Effect of anti-reflux suture on gastroesophageal reflux symptoms after one anastomosis gastric bypass: a randomized controlled trial.

PURPOSE: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an issue after one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) and modification of OAGB with adding an anti-reflux system may decrease the incidence of postoperative GERD. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of the anti-reflux mechanism to treat preoperative GERD and prevent de novo GERD. METHODS: A prospective randomized clinical trial study was conducted on patients with a body mass index of 40 and more from August 2020 to February 2022. Patients undergoing one anastomosis gastric bypass with and without anti-reflux sutures (groups A and B, respectively). These patients had follow-ups for one year after the surgery. GERD symptoms were assessed in all the patients using the GERD symptom questionnaire. RESULTS: The mean age was 39.5 ± 9.8 years and 40.7 ± 10.2 years in groups A and B respectively. GERD symptoms remission occurred in 76.5% and 68.4% of patients in groups A and B, respectively. The incidence of de novo GERD symptoms was lower in group A, compared to group B (6.2% and 16.1% in groups A and B respectively), without any statistically significant difference (p-value: 0.239). CONCLUSION: GERD symptoms and de novo GERD after OAGB seems to be under-reported after OAGB. This study suggests that applying an anti-reflux suture can decrease de novo GERD symptoms.

Post-Bariatric Splenic Complications; Diagnosis and Treatment. A Systematic Review.

This systematic review intends to evaluate incidence and symptoms of post-bariatric splenic complications as well as best available modalities establishing the diagnosis and management protocols. A systematic literature search was performed in electronic database until March 2022. A total of 41 articles were included on the subject of splenic complications following bariatric/metabolic surgery (BMS). Splenic abscess was the most common splenic complications (44.2%) after BMS and leak was the most common reported etiology of the splenic abscess. Fever and abdominal pain were the most common presenting symptom in all splenic complications and CT scan was the most common diagnostic modality. Splenic complications after BMS are relatively rare but may lead to dangerous consequences. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent potentially life-threatening outcomes.

De Novo Inflammatory Bowel Disease Following Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The incidence of both obesity and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rising globally. The influence of bariatric metabolic surgery (BMS) upon IBD development is largely unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the relationship between BMS and the risk of de novo IBD development following surgery. A systematic literature search and meta-analysis were performed using PubMed and Scopus databases. Inclusion criteria were any study reporting risk of de novo IBD development following BMS relative to an appropriate control cohort. Pooled odds ratios (POR) were calculated. A total of 31 articles were identified by the literature search. Four studies including 149,385 patients met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled estimation of a meta-analysis of risk ratios studies demonstrated a POR for the development of IBD following BMS of 1.17 (95% CI, 1.06-1.29). This indicates a 17% increase in relative risk of de novo IBD development for those patients receiving BMS compared to those treated by non-surgical methods. Based on the present data, there appears to be an association between BMS and risk of de novo IBD. Compared to the proven benefits of BMS on other aspects of patient health, this potential risk remains proportionally low but may be an important consideration for patients both pre- and post-operatively.

Current Status of Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: an Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis intend to evaluate the efficacy of metabolic/bariatric surgeries (MBS) in patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus. A systematic literature search and meta-analysis were performed in electronic databases up to July 2021. In total, 27 primary studies comprising 648 subjects were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Patients had a mean age of 38.0 ± 7.3 years. Preoperative mean BMI was 42.6 ± 4.7 kg/m2 and 29.4 ± 4.7 kg/m2 after surgery, respectively. Following bariatric surgeries in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, insulin (unit/day) decreased by a weighted mean difference (WMD) of - 10.59. Also, insulin (unit/kg/day) decreased by a WMD of - 0.2, and HbA1C decreased by a WMD of - 0.71, showing MBS acceptable and durable effects of bariatric surgical procedures.

Bariatric Surgical Practice During the Initial Phase of COVID-19 Outbreak.

There is no data on patients with severe obesity who developed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after bariatric surgery. Four gastric bypass operations, performed in a 2-week period between Feb 24 and March 4, 2020, in Tehran, Iran, were complicated with COVID-19. The mean age and body mass index were 46 ± 12 years and 49 ± 3 kg/m2. Patients developed their symptoms (fever, cough, dyspnea, and fatigue) 1, 2, 4, and 14 days after surgery. One patient had unnoticed anosmia 2 days before surgery. Three patients were readmitted in hospital. All 4 patients were treated with hydroxychloroquine. In two patients who required admission in intensive care unit, other off-label therapies including antiretroviral and immunosuppressive agents were also administered. All patients survived. In conclusion, COVID-19 can complicate the postoperative course of patients after bariatric surgery. Correct diagnosis and management in the postoperative setting would be challenging. Timing of infection after surgery in our series would raise the possibility of hospital transmission of COVID-19: from asymptomatic patients at the time of bariatric surgery to the healthcare workers versus acquiring the COVID-19 infection by non-infected patients in the perioperative period.

Association between hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms after one-anastomosis/mini gastric bypass.

BACKGROUND: One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an accepted bariatric and metabolic surgery with certain important complications, such as postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and bile reflux (BR), which are not well addressed in literature. OBJECTIVES: The present study was conducted to determine the true incidence of postoperative de novo GERD and BR and their associations with a hiatal hernia (HH). SETTING: The present research setting comprised the Center of Excellence of the European Branch of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Hazrat-e-Rasoul Hospital, Tehran, Iran. METHODS: The present cohort study recruited 200 patients with morbid obesity undergoing OAGB/minigastric bypass from December 2016 to February 2018 without any preoperative GERD symptoms. These patients were followed up for 1 year after the surgery. The incidence of post-OAGB GERD and BR was determined in all the patients using the GERD symptom questionnaire, GerdQ. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 41.0 ± 11.6 years. A hernia was observed in 56 (29.2%) cases and GERD in 37 (19.3%). Hernia was small in 44 (22.9%) cases, medium in 11 (5.7%), and large in 1 (.5%). HH was found to be significantly correlated with GERD (P = .012). CONCLUSION: The important post-OAGB complications, such as GERD and BR, have not been adequately addressed in literature. The present study found moderate and large HHs to be important factors for de novo GERD and repairing a HH during OAGB may be essential for preventing GERD-like symptoms.