Textbook Outcome in Bariatric Surgery: Evolution During 15 Years in a Referral Center.

BACKGROUND: Textbook outcome (TO) is a multidimensional measure used to assess the quality of care. It is the "ideal" surgical result, based on a series of established indicators. In the field of bariatric surgery (BS), only one publication on TO is available. OBJECTIVES: To determine TO in our BS unit and identify the factors linked to TO. SETTING: University public hospital in Alicante (Spain). METHODS: Retrospective observational study of all primary BS was performed. TO for BS was defined in relation to the following features: no major postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo >II), hospital stay <75th percentile, and no mortality or readmissions within 30 days of surgery. Comparative analysis of the characteristics of the TO and non-TO groups was performed, as well as univariate and multivariate logistic regressions, to identify the independent factors associated with obtaining TO. RESULTS: In 970 patients, TO was achieved in 71.5%. The hospital stay was the one that most affected achievement of TO. Analysis according to the type of procedure (sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass) did not reveal any differences between both procedures in terms of obtaining TO (71.5 vs 71.26%). Logistic regression identified smoking, heart disease, operative time, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding as independent factors associated with obtaining TO (p<0.05). Analysis of the annual evolution of TO reveals a progressive increase in its achievement (7.7-86.4%). CONCLUSION: In our series, TO was obtained in 71.5% of patients. The standardization of the technique and the experience gained over the years has improved our TO results.

Early postoperative complications after gastric bypass revisional surgery in patients with previous sleeve gastrectomy versus primary gastric bypass.

BACKGROUND: Revisional bariatric surgery (RS) is indicated if there is weight regain or insufficient weight loss, no improvement or reappearance of co-morbidities, or previous bariatric surgery complications. It has been associated with higher postoperative morbidity. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the early postoperative complications (<30 d) of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass RS (RYGB-RS) after primary sleeve gastrectomy (SG-1) compared with primary RYGB (RYGB-1) at a bariatric surgery referral center. SETTING: Department of General and Digestive Surgery of General Universitary Hospital of Alicante, Spain. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study comparing RYGB-RS after SG-1 and RYGB-1 between January 2008 and March 2021. Postoperative complications, hospital stay, mortality, and readmissions were analyzed. RESULTS: Six hundred and twenty-eight RYGB surgeries (48 RYGB-RS, 580 RYGB-1) were studied. The mean age of patients undergoing RYGB-RS was 50 years, compared with 46 years in the RYGB-1 group (P = .017). Mean initial body mass index was 44.2 kg/m2 (RYGB-RS) versus 47.6 kg/m2 (RYGB-1; P = .004). Cardiovascular risk factors were higher in the RYGB-1 group (P < .05). Indications for RS were weight regain or insufficient weight loss (72.9%), weight regain or insufficient weight loss plus gastroesophageal reflux disease (14.6%), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (12.5%). There were no differences in the frequency of complications (RYGB-RS 22.9% vs RYGB-1 20.5%) or in their severity (Clavien-Dindo ≥IIIa; RYGB-RS 10.4% vs RYGB-1 6.4%; P > .05). There were no differences in emergency room visits (RYGB-RS at 12.5% vs RYGB-1 at 14.9%) or in readmissions (RYGB-RS at 12.5% vs RYGB-1 at 9.4%). CONCLUSION: No differences were observed between primary RYGB and revisional RYGB in early morbidity, mortality, emergencies, or readmissions. Revisional bariatric surgery is a safe procedure at referral centers and must be done by expert hands.

An economic analysis of inadequate prescription of antiulcer medications for in-hospital patients at a third level institution in Colombia.

INTRODUCTION: The prescription and costs of antiulcer medications for in-hospital use have increased during recent years with reported inadequate use and underused. AIM: To determine the patterns of prescription-indication and also perform an economic analysis of the overcost caused by the non-justified use of antiulcer medications in a third level hospital in Colombia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study of prescription-indication of antiulcer medications for patients hospitalized in "Hospital Universitario San Jorge" of Pereira during July of 2012. Adequate or inadequate prescription of the first antiulcer medication prescribed was determined as well as for others prescribed during the hospital stay, supported by clinical practice guidelines from the Zaragoza I sector workgroup, clinical guidelines from the Australian Health Department, and finally the American College of Gastroenterology Criteria for stress ulcer prophylaxis. Daily defined dose per bed/day was used, as well as the cost for 100 beds/day and the cost of each bed/drug. A multivariate analysis was carried out using SPSS 21.0. RESULTS: 778 patients were analyzed, 435 men (55.9 %) and 343 women, mean age 56.6 +/- 20.1 years. The number of patients without justification for the prescription of the first antiulcer medication was 377 (48.5 %), and during the whole in-hospital time it was 336 (43.2 %). Ranitidine was the most used medication, in 438 patients (56.3 %). The cost/month for poorly justified antiulcer medications was € 3,335.6. The annual estimated cost for inadequate prescriptions of antiulcer medications was € 16,770.0 per 100 beds. CONCLUSION: A lower inadequate prescription rate of antiulcer medications was identified compared with other studies; however it was still high and is troubling because of the major costs that these inadequate prescriptions generates for the institution.

Análisis económico de la prescripción inadecuada de antiulcerosos en pacientes hospitalizados en institución de tercer nivel de Colombia / An economic analysis of inadequate prescription of antiulcer medications for in-hospital patients at a third level institution in Colombia

Introducción: la prescripción y coste de antiulcerosos a nivel hospitalario se incrementaron en años recientes, reportándose usos inadecuados. Objetivo: determinar los patrones de prescripción-indicación y el análisis económico del sobrecoste por uso injustificado de antiulcerosos en un hospital de tercer nivel de atención en Colombia. Materiales y métodos: estudio de corte transversal, de prescripción-indicación de antiulcerosos en pacientes internados en el Hospital Universitario San Jorge de Pereira en julio 2012. Se determinaron: indicación adecuada o inadecuada del primer antiulceroso prescrito y del prescrito durante la hospitalización, apoyados en guías de práctica clínica del Grupo de Trabajo Sector Zaragoza I, del Departamento Gubernamental Australiano de la Salud y los criterios del Colegio Americano de Gastroenterología para profilaxis de úlceras de estrés. Se definió la dosis diaria definida por cama/día, se obtuvo el coste por 100 camas/día y costes de cada medicamento. Se hizo análisis multivariado mediante SPSS 21.0. Resultados: se analizaron 778 pacientes, 435 hombres (55,9 %) y 343 mujeres, edad promedio 56,6 ± 20,1 años. No tenían justificación para la prescripción del primer antiulceroso 377 pacientes (48,5 %), ni durante toda la hospitalización 336 pacientes (43,2 %). Ranitidina fue el más usado en 438 pacientes (56,3 %). El coste/mes por antiulcerosos no indicados fue 3.335,62 Euros. El coste anual estimado por inadecuada prescripción de antiulcerosos fue 16.770,0 Euros por 100 camas. Conclusión: se presentó una menor prescripción inadecuada de antiulcerosos en comparación con otros estudios, sin embargo sigue siendo alta y preocupante por los importantes costes en que incurre la institución para financiar medicamentos que no requieren los pacientes (AU)

Introduction: The prescription and costs of antiulcer medications for in-hospital use have increased during recent years with reported inadequate use and underused. Aim: To determine the patterns of prescription-indication and also perform an economic analysis of the overcost caused by the non-justified use of antiulcer medications in a third level hospital in Colombia. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study of prescription-indication of antiulcer medications for patients hospitalized in "Hospital Universitario San Jorge" of Pereira during July of 2012. Adequate or inadequate prescription of the first antiulcer medication prescribed was determined as well as for others prescribed during the hospital stay, supported by clinical practice guidelines from the Zaragoza I sector workgroup, clinical guidelines from the Australian Health Department, and finally the American College of Gastroenterology Criteria for stress ulcer prophylaxis. Daily defined dose per bed/day was used, as well as the cost for 100 beds/day and the cost of each bed/drug. A multivariate analysis was carried out using SPSS 21.0. Results: 778 patients were analyzed, 435 men (55.9 %) and 343 women, mean age 56.6 ± 20.1 years. The number of patients without justification for the prescription of the first antiulcer medication was 377 (48.5 %), and during the whole in-hospital time it was 336 (43.2 %). Ranitidine was the most used medication, in 438 patients (56.3 %). The cost/month for poorly justified antiulcer medications was Euros 3,335.6. The annual estimated cost for inadequate prescriptions of antiulcer medications was Euros 16,770.0 per 100 beds. Conclusion: A lower inadequate prescription rate of antiulcer medications was identified compared with other studies; however it was still high and is troubling because of the major costs that these inadequate prescriptions generates for the institution (AU)

Identificación de comportamientos saludables: Campamento universitario multidisciplinario de investigación y servicios (CUMIS), primera experiencia en Colombia / Identification of healthy behaviors: research and services multidisciplinary universitary camping (CUMIS), first experience in Colombia

Introducción: Existe una brecha muy estrecha entre el conocimiento y el comportamiento, no necesariamente conocer las consecuencias de un hábito implica tomar medidas con respecto a este o modificar comportamientos. Hacer referencia al término salud no es lo mismo que referirse a enfermedad. La comunicación en salud constituye una estrategia vital en el intento de modificación de comportamientos comunitarios y su mantenimiento en pro de la salud. Objetivo: Identificar comportamientos saludables a través de la intervención comunitaria denominada CUMIS, llevada a cabo en la población de Caimalito corregimiento de Pereira. Métodos: Se realizaron intervenciones de un día de duración en los tres principales sectores del corregimiento, dividiendo el personal en un equipo móvil, que se desplazaba casa a casa, y uno fijo, que atendía consulta médica. Resultados: Se identificó logros adecuados en el comportamiento, como el hecho de solicitar una consulta por motivo de “control”; para el caso de la consulta por “diarrea sin deshidratación” se encuentra el paciente en la fase de acción, contrasta estos comportamientos con otros que evidencian que la población se encuentra en fase precontemplativa como ocurre con los criaderos entomológicos, donde la población no ha considerado un cambio. Conclusiones: La inmersión en la comunidad como estrategia de atención en salud y de trabajo comunitario, constituye una herramienta efectiva observando la importante acogida que se puede lograr entre los habitantes de las comunidades impactando positivamente los comportamientos comunitarios.

Introduction: A very narrow gap between knowledge and behavior exit; not necessarily understand the consequences of a habit involve taking action on this or changing behavior. Making reference to the term health is not the same as referring to illness. Health communication is a vital strategy in the attempt to change community behavior and retention for health. Objective: To identify healthy behaviors through community intervention called CUMIS, held in the town of Caimalito village of Pereira. Methods: We interventions one day in the three main sectors of the township, dividing the staff on a mobile device, which moved from house to hose, and a fixed, attending medical consultation. Results: We identified adequate progress in behavior, as the act of requesting a consultation because of “control” in the case of the query for “diarrhea without dehydration” is the patient in the action phase, contrast these behaviors with others show that the population is under precontemplators as with entomological farms, where the population has not seen a change. Conclusions: Immersion in the community health care strategy and community work is an effective tool for observing the important reception can be achieved between the inhabitants of the communities to positively impact community behaviors.

Campamento universitario multidisciplinario de investigación y servicio (CUMIS) como estrategia de intervención comunitaria / Multidisciplinary college camp for services and research (CUMIS) as a strategy for community intervention

Introducción: la intervención comunitaria y el trabajo en las poblaciones vulneradas, la vocación social y la investigación, han sido iniciativas promovidas por varias sociedades científicas estudiantiles de diferentes universidades y facultades de ciencias de la salud. Metodología: el objetivo del presente trabajo es describir el Campamento Universitario Multidisciplinario de Investigación y Servicio (CUMIS), como estrategia de participación comunitaria y estudiantil, de un conjunto de universidades de Colombia lideradas por la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira. Resultados: la primera versión en Colombia tuvo lugar del 27 al 30 de marzo de 2010 en el corregimiento de Caimalito, Pereira. Se realizaron brigadas de salud, sesiones educativas y trabajos de investigación en este periodo. Conclusión: el CUMIS 2010 permitió a los alumnos aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos durante la formación universitaria y llevar a cabo proyectos de investigación científica desde el pregrado, apoyando a una población vulnerable del departamento de Risaralda, Colombia.

Introduction: community intervention and social work in vulnerable populationsare initiatives led by the urge to research the health impact of various students’ scientific societies. Methods: the purpose of this project is to describe how the Multidisciplinary College Camp for Services and Research (CUMIS) is a student strategy of community work and scientific research. Universities from Colombia are the main participants andare led by the Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira. Results: the first version of this strategy took place in Caimalito, Pereira, Risaralda from the 27th to the 30th of March 2010. Health brigades, educational talks and scientific research were performed. Conclusion: CUMIS allowed students to apply their theoretical knowledge and develop research projects to help a community in need.