Li R, Eskander W, Teixeira AF, Zorron R. Sleeve-Dor Fundoplication - An Innovative Surgical Technique to Avoid the Epidemic Long Term de Novo Gastroesophageal Reflux and Barrett´s Esophagus After Sleeve Gastrectomy for Obesity. Surg Innov 2023; 30:526-528. [PMID: 36413570 DOI: 10.1177/15533506221139967] [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: 08/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in current literature showed an increased risk of "de novo" gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and increased risk for Barrett's esophagus in longer follow-up series, with a possibility of esophageal adenocarcinoma in this population. Adding primarily an anterior Dor Fundoplication to SG (Sleeve-Dor) may protect the patient for future and can potentially avoid these chronic complications for patients with obesity. METHODOLOGY A standard SG is performed laparoscopically, and a small redundance of the fundus is maintained as a wrap, and this will be fixed to the right crura without dissection of the anatomy of the hiatus. The resulted anterior 180° Dor fundoplication is usually sufficient to relieve or to avoid reflux symptomatic. DISCUSSION Based on our preliminary and literature experiences, the SG with anterior Dor fundoplication (Sleeve-Dor) procedure could provide favorable safety profile, satisfactory reflux control and good bariatric outcomes. The complication rate is lower compared to published for Nissen Sleeve or Sleeve-Rossetti technique, with no leaks or major complications recorded to date. Sleeve-Dor procedure may be a potential primary and standard surgery for morbidly obese patients, especially for patients with preoperative GERD symptoms without major findings at endoscopy.
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- Renjie Li
- Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany
- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany
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- Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam, Germany
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Castagneto-Gissey L, Russo MF, D'Andrea V, Genco A, Casella G. Efficacy of Sleeve Gastrectomy with Concomitant Hiatal Hernia Repair versus Sleeve-Fundoplication on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Resolution: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12093323. [PMID: 37176762 PMCID: PMC10179224 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12093323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: There is still disagreement over how sleeve gastrectomy (SG) affects gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The debate regarding the best option for patients undergoing bariatric surgery who are also affected by GERD and/or hiatal hernia continues to divide the community of bariatric surgeons. While concomitant hiatal hernia repair (SG + HHR) has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of GERD following SG with varying degrees of success, the addition of a fundoplication (SG + FP) has been suggested in recent years as a way to improve the lower esophageal sphincter's competency. The aim of this study is to systematically review and meta-analyze the efficacy of SG + HHR versus SG + FP on GERD remission in patients with obesity. (2) Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted, and studies analyzing the effects of SG + HHR versus SG + FP on postoperative GERD were included. The methodological quality of included trials was evaluated. The primary outcome was postoperative GERD rate, erosive esophagitis, and 12-month weight loss. Secondary outcomes included postoperative complications and mortality. The PRISMA guidelines were used to carry out the present systematic review (PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42023405600). (3) Results: Fifteen articles with a total of 1164 patients were included in the meta-analysis; 554 patients underwent SG + HHR while 610 underwent SG + FP. In the SG + HHR group, 58.5 ± 28.9% of subjects presented clinical GERD symptoms compared to 20.4 ± 17.5% postoperatively (p < 0.001). In the SG + FP group, 64.8 ± 39.4% were affected by GERD preoperatively compared to only 5 ± 8.1% postoperatively (p < 0.001). SG + FP patients had a significantly greater GERD remission compared to SG + HHR (p < 0.001). Weight loss was similar between groups (p = 0.125). The rate of leaks was 0.18% and 0.33% in the SG + HHR and SG + FP, respectively (p = 0.657), while perforations were significantly higher after SG + FP compared to the SG + HHR group (3.1% versus 0%, p = 0.002). The mortality rate was significantly greater in the SG + FP group (0.5% versus 0%, p = 0.002). (4) Conclusions: This study revealed that both SG with concomitant HHR and sleeve-fundoplication are effective in terms of reflux resolution and weight outcomes, with superiority of SG + FP in terms of GERD control, despite a greater overall complication rate. Both strategies can therefore be suggested as a suitable alternative variant to a conventional SG in subjects with obesity and concomitant hiatal hernia and/or GERD. Studies with extended follow-up and direct comparisons of these surgical approaches to conventional SG are warranted.
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- Lidia Castagneto-Gissey
- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Veziant J, Benhalima S, Piessen G, Slim K. Obesity, sleeve gastrectomy and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. J Visc Surg 2023; 160:S47-S54. [PMID: 36725450 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most frequently performed operation for morbid obesity in the world. In spite of its demonstrated efficacy, the Achilles' Heel of this procedure seems to be either pre-existing or de novo gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) with its potential complications such as peptic esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus and, in the long-term, esophageal adenocarcinoma. According to factual literature, it appears clear that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the preferred choice in case of pre-existing GERD or hiatal hernia discovered during preoperative workup for bariatric surgery. Nonetheless, certain authors propose performance of SG with an associated antireflux procedure such as Nissen fundoplication. Strict endoscopic surveillance is recommended after bariatric surgery. Revisional surgery (conversion of SG into Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)) is the treatment of choice for patients who develop GERD after SG when conservative treatment (modified lifestyle and proton pump inhibitors) has failed. Lastly, with regard to the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma after SG, large scale studies with adequate follow-up are necessary to come to factual conclusions. In all cases, the management of this conundrum remains a major technical challenge that has to be taken in consideration in future years, especially because of the current expansion of bariatric surgery.
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- J Veziant
- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, CHU of Lille, University of Lille, 59000 Lille, France.
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, CHU of Lille, University of Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, CHU of Lille, University of Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- CHU of Estaing, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France; Groupe francophone de réhabilitation améliorée après chirurgie (GRACE), France
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Di Capua F, Cesana GC, Uccelli M, De Carli SM, Giorgi R, Ferrari D, Olmi S. Sleeve Gastrectomy with Rossetti Fundoplication Increases Lower Esophageal Sphincter Tone Preventing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: High-Resolution Manometry Assessment. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:44-51. [PMID: 35675688 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is associated with the long-term development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Recent studies on LSG with fundoplication showed a lower rate of postoperative GERD than LSG alone; however, there is a lack of objective instrumental data in the literature. This study aimed to evaluate whether and how fundoplication associated with Sleeve Gastrectomy affects the esophagogastric physiology. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study included 20 patients with morbid obesity, GERD, and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) hypotonia. All the patients underwent LSG with Rossetti fundoplication. High-resolution manometry was performed pre- and postoperatively. All the patients completed the 6 months follow-up. Results: The fundoplication increased LES tone in all patients. The increase in the LES tone was statistically significant (330% increase). The integrated relaxation pressure and the distal contractile integral both increased accordingly, indicating an increased esophageal effort to pass through the modified esophagogastric junction. Conclusion: Rossetti fundoplication associated with LSG increased LES tone and decreased the chance of developing long-term GERD after LSG.
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- Francesco Di Capua
- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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- General Surgery Residency Program, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- General and Oncologic Surgery Department, Centre of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Centre of Bariatric Surgery, San Marco Hospital GSD, Osio Sotto, Italy
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't Hart JWH, Noordman BJ, Biter LU, Leeuwenburgh I, Dunkelgrun M, Apers JA. Nissen-Sleeve procedure versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in patients with morbid obesity and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: protocol for a non-inferiority randomised trial (GINSBY). BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061499. [PMID: 35688582 PMCID: PMC9189830 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) are the most frequently performed procedures in bariatric surgery. In patients with morbid obesity and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), LRYGB is the most accepted procedure. For patients with a contraindication for LRYGB or a strong preference for LSG, the Nissen-Sleeve procedure may be a viable new option. The aim of this study is to compare effectiveness of Nissen-Sleeve with LRYGB. METHOD AND ANALYSIS This is a single-centre, phase III, parallel-group randomised controlled trial in a high-volume bariatric centre in the Netherlands. A total of 88 patients with morbid obesity and GORD will be randomised to evaluate non-inferiority of Nissen-Sleeve versus LRYGB (non-inferiority margin 15%, power 80%, one-sided α 0.025, 9% drop out). Patients with morbid obesity aged 18 years and older with GORD according to the Montreal definition will be included after obtaining informed consent. Exclusion criteria are achalasia, neoplastic abnormalities diagnosed during endoscopy, super obesity (body mass index ≥50 kg/m2), Crohn's disease and medical history of major abdominal surgery. After randomisation, all patients will undergo an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Patients in the Nissen-Sleeve arm will undergo a timed barium oesophagram to exclude oesophageal motility disorders. Patients will complete six questionnaires at baseline and every year until 5 years of follow-up. At day 1 postoperative, patients in the Nissen-Sleeve arm will undergo a swallow X-ray to confirm passage. At 1 year, all patients will undergo another endoscopy. The primary outcome is GORD status. Absence of GORD is defined as <8 points on the GORD questionnaire. Secondary outcome measures are long-term GORD improvement; failure rate of procedure; health-related quality of live; weight loss; proton pump inhibitor use; postoperative complications <30 days and >30 days; length of hospital stay; duration of primary surgery; effect on comorbidities; presence and grade of oesophagitis (grade A-D) and/or presence of Barrett's oesophagus and cost-effectiveness. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The protocol was approved by the Medical Research Ethics Committees United (MEC-U), Nieuwegein, on 15 September 2021. Written informed consent will be obtained for all participants in the study. The study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NL9789; The Netherlands Trial Registry.
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- Judith W H 't Hart
- Surgery, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with Rossetti fundoplication. Long-term (5 years) follow-up. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:1199-1205. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Aili A, Maimaitiming M, Maimaitiyusufu P, Tusuntuoheti Y, Li X, Cui J, Abudureyimu K. Gastroesophageal reflux related changes after sleeve gastrectomy and sleeve gastrectomy with fundoplication: A retrospective single center study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1041889. [PMID: 36465617 PMCID: PMC9716307 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1041889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The worsening of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and "de novo" GERD after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a major concern as it affects the patient's quality of life; the incidence of GERD after LSG is up to 35%. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with fundoplication (LSGFD) is a new procedure which is considered to be better for patients with morbid obesity and GERD, but there is a lack of objective evidence to support this statement. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness, safety, and results of LSG and LSGFD on patients who were morbidly obese with or without GERD over an average of 34 months follow-up. METHODS Fifty-six patients who were classified as obese underwent surgery from January 2018 to January 2020. Patients who were obese and did not have GERD underwent LSG and patients who were obese and did have GERD underwent LSFGD. The minimum follow-up time was 22 months and there were 11 cases lost during the follow-up period. We analyzed the short-term complications and medium-term results in terms of weight loss, incidence of de novo GERD/resolution of GERD, and remission of co-morbidities with follow-up. RESULTS A total of 45 patients completed the follow-up and a questionnaire-based evaluation (GERD-Q), of whom 23 patients underwent LSG and 22 patients underwent LSGFD. We had 1 case of leak after LSGFD.No medium or long- term complications. The patient's weight decreased from an average of 111.6 ± 11.8 Kg to 79.8 ± 12.2 Kg (P = 0.000) after LSG and from 104.3 ± 17.0 Kg to 73.7 ± 13.1 Kg (P = 0.000) after LSGFD. The GERD-Q scores increased from 6.70 ± 0.5 to 7.26 ± 1.7 (P = 0.016) after LSG and decreased from 8.86 ± 1.3 to 6.45 ± 0.8 (P = 0.0004) after LSGFD. The incidence of de novo GERD after LSG was 12 (52.2%) at the 12 month follow-up and 7 (30.4%) at the mean 34 (22-48) month follow-up. The remission of reflux symptoms, for patients who underwent LSGFD, was seen in 19 (86.4%) of 22 patients at 12 months and 20 (90.9%) of 22 patients at the mean 34 (22-48) month follow-up. The two groups did not have any significant difference in the effect of weight reduction and comorbidity resolution. CONCLUSION The incidence of de novo GERD after LSG is high,LSG resulted in the same weight loss and comorbidity resolution as LSGFD, in patients who are morbidly obese and experience GERD, and LFDSG prevent the occurrence and development of GERD, combination of LSG with fundoplication (LSGFD) is a feasible and safe procedure with good postoperative results,which worthy of further clinical application.
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- Aikebaier Aili
- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Bariatric Metabolic Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Research Institute of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- The Graduate Student Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Bariatric Metabolic Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Research Institute of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Bariatric Metabolic Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Research Institute of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- The Graduate Student Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- The Graduate Student Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- The Graduate Student Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- The Graduate Student Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Bariatric Metabolic Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- Research Institute of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- The Graduate Student Institute of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
- *Correspondence: Kelimu Abudureyimu,
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High rate of de novo esophagitis 5 years after sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective multicenter study in Spain. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 18:546-554. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Carandina S, Zulian V, Nedelcu A, Danan M, Vilallonga R, Nocca D, Nedelcu M. Is It Safe to Combine a Fundoplication to Sleeve Gastrectomy? Review of Literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57040392. [PMID: 33919520 PMCID: PMC8073310 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: The rising numbers of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) procedures now being performed worldwide will likely be followed by an increasing number of patients experiencing gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). The purpose of the current review was to analyze in terms of safety different techniques of fundoplication used to treat GERD associated with LSG. Methods: An online search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE in December 2020 to identify articles reporting LSG and fundoplication. The following term combination was used: (sleeve, fundoplication), (sleeve, Nissen), (sleeve, Rossetti), (sleeve, Toupet) and (sleeve, Dor). The extracted information included details of the methods (e.g., retrospective case series), demographic characteristics (e.g., age, gender), clinical characteristics, number of patients, rate of conversion, and postoperative outcomes. Results: A total of 154 studies were identified and after an assessment of title according to our exclusion criteria, 116 articles were removed. Of the 38 studies analyzed for full content review, a total of seven primary studies (487 patients) were identified with all inclusion criteria. Analyzing the different types of fundoplication used, we have identified: 236 cases of Nissen-Sleeve, 220 cases with modified Rossetti fundoplication, 31 cases of Dor fundoplication, and no case of Toupet fundoplication. The overall postoperative complication rate was 9.4%, with the most common reported complication being gastric perforation, 15 cases-3.1%. The second most common complication was bleeding identified in nine cases (1.8%) followed by gastric stenosis in six cases (1.2%). The mortality was nil. Conclusions: Different types of fundoplication associated with LSG appear to be a safe surgical technique with an acceptable early postoperative complication rate. Any type of fundoplication associated with LSG to decrease GERD should be evaluated cautiously while prospective clinical randomized trials are needed.
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- Sergio Carandina
- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obésité (CCO), 83100 Toulon, France; (S.C.); (V.Z.); (A.N.); (M.D.)
- Clinica Madonna della Salute, Department of Digestive and Bariatric Surgery, 45014 Porto Viro, Italy
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obésité (CCO), 83100 Toulon, France; (S.C.); (V.Z.); (A.N.); (M.D.)
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obésité (CCO), 83100 Toulon, France; (S.C.); (V.Z.); (A.N.); (M.D.)
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obésité (CCO), 83100 Toulon, France; (S.C.); (V.Z.); (A.N.); (M.D.)
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- Endocrine, Metabolic and Bariatric Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, 08023 Barcelona, Spain;
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08023 Barcelona, Spain
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- CHU de Montpellier, 34080 Montpellier, France;
- University Montpellier 1, 34080 Montpellier, France
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- ELSAN, Clinique Saint Michel, Centre Chirurgical de l’Obésité (CCO), 83100 Toulon, France; (S.C.); (V.Z.); (A.N.); (M.D.)
- ELSAN, Clinique Bouchard, 13000 Marseille, France
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-695950965
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Bonavina L. Commentary: Evaluation of Anterior Phrenoesophageal Ligament Preservation During Hiatus Hernia Repair in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as an Anti-Reflux Measure by Elmaleh et al.. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2021; 31:515-516. [PMID: 33769907 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2021.29036.lb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Luigi Bonavina
- Division of General and Foregut Surgery, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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Aiolfi A, Micheletto G, Marin J, Rausa E, Bonitta G, Bona D. Laparoscopic Sleeve-Fundoplication for Morbidly Obese Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obes Surg 2021; 31:1714-1721. [PMID: 33389630 PMCID: PMC8012327 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05189-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Introduction Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has rapidly become popular with excellent results. However, LSG may exacerbate or increase the risk of “de novo” gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Adding a fundoplication has been proposed to increase the lower esophageal sphincter competency. The aim of this study was to examine the current evidence and outcomes of sleeve-fundoplication (Sleeve-F). Materials and Methods Systematic review and meta-analysis. Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase data sets were consulted. Results Six studies (485 patients) met the inclusion criteria. The age of the patient population ranged from 17 to 72 years old and 82% were females. All patients underwent sleeve-fundoplication. Rossetti, Collis-Nissen, and Nissen were the most commonly performed fundoplications. The estimated pooled prevalence of postoperative leak, gastric perforation, and overall complications were 1.0% (95% CI = 0.0–2.0%), 2.9% (95% CI = 0.0–8.3%), and 9.8% (95% CI = 6.7–13.4%), respectively. The pooled reoperation rate was 4.1% (95% CI = 1.3–10%). There was no mortality. At 12-month follow-up, the estimated pooled BMI and %EWL were 29.9 kg/m2 (95% CI = 28.5–31.2) and 66.2% (95% CI = 59.3–71.1), respectively, while esophagitis, PPI consumption, and GERD rates were 8.0% (95% CI 3–21%), 7.8% (95% CI 5–13%), and 11% (95% CI 4–26%). Conclusions This systematic review and meta-analysis shows that current evidence for Sleeve-F is limited with high postoperative gastric perforation and overall complication rates. Weight loss and GERD resolution seem promising in the short term; however, further studies are warranted to explore long-term effects with instrumental investigations. Sleeve-F should be considered cautiously while future well-structured randomized trials are warranted. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11695-020-05189-6.
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- Alberto Aiolfi
- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, INCO and Department of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, INCO and Department of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science for Health, Division of General Surgery, Istitituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, University of Milan, Via Luigi Giuseppe Faravelli, 16, 20149, Milan, Italy
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Marchesini JC. Authors Response from Letter to the Editor Concerning: Bures C, Benzing C, Marchesini JC, Sobottka WH, Sadowski JA, Marchesini JB, Zorron R. The "Hug" Technique Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with Preservation of the Posterior Wrap in Patients with Nissen Fundoplication: a Simple Solution for a Complex Problem. Obes Surg 2020; 31:1347-1348. [PMID: 33078336 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05039-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- João Caetano Marchesini
- The Brazilian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, (SBCBM), Brazil. .,The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Curitiba, Brazil. .,The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, (ASMBS), USA. .,General and Gastrosurgery Discipline, Residency Programme and Service of Endoscopy, ABC Medical School (FMABC), Sao Paulo, Brazil. .,Department of Bariatric Surgery Clinica Marchesini, Rua Bruno Filgueira, 369 Batel, Curitiba, PR, 80730-380, Brazil.
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