Abdelrahman Nimeri1,2, Mohammed Al Hadad3, Mousa Khoursheed4, Ahmed Maasher5,6, Aayed Al Qahtani7, Talat Al Shaban5,6, Hayssam Fawal8, Bassem Safadi9, Amer Alderazi10, Emad Abdalla11, Ahmad Bashir12. 1. Bariatric and Metabolic Institute Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Nimeri@gmail.com. 2. Division of General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Nimeri@gmail.com. 3. Dr Hadad Health Point Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 4. Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait. 5. Bariatric and Metabolic Institute Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 6. Division of General, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 7. King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 8. Makassed General Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon. 9. American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. 10. Sulaimania Medical Complex, Beirut, Lebanon. 11. Mansoura University, Mansoura City, Egypt. 12. Jordan Hospital, Amman, Jordan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is common in the Middle East region. However, regional accreditation bodies and guidelines are lacking. We present the current peri-operative practice of bariatric surgery in the Middle East region. SETTING: Public and private practice in the Middle East region. METHODS: A questionnaire was designed to study trends of peri-operative care in bariatric surgery. It was sent to members of the Pan Arab Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (PASMBS). RESULTS: Ninety-three surgeons (88.6%) responded, 63.4% were in private practice, 68.5% have been in practice for more than 5 years, and 61.1% performed more than 125 cases per year. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) was the commonest procedure performed, then laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), one anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass (OAGB/MGB), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Pre-operatively as a routine, 65% referred patients for dietitian and (78.3%) for smoking cessation. In contrast as a routine, 22.6% referred patients to a psychologist, 30% screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and when they did, they did not use a questionnaire. For patients 50 years of age, 22% performed a screening colonoscopy and 33.7% referred patients to a cardiologist. Intra-operatively as a routine, 25.3% placed a drain and 42.2% placed urinary catheters. In contrast, 77.1% performed a leak test (82.7% as a methylene blue leak test). Post-operatively, 79.5% used chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism and 89% required patients to take vitamins. In contrast, 25% prescribed ursodeoxycholic acid. CONCLUSION: The wide variation in the peri-operative care of bariatric surgery in the Middle East region highlights the need for regional guidelines based on international guidelines.
BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is common in the Middle East region. However, regional accreditation bodies and guidelines are lacking. We present the current peri-operative practice of bariatric surgery in the Middle East region. SETTING: Public and private practice in the Middle East region. METHODS: A questionnaire was designed to study trends of peri-operative care in bariatric surgery. It was sent to members of the Pan Arab Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (PASMBS). RESULTS: Ninety-three surgeons (88.6%) responded, 63.4% were in private practice, 68.5% have been in practice for more than 5 years, and 61.1% performed more than 125 cases per year. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) was the commonest procedure performed, then laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), one anastomosis gastric bypass/mini gastric bypass (OAGB/MGB), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Pre-operatively as a routine, 65% referred patients for dietitian and (78.3%) for smoking cessation. In contrast as a routine, 22.6% referred patients to a psychologist, 30% screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and when they did, they did not use a questionnaire. For patients 50 years of age, 22% performed a screening colonoscopy and 33.7% referred patients to a cardiologist. Intra-operatively as a routine, 25.3% placed a drain and 42.2% placed urinary catheters. In contrast, 77.1% performed a leak test (82.7% as a methylene blue leak test). Post-operatively, 79.5% used chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism and 89% required patients to take vitamins. In contrast, 25% prescribed ursodeoxycholic acid. CONCLUSION: The wide variation in the peri-operative care of bariatric surgery in the Middle East region highlights the need for regional guidelines based on international guidelines.
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Bariatric surgery practice; Middle East; Peri-operative
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