Obesity has been steadily increasing over the last three decades and is one of the leading causes of increased health costs due to its associated comorbidities. Unfortunately, conservative treatment including lifestyle changes did not achieve the desired results. Bariatric surgery, on the other hand, has emerged as an effective and safe treatment for obesity and its related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes. Much time has passed since the first Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was performed in the 1960s, and the operation technique has since evolved. New variations such as the distal gastric bypass as well as the omega loop bypass have been developed. Today, the laparoscopic gastric bypass is still the most widely applied bariatric operation technique, followed by laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. The refinement of the surgical technique and the introduction of laparoscopy have resulted in low perioperative morbidity and mortality after gastric bypass surgery. In this article, we will be discussing the history of gastric bypass surgery as well as presenting current data on excessive weight loss and resolution of comorbidities with a focus on diabetes. We will be looking into newer techniques such as omega loop bypass and their efficacy compared to the standard gastric bypass. Furthermore, we will be addressing the most important early and long-term complications, their diagnostic strategies as well as their management.
The role of overweight in chronic venous disease is still controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of overweight and obesity in chronic primary venous disease in relation to disease severity, using the CEAP and the Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) as well as well as body weight on the presence of concomitant primary deep venous reflux
Bariatric surgery is the most effective therapy to treat obesity and its sequelae. With the increasing incidence of obesity, the number of bariatric procedures has dramatically increased in recent years. The perioperative morbidity reached a very low level, and nearly all revisional bariatric procedures are primarily minimally invasive today. About 10-25% of the patients undergoing bariatric surgery require a revision at some point after their initial operation. Consequently, revisional bariatric surgery has emerged as a distinct practice, performed mainly at tertiary centers, to resolve complications caused by the primary operation and to provide satisfactory weight loss. In this review, our personal experience with revisional bariatric surgery is discussed against the background of the available literature. We further attempt to define major indications for revisional bariatric surgery and balance them with perioperative and long-term morbidity as well as the surgical outcome.
Background Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has become the gold standard in the therapy of benignant and malignant colorectal pathologies. Anastomotic leakage is still a reason for laparotomy; applying a diverting stoma or performing a Hartman's procedure is common [1,2]. Laparoscopic treatment of an early-detected anastomotic leakage is suggested from other authors [3,4]. In our video we demonstrate a combined minimal invasive transabdominal and transanal treatment concept in patients with early-detected anastomotic leakage. Methods Two consecutive patients developing an anastomotic leakage after single-port laparoscopic sigmoid resection for stage II/III diverticulitis (Hanson & Stock) were treated with a combined minimal invasive approach. Anastomotic leakage was diagnosed by triple contrast computed tomography on postoperative day 4 in patient one and on postoperative day 7 in patient two. Operative treatment was performed immediately on the same day without delay. Results In both patients a combined transanal and transabdominal approach was performed. First step was a diagnostic laparoscopy in order to exclude fecal peritonitis. Using a single-port device (SILS TM Port Covidien TM ), transanal inspection of the anastomosis was also performed: In both patients anastomotic tissue margins were vital, and the leakage affected only a quarter of the anastomotic circumference. Transanal stitches were placed to close the anastomotic leakage. Laparoscopic transabdominal irrigation was performed, and two suction drainages were placed in the pelvis. Postoperative antibiotic treatment and a gradual return to slid food were carried out. Functional result at follow-up of 102 and 112 days (with rectoscopy) showed no residual leak and no stricture of the anastomosis, and both of patients had a normal rectal function.
Linear stapled laparoscopic gastric bypass had fewer stenotic strictures with similar weight loss at 1 year compared to circular stapling technique.
Although rare, postoperatively retained foreign bodies in the abdominal cavity still represent a serious issue for the surgical team as for the patients. Its clinical manifestation is often unspecific and the cases are therefore only irregularly registered. There are several known factors that increase the risk of retention of a foreign body, for example emergency surgeries, unplanned changes in procedure or a high body mass index. In this article, we would like to report the case of a male patient with a foreign body in the right lower quadrant after open appendectomy mimicking a tumor.
Background:The postthrombotic syndrome account for approximately one half of advanced chronic insufficiency, and its incidence is related to the severity of the thrombotic event and the quality of the treatment in the acute phase, but also influenced by the behavior and lifestyle of the patient (physical activity, weight control and compliance to elastic stockings¼). The aim of therapeutic education is to help the patient to achieve the required changes in lifestyle and health related behaviors by improving his knowledge, skills and motivation, which seem appropriate in patients with high risk of postthrombotic syndrome. We developed and performed a preliminary evaluation of a structured therapeutic education program dedicated to the patients with a recent episode of proximal deep vein thrombosis.Methods: The education program is organized as a six days course for small groups of 6 to 10 patients who benefit from, one individual educative consultation, four group education workshops and six sessions of active balneotherapy, also aiming at educational objectives. Three training courses were organized in three different spa resorts specifically dedicated to the care of patients with venous diseases (La Léchère, Rochefort et Bagnoles de l'Orne). Main inclusion criteria were a recent (Ͻ2 years) proximal DVT of the lower limbs remaining symptomatic but with no skin changes (C0s-C3), availability for the course and written consent. An evaluation of CIVIQ2 quality of life scale (autoevaluation), and VCSS and Villalta score (by an independent observer) was performed at inclusion, and at 2 and 6 months follow-up.Results: Twelve women and nine (median age 58 years; 20-89) were enrolled. No dropout was observed during follow-up. Every participant declared a high level of satisfaction level. Two and six months follow-up showed a significant improvement of the CIVIQ2 quality of life scale (PϽ.01), the VCSS (PϽ.05) and the Villalta score (PϽ.01).Conclusion: This promising results have to be confirmed in a larger scale randomized controlled study with longer follow-up, which has just started.
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