As the battle against obesity rages on, clinicians explore the endoscopic arena for weight loss interventions. The review dissects diverse endoscopic bariatric therapies, from intragastric balloons to endoluminal procedures. While these methods exhibit short-term effectiveness, concerns linger about weight rebound. Adverse events, including nausea and vomiting, pepper the landscape. Despite the challenges, the endoscopic toolkit […]
Category: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery: A Defender Against Obesity-Associated Cancers
In the fight against obesity-related cancers, bariatric surgery emerges as a hero. A multi-center study reveals that adults with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery enjoy a significantly lower risk of developing new obesity-associated cancers compared to their nonsurgical counterparts. At the 10-year mark, the bariatric surgery group boasts a 4.0% incidence, while the nonsurgical group hits […]
Mindful Eating and Sleep Crucial in Preventing Weight Recurrence after Bariatric Surgery
A survey of 169 post-bariatric surgery individuals reveals a 23.1% significant weight recurrence rate. Sleeve gastrectomy increases risk (OR = 12.99). Anxiety, depression, and maladaptive eating patterns correlate with recurrence. Mindful eating and adequate sleep emerge as key protective factors, significantly reducing recurrence risk (OR = 4.84 and 7.30, respectively). The study underscores the pivotal […]
Cracking the Code: Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Holds Clues to Weight Regain in Gastric Bypass Graduates
Researchers delved into the post-gastric bypass world, unraveling the mystery of weight regain (WR). Examining 34 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass alumni, they discovered a correlation between the gastojejunal anastomosis (GJA) diameter and WR. However, excluding outliers with GJA over 30 mm nullified the link. The study highlights the potential of visual GJA estimation and emphasizes that […]
RoboSlim: Navigating Bariatric Revisions with Robotics
In the quest for post-bariatric excellence, researchers dived into the robotic realm for revisional bariatric surgery (RBS). Surveying 106 patients who embarked on this robotic journey, the results spoke volumes. With a focus on patients experiencing insufficient weight loss, the team uncovered a success story—significant weight loss, improved comorbidities, and relieved symptoms. The RoboSlim saga […]
Hepatic Vagotomy: A Lipid Makeover for Obesity
In the battle against the expanding empire of obesity, researchers delved into hepatic vagotomy’s (HV) potential to rewrite the cholesterol story. Following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the HV squad at the six-month checkpoint showcased a significant victory with lower total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein (TC/HDL) ratios. While not all hypotheses stood strong, the study unveiled a promising narrative […]
A Deep Dive into Anti-Obesity Medications
The battle against obesity is no one-size-fits-all, and this study delves into the arsenal—lifestyle tweaks, anti-obesity meds (AOMs), gadgets, and surgery. Researchers stress the need for a personalized approach, factoring in patient quirks, goals, and health hiccups. In this trial-and-error game, no crystal ball predicts the perfect AOM match. The takeaway? Prescribe sequentially, maybe mix […]
Cracking the Code: Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Holds Clues to Weight Regain in Gastric Bypass Graduates
Researchers delved into the post-gastric bypass world, unraveling the mystery of weight regain (WR). Examining 34 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass alumni, they discovered a correlation between the gastojejunal anastomosis (GJA) diameter and WR. However, excluding outliers with GJA over 30 mm nullified the link. The study highlights the potential of visual GJA estimation and emphasizes that […]
Mind Over Matter: Anxiety and Body Image Drive Binge Eating After Bariatric Surgery
In the post-bariatric world, where the battle against severe obesity is won, anxiety and negative body image emerge as sneaky foes, fostering binge eating disorder (BED). Surveying 92 patients, the study unveils the heavyweight champions—depression, anxiety, body image concerns, poor quality of life, and obesity—linked with BED. The knockout punch comes from anxiety and body […]
Gastric Bypass: A Shield Against Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Obesity
In a Nordic cohort study, researchers explored if bariatric surgery lowers esophageal and cardia adenocarcinoma risks linked to obesity. Of 748,932 participants, mainly undergoing gastric bypass, the surgery showed a significant decrease in esophageal adenocarcinoma risk over time, suggesting it may counteract its development in morbidly obese individuals. The study implies gastric bypass as a […]