Study examines the influence of social determinants of health, race/ethnicity, and surgical risk factors on short-term metabolic surgery outcomes. Patients from counties with lower County Health Rankings (CHRs) were at higher risk but CHR was not independently linked to 30-day outcomes. Racial disparities in outcomes persisted despite adjustments. Middle and worst CHR tercile patients were […]

Bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk of developing hidradenitis suppurativa (hs) in individuals with obesity, with a protective effect on hs recurrence. Individuals without a history of hs who underwent bariatric surgery had a significantly lower risk of de novo hs. Those with hs history showed a trend towards reduced hs recurrence after bariatric surgery. […]

Long-term study on laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery revealed sustained weight loss over 11 years, with recurrent weight gain observed in some patients. The procedure improved hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia significantly, leading to remission of diabetes in many cases. However, adverse effects such as gallstones, bowel obstruction, and anemia emerged post-surgery. Results highlight the procedure’s efficacy in […]

Metabolic surgery patients who achieve a healthy weight experience greater metabolic benefits compared to those with %twl >20%. This study determines the optimal weight loss target for substantial benefits post-surgery, identifying healthy weight as a more stringent goal than %twl. Patients with lower preoperative BMI saw more improvements and relief from comorbidities, emphasizing the importance […]

Bariatric surgery significantly reduces Apo B100 levels, improving lipid profiles and liver enzymes in high BMI individuals. Apo B100 decreased from 94.63 ± 14.35 mg/dl to 62.97 ± 19.97 mg/dl post-surgery. Reductions in cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, VLDL, AST, and ALT were observed. Non-diabetics had greater decreases in Apo B100 levels. Surgery type did not impact Apo B100 changes. These […]

Genetic risk score based on 7 obesity-related genes significantly influences weight loss after bariatric surgery in patients with severe obesity. The study, conducted in Spain, revealed a substantial effect of the genetic risk score on the percentage of excess weight loss during a >60-month follow-up period. This underlines the importance of considering the polygenic nature […]

Metabolic bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), including ST-elevation and non ST-elevation MI. Patients with a history of bariatric surgery have lower odds of AMI admission, coronary revascularization procedures, and in-hospital mortality compared to those without bariatric surgery. These findings suggest a strong association between metabolic bariatric surgery and cardiovascular […]

Stapler line reinforcement with continuous imbricating sutures in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy significantly reduces leakage rates and reoperation rates postoperatively. A retrospective study involving 510 patients revealed a lower leakage incidence (0.7% vs. 4%) in the reinforcement group compared to the non-reinforcement group. While staple line bleeding did not differ, the reinforcement technique showcased improved outcomes […]

Findings from a multicenter study comparing Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) in morbidly obese patients revealed that RYGB resulted in greater weight loss and higher remission rates of comorbidities like hypertension, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease over a five-year period. The study suggests that RYGB may be more effective in improving […]