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Clapp B, Abi Mosleh K, Glasgow AE, Habermann EB, Abu Dayyeh BK, Spaniolas K, Aminian A, Ghanem OM. Bariatric surgery is as safe as other common operations: an analysis of the ACS-NSQIP. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2024; 20:515-525. [PMID: 38182525 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2023.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) is the most effective management for patients with obesity and weight-related medical conditions. Nonetheless, some primary care physicians (PCPs) and surgeons from other specialties are reluctant to refer patients for MBS due to safety concerns. OBJECTIVES To compare the outcomes of patients who underwent MBS with those who underwent other common operations. SETTING American College of Surgeons-National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). METHODS Patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), classified as MBS, were compared to nine frequently performed procedures including hip arthroplasty and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colectomy, hysterectomy, and hernia repairs, among others. A multivariable logistic regression was constructed to compare outcomes including readmission, reoperation, extended length of stay (ELOS) (>75th percentile or ≥3 days) and mortality. RESULTS A total of 1.6 million patients were included, with 11.1% undergoing MBS. The odds of readmission were marginally lower in the cholecystectomy (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = .88, 95% confidence interval (CI) [.85, .90]) and appendectomy (aOR = .88, 95% CI [.85, .90]) cohorts. Similarly, odds of ELOS were among the lowest, surpassed only by same-day procedures such as cholecystectomies and appendectomies. The MBS group had significantly low odds of mortality, comparable to safe anatomical procedures such as hernia repairs. Infectious and thrombotic complications were exceedingly rare and amongst the lowest after MBS. CONCLUSIONS MBS demonstrates a remarkably promising safety profile and compares favorably to other common procedures in the short-term. PCPs and surgeons from other specialties can confidently refer patients for these low-risk, lifesaving operations.
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- Benjamin Clapp
- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; Division of Health Care Policy & Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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El Ansari W, El-Menyar A, El-Ansari K, Al-Ansari A, Lock M. Cumulative Incidence of Venous Thromboembolic Events In-Hospital, and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 Months After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Systematic Review of 87 Studies and Meta-analysis of 2,731,797 Patients. Obes Surg 2024; 34:2154-2176. [PMID: 38602603 PMCID: PMC11127857 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07184-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Systematic review/meta-analysis of cumulative incidences of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). Electronic databases were searched for original studies. Proportional meta-analysis assessed cumulative VTE incidences. (PROSPERO ID:CRD42020184529). A total of 3066 records, and 87 studies were included (N patients = 4,991,683). Pooled in-hospital VTE of mainly laparoscopic studies = 0.15% (95% CI = 0.13-0.18%); pooled cumulative incidence increased to 0.50% (95% CI = 0.33-0.70%); 0.51% (95% CI = 0.38-0.65%); 0.72% (95% CI = 0.13-1.52%); 0.78% (95% CI = 0-3.49%) at 30 days and 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. Studies using predominantly open approach exhibited higher incidence than laparoscopic studies. Within the first month, 60% of VTE occurred after discharge. North American and earlier studies had higher incidence than non-North American and more recent studies. This study is the first to generate detailed estimates of the incidence and patterns of VTE after MBS over time. The incidence of VTE after MBS is low. Improved estimates and time variations of VTE require longer-term designs, non-aggregated reporting of characteristics, and must consider many factors and the use of data registries. Extended surveillance of VTE after MBS is required.
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- Walid El Ansari
- Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, 3050, Doha, Qatar.
- College of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
- Department of Clinical Population Health, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
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- Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Faculty of Medicine, St. George's University, Saint George's, Grenada
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- Department of Exercise Science, Health and Epidemiology, College of Health and Life Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar
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Hage K, Ma P, Ghusn W, Ikemiya K, Acosta A, Vierkant RA, Abu Dayyeh BK, Higa KD, Ghanem OM. A Matched Comparative Analysis of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Remission Between Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Surg Innov 2024; 31:148-156. [PMID: 38252529 DOI: 10.1177/15533506241229040] [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] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Multiple scores validate long-term type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remission after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). However, studies comparing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) have not adequately controlled for certain parameters, which may influence procedure selection. METHODS We conducted a multicenter retrospective review of patients with T2DM who underwent RYGB or SG between 2008 and 2017. Data on demographics, clinical, laboratory, and metabolic values were collected annually for up to 14 years. Each eligible RYGB patient was individually matched to an eligible SG patient based on diabetes severity, weight loss, and follow-up duration. RESULTS Among 1149 T2DM patients, 467 were eligible for matching. We found 97 matched pairs who underwent RYGB or SG. RYGB showed significantly higher T2DM remission rates (46.4%) compared to SG (33.0%) after matching. SG patients had higher insulin usage (35.1%) than RYGB patients (20.6%). RYGB patients also experienced greater decreases in HbA1c levels and diabetes medication usage than SG patients. CONCLUSIONS RYGB demonstrates higher efficacy for T2DM remission compared to SG, regardless of baseline characteristics, T2DM severity, weight loss, and follow-up duration. Further studies are needed to understand the long-term metabolic effects of MBS and the underlying pathophysiology of T2DM remission after MBS.
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- Karl Hage
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, UCSF Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, UCSF Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, UCSF Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Dang JT, Hage K, Corbett J, Mosleh KA, Kroh M, Ghanem OM, Clapp B. Third time's a charm: band to sleeve to bypass. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:419-425. [PMID: 37978081 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10534-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adjustable gastric bands (AGB) are frequently converted to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) due to weight recurrence or band complications. Such conversions carry a higher-risk than primary procedures. Some patients undergo two conversions-from AGB to SG, and subsequently from SG to RYGB. This presents a unique situation with limited literature on indications and complication rates associated with these double conversions. METHODS We examined the 2020-2021 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Participant Use File to evaluate conversions from AGB to SG and then to RYGB. Patient and operative characteristics, along with outcomes, were evaluated. Descriptive statistics were applied. RESULTS We identified 276 patients who underwent a conversion from AGB to SG and then to RYGB. The primary reason for the second conversion (SG to RYGB) was gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at 55.1%, followed by inadequate weight loss or weight regain (IWL/WR) at 36.9%. The remaining reasons included dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, or others. Patients converted for IWL/WR demonstrated a higher baseline body mass index and prevalence of sleep apnea compared to other cohorts (both p < 0.001). Meanwhile, patients in the "other reasons" group had the highest rate of open surgical approaches (9.1%) and concurrent lysis of adhesions (p = 0.001 and p = 0.022), with correspondingly higher rates of anastomotic leak, reoperations, serious complications, and mortality. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing double conversions (AGB to SG to RYGB) do so primarily for GERD or IWL/WR. Further research is required to better define the optimal primary operation for each patient, aiming to reduce the necessity for multiple conversions.
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- Jerry T Dang
- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX, USA
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Sharma I, Nakanishi H, Hage K, Marrero K, Diwan TS, daSilva-deAbreu A, Davis SS, Clapp B, Ghanem OM. Bariatric surgery and left ventricular assist device in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Surg 2023; 226:340-349. [PMID: 37355375 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), in synergy with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, in the scope of end-stage heart failure management for patients with severe obesity is not well elucidated. METHODS We conducted a meta-analysis using Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus databases to include articles from their inception to November 2022. RESULTS A total of 271 patients who underwent MBS during or after the LVAD implantation were included from eleven separate studies. After surgery, 67.4% of patients were listed on the heart transplant waitlist with 32.5% undergoing a successful transplant. We reported a mean listing time of 13.8 months. Finally, the pooled postoperative complication rate, 30-day readmission rate, and one-year mortality rate were 47.6%, 23.6% and 10.2% respectively. CONCLUSIONS MBS and LVAD is a safe and effective approach to bridge patients with severe obesity and end-stage heart failure for definitive heart transplantation.
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- Ishna Sharma
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Carle Foundation Hospital General Surgery Residency, Champaign, IL, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Texas Tech HSC Paul Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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El Chaar M, Petrick A, Clapp B, Stoltzfus J, Alvarado LA. Outcomes of Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Surgery Compared to Standard Laparoscopic Approach Using a Standardized Definition: First Look at the 2020 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Project (MBSAQIP) Data. Obes Surg 2023; 33:2025-2039. [PMID: 37184827 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06585-4] [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: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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PURPOSE The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of robotic-assisted (RA-) approach compared to the standard laparoscopic (L-) approach using the 2020 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) registry Public Use File (PUF). Our secondary objective is to establish standards for the reporting of outcomes using PUF. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using the PUF database (n = 168,568), patients were divided into sleeve gastrectomy (SG), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), revisions, and conversions and then analyzed separately. We created balanced covariate through propensity score matching and inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW). We also conducted multivariable relative risk regression to confirm our results. RESULTS For RYGB, the incidence of "transfusion" was significantly lower in the RA-RYGB compared to the L-RYGB. There was no significant difference in the rate of Serious Event Occurrences (SEOs) or rate of intervention at 30 days. For SG, there was a higher rate of "transfusion" in the RA group. Incidence of SEOs was also significantly higher in the RA-group. There was no significant difference in SEOs for conversions; however, revisions had a trend toward a lower rate of SEOs favoring the robotic approach. Operative times were significantly higher for all RA-groups. CONCLUSION RA- approach in metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) remains controversial because of differences in outcomes. The use of SEOs as reported by MBSAQIP in its semi-annual report can be used as a composite score to assess outcomes while using PUF. Further studies are needed to compare RA- to L- MBS.
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- Maher El Chaar
- Department of Surgery, St Luke's University Hospital and Health Network, 1736 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18104, USA.
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- Geisinger Clinic, 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA, 17821, USA
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- Texas Tech Health Sciences Cente School of Medicine, 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX, 79905, USA
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- St Luke's University Hospital and Health Network, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, USA
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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX, 79905, USA
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Russell TA, Ko C. History and Role of Quality Accreditation. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2023; 36:279-284. [PMID: 37223226 PMCID: PMC10202542 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761592] [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: 05/25/2023]
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Accreditation has played a major role in the evolution of health care quality as well as the structure and organization of American medicine. In its earliest iterations, accreditation aimed to set a minimum standard of care, and now more prominently sets standards for high quality, optimal patient care. There are several institutions that provide accreditations that are relevant to colorectal surgery including the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer, National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Designation, National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, and the ACS Geriatrics Verification Program. While each program has unique criteria, the aim of accreditation is to assure high-quality evidenced-based care. In addition to these benchmarks, these programs provide avenues for collaboration and research between centers and programs.
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- Tara A. Russell
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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Ghanem OM. Invited Commentary: Enhanced Recovery Protocols: The Reward-Risk Tradeoff. J Am Coll Surg 2023; 236:1206-1207. [PMID: 36866938 DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Clapp B, Ponce J, DeMaria E, Ghanem O, Hutter M, Kothari S, LaMasters T, Kurian M, English W. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2020 Estimate of Metabolic and Bariatric Procedures Performed in the United States. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:1134-1140. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.06.284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Grosser R, Romero-Velez G, Pereira X, Moran-Atkin E, Choi J, Camacho DR. Postoperative pneumonia after bariatric surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: A NSQIP study. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:1239-1245. [PMID: 35843783 PMCID: PMC9212841 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical centers had to weigh the benefits and risks of conducting bariatric surgery. Obesity increases the risk of developing severe COVID-19 infections, and therefore, bariatric surgery is beneficial. In contrast, surgical patients who test positive for COVID-19 have higher mortality rates. Objective This study investigates the national prevalence of postoperative pneumonia during the COVID-19 pandemic in the bariatric surgery population. Setting The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (ACS-NSQIP) database. Methods This is a cross-sectional study using the ACS-NSQIP database. The population of concern included patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures. Information was extracted on rate of postoperative pneumonia and other 30-day complications between 2018 and 2020. Results All baseline characteristics were similar among patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2018 and 2020. However, there was a 156% increase in postoperative pneumonia in 2020 compared with the previous year. Furthermore, despite the similar postoperative complication rates across the years, there was a statistically significant increase in all-cause mortality in 2020. The multivariate analysis showed that having surgery in 2020 was a statistically significant risk factor for pneumonia development postoperatively. Conclusions This study showed a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of postoperative pneumonia during the COVID-19 pandemic among bariatric surgery patients. Surgical centers must continuously evaluate the risks associated with healthcare-associated exposure to COVID-19 and weigh the benefits of bariatric surgery.
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Comment on: Does Accreditation Matter? An Analysis of Complications of Bariatric Cases Using the MBSAQIP and NSQIP Databases. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2022; 18:e37-e38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2022.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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