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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…
Transition to virtual care in a bariatric program saw significant increase in virtual visits, with high patient satisfaction rates. Patient preferences varied by healthcare providers, with most patients preferring in-person visits with medical doctors. Despite the preference, virtual care offers added benefits and high satisfaction…
3D Reconstruction and Virtual Reality proved effective in improving body image satisfaction and psychological outcomes for bariatric metabolic surgery patients. Participants reported a more accurate perception of their body changes and overall appearance, with positive feedback on group workshops and VR discussions. This method offers…
Body contouring surgery after bariatric surgery leads to sustained improvements in health-related quality of life and satisfaction with appearance over a significant period. Patients who underwent body contouring surgery maintained or even improved their scores, contrasting with those who only had bariatric surgery. This highlights…
Same-day discharge for bariatric surgery increased from 2.4% to 7.4% between 2016 and 2021. Black race, history of MI, renal insufficiency, DVT, and smoking were associated with higher complications. Roux-en-Y had a 72% higher risk than sleeve gastrectomy. While overall major complications were lower, there…
Paragastric neural blockade (PGNB) significantly reduces postoperative pain and nausea/vomiting after sleeve gastrectomy, as evidenced by lower visual analog scale (VAS) and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) scores. Additionally, PGNB facilitates earlier mobilization and higher patient satisfaction compared to the control group, indicating its efficacy…
Regular physical activity post-bariatric surgery led to reduced blood pressure and lower type-2 diabetes recurrence in individuals with diabetes. Normoglycemic individuals experienced sustained BMI reduction and improved blood pressure control with physical activity throughout a 5-year follow-up. Integrating physical activity into post-bariatric care can enhance…
Metabolic bariatric surgery lowers the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes in patients with obesity, with a more pronounced reduction in those of low socioeconomic status. In a cohort study with 917 patients and 1811 controls, new-onset type 2 diabetes was less frequent in the…
Exploring patient and provider perceptions of social support post-bariatric surgery, this study identified key themes influencing weight loss maintenance. Family involvement, partner/friend engagement, transportation assistance, and addressing life stressors are crucial for sustained weight loss outcomes. Providers play a vital role in reinforcing facilitators of…
Study compared weight loss, comorbidity remission, complications, and quality of life post-lsg in different BMI groups. %EWL at 12 months was significantly higher in class I obesity compared to class II and III. Remission of comorbidities showed no significant difference. Favorable outcomes suggested for various…
