David Edholm1, Ingmar Näslund2, F Anders Karlsson3, Eva Rask4, Magnus Sundbom5. 1. Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Electronic address: dedholm@gmail.com. 2. Department of Surgical Sciences, Örebro County Council, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden. 3. Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. 4. Centre for Health Care Sciences, Örebro County Council, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden. 5. Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gastric banding (GB) and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) may result in unsatisfactory weight loss or intolerable side effects. Such outcomes are potential indications for additional bariatric surgery, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is frequently used at such revisions (rRYGB). The present study examined long-term results of rRYGB. METHODS: In total, 175 patients who had undergone rRYGB between 1993 and 2003 at 2 university hospitals received a questionnaire regarding their current status. The questionnaire was returned by 131 patients (75% follow-up rate, 66 VBG and 65 GB patients). Blood samples were obtained and medical charts studied. The reason for conversion was mainly unsatisfactory weight loss among the VBG patients and intolerable side effects among GB patients. RESULTS: The 131 patients (112 women), mean age 41.8 years at rRYGB, were evaluated at mean 11.9 years (range 7-17) after rRYGB. Mean body mass index of those with prior unsatisfactory weight loss was reduced from 40.1 kg/m(2) (range 28.7-52.2) to 32.6 kg/m(2) (range 19.1-50.2) (P<.01). Only 2 patients (2%) underwent additional bariatric surgery after rRYGB. The overall result was satisfactory for 74% of the patients. Only 21% of the patients adhered to the recommendation of lifelong multivitamin supplements while 76% took vitamin B12. Anemia was present in 18%. CONCLUSIONS: rRYGB results in sustained weight loss and satisfied patients when VBG or GB have failed. Subsequent bariatric surgery was rare but micronutrient deficiencies were frequent.
BACKGROUND: Gastric banding (GB) and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) may result in unsatisfactory weight loss or intolerable side effects. Such outcomes are potential indications for additional bariatric surgery, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is frequently used at such revisions (rRYGB). The present study examined long-term results of rRYGB. METHODS: In total, 175 patients who had undergone rRYGB between 1993 and 2003 at 2 university hospitals received a questionnaire regarding their current status. The questionnaire was returned by 131 patients (75% follow-up rate, 66 VBG and 65 GB patients). Blood samples were obtained and medical charts studied. The reason for conversion was mainly unsatisfactory weight loss among the VBG patients and intolerable side effects among GB patients. RESULTS: The 131 patients (112 women), mean age 41.8 years at rRYGB, were evaluated at mean 11.9 years (range 7-17) after rRYGB. Mean body mass index of those with prior unsatisfactory weight loss was reduced from 40.1 kg/m(2) (range 28.7-52.2) to 32.6 kg/m(2) (range 19.1-50.2) (P<.01). Only 2 patients (2%) underwent additional bariatric surgery after rRYGB. The overall result was satisfactory for 74% of the patients. Only 21% of the patients adhered to the recommendation of lifelong multivitamin supplements while 76% took vitamin B12. Anemia was present in 18%. CONCLUSIONS: rRYGB results in sustained weight loss and satisfied patients when VBG or GB have failed. Subsequent bariatric surgery was rare but micronutrient deficiencies were frequent.
Authors: Mustafa Raoof; Ingmar Näslund; Eva Rask; Jan Karlsson; Magnus Sundbom; David Edholm; F Anders Karlsson; Felicity Svensson; Eva Szabo Journal: Obes Surg Date: 2015-07 Impact factor: 4.129
Authors: Martin R van Wezenbeek; Frans J F Smulders; Jean-Paul J G M de Zoete; Misha D Luyer; Gust van Montfort; Simon W Nienhuijs Journal: World J Gastrointest Surg Date: 2016-03-27