Comparison of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity in a military institution.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance in the bariatric community as a definitive weight loss procedure; however, longitudinal data remain limited. The objective of this study was to compare weight loss results of LSG with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) up to 5 years postoperatively using anthropometric measurements. Prospectively collected bariatric database at the Naval Medical Center San Diego was retrospectively reviewed from 2005-2011 . Anthropometric factors, including weight and hip circumference were measured during standard yearly follow-up appointments. Surgical outcomes were tested by the Student t test and demographic variables by Fisher's exact and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. Follow-up was achieved in 147/226 LRYGB versus 130/208 LSG at year 1, 92/195 versus 81/151 at year 2, 64/145 versus 50/100 at year 3, 32/81 versus 18/54 at year 4, and 12/42 versus 14/15 at year 5. The excess weight loss (EWL) for LRYGB versus LSG was 72% versus 64.7% at 1 year (P = .002), 71.3% versus 65.5% at 2 years (P = .113), and 68.3% versus 57.4% at 5 years (P = .252), respectively. Similarly, the body mass index (BMI) decrease was statistically significant at 1 year (P = .001) but not on subsequent annual visits. Mean percent body adiposity index (BAI) decrease was 28.4% for LRYGB versus 26.8% for LSG at 1 year (P = .679) and 21.8% versus 29.8% at 2 years (P = .134), respectively. Weight loss measured in terms of %EWL and decrease in BMI and BAI did not show significance between LRYGB and LSG 2 years after surgery. Our study provides similar long-term weight loss between LSG and LRYGB, and therefore, LSG is a viable option as a definitive bariatric procedure.

Lim DM ，Taller J ，Bertucci W ，Riffenburgh RH ，O'Leary J ，Wisbach G ... -  《-》

Comparison of results after one year between sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m².

Although laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) was initially described as the first step of a 2-stage procedure for high-risk patients requiring laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), it is now being used as a single-stage procedure. Experience with laparoscopic bariatric surgery is growing, such that LRYGB is increasingly feasible for patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 kg/m². Nevertheless, outcomes for such category of patients following LSG and LRYGB are lacking. To compare weight loss and changes in obesity related co-morbidities at one year following LSG with LRYGB in patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m². The prospective database of a single surgery university center was queried for clinical and other relevant data. From January 2004 to January 2013, 74 and 285 patients underwent LSG or LRYGB with a BMI ≥ 50 kg/m². At one year, rate of follow-up was 92.8%. Success of surgery was defined as % of excess weight loss (%EWL)≥ 50% at one year. Logistic regression was used to compute odds ratio (OR) to evaluate the success at one year of surgery. LSG (N = 74) and LGBP (N = 285) groups did not differ for initial BMI (57.2 ± 7.1 versus 56.7 ± 5.5 kg/m²; P = .52), % of female (64.6% versus 73.7%, P = .13) or major adverse postoperative events (5.7% versus 6.7%; P = .85). At one year, the mean percentage of weight loss (%) (22.0 ± 7.6 versus 30.3 ± 7.4; P < .0001) and percentage of excess weight loss (%) (40.2 ± 15.2 versus 55.0 ± 14.6; P < .0001) and rates of remission of diabetes (47.5% versus 70.7%; P = .01) were greater in the LGBP than LSG group. In multivariate analyses (OR), LSG was an independent factor of failure of weight loss (.12; P < .0001) CONCLUSION: After 1 year of follow-up in patients with a BMI ≥ 50 kg/m², LRYGB provides better weight loss and resolution in diabetes than LSG with similar postoperative morbidity. Further long-term studies are needed to confirm these results.

Thereaux J ，Corigliano N ，Poitou C ，Oppert JM ，Czernichow S ，Bouillot JL ... -  《-》

Two-step conversion surgery after failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Comparison between laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic gastric sleeve.

Despite its worldwide popularity, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) requires revisional surgery for failures or complications, in 20-60% of cases. The purpose of this study was to compare in terms of efficacy and safety, the conversion of failed LAGB to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. (LSG). The bariatric database of our institution was reviewed to identify patients who had undergone conversion of failed LAGB to LRYGB or to LSG, from November 2007 to June 2012. A total of 108 patients were included. Of these, 74 (68.5%) underwent conversion to LRYGB and 34 to LSG. All of the procedures were performed in 2-stage and laparoscopically. The mean follow-up for the LRYGB group was 29.1±17.9 months while for the LSG patients was 24.2±14.3 months. The mean body mass index (BMI) prior LRYGB and LSG was 45.6±7.8 and 47.5±5.6 (P = .09), respectively. Postoperative complications occurred in 16.2% of the LRYGB patients and in 2.9% of the LSG group (P = .04). Mean percentage of excess weight loss was 59.9%±16.2% and 70.2%±16.7% in LRYGB, and it was 52.2%±11.4% and 59.9%±14.4% in LSG at 12 months (P = .007) and 24 months (P = .01) after conversion. In this series, LRYGB and LSG are both effective and adequate revisional procedure after failure of LAGB. While LRYGB seems to ensure greater weight loss at 24 months follow-up, LSG is associated with a lower postoperative morbidity.

Carandina S ，Maldonado PS ，Tabbara M ，Valenti A ，Rivkine E ，Polliand C ，Barrat C ... -  《-》

Conversion of failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?

In the literature, late complications and treatment failures in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) have been reported. When the patient presents with failure of LAGB, surgeons have the option to convert it to a different procedure. The aim of our study is to evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of converting LAGB to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Between March 2008 and October 2012, a total of 54 patients underwent conversion of LAGB at our institution. Of these patients, 41 (75.9%) were converted to LRYGB, and 13 (24.1%) patients were converted to LSG. A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database was performed, noting the outcomes and complications of the procedure. Mean body mass index at the time of conversion was 41.8±6.5 kg/m(2) in LRYGB and 39.0±6.6 kg/m(2) in LSG. Mean percentage of excess weight loss was 57.4%±17.0% and 62.4%±19.6% in LRYGB, and it was 47.7%±4.2% and 65.6%±34.5% in LSG at 12 months (P>.34) and 24 months (P>.79) after conversion. Of LRYGB patients, 7 (17.5%) were readmitted as a result of abdominal pain, dehydration, and nausea/vomiting, and 4 (10.0%) patients required reoperation. One LSG patient (8.3%) was readmitted for new-onset severe reflux and underwent hiatal hernia repair. She was converted to LRYGB 32 months after the LSG procedure. Readmission rate (P>.61) and reoperation rate (P>.63) did not show statistical difference between the 2 procedures. Converting LAGB to LSG and LRYGB both seem feasible and resulted in substantial further weight loss.

Moon RC ，Teixeira AF ，Jawad MA 《-》

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass versus laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case-control study and 3 years of follow-up.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become a popular surgical procedure among bariatric surgeons. Few studies have compared the efficacy of the procedure to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). We performed a case-control study to assess the surgical results, weight progression, and remission of co-morbid conditions. From January 2006 to September 2009, we selected 811 patients undergoing LSG as a primary procedure. These patients were matched by age, body mass index, and gender to 786 patients undergoing LRYGB. The complication rate, mortality, and percentage of excess weight loss after 1, 2, and 3 years were analyzed. The mean age for the LRYGB and LSG groups was 37.0 ± 10.3 and 36.4 ± 11.7 years, respectively (P = .120). Most of the patients were women (LRYGB 76.6% versus LSG 76.2%; P = .855). The preoperative body mass index before surgery was similar in both groups (LRYGB 38.0 ± 3.2 versus LSG 37.9 ± 4.6 kg/m(2); P = .617). The mean operative time was longer for LRYGB (106.2 ± 33.2 versus 76.6 ± 28.0 min; P <.001), and the hospital stay was longer for LRYGB (3.4 ± 4.4 versus 2.8 ± .8 for LSG; P <.001). The early complication rate was 7.1% for LRYGB and 2.9% for LSG (P <.001), and the suture leak rate was .7% for LRYGB and .5% for LSG (P = NS). The percentage of excess weight loss for LRYGB versus LSG at 1, 2, and 3 years was 97.2% ± 24.3% versus 86.4% ± 26.4% (P <.001), 94.6% ± 30.2% versus 84.1% ± 28.3% (P <.001), and 93.1% ± 25.0% versus 86.8% ± 27.1% (P = .082), respectively. The total cholesterol level at 1 year for LRYGB versus LSG was 169.0 ± 32.9 versus 193.6 ± 38.7 mg/dL, respectively (P <.001), and the rate of diabetes remission was similar in both groups (LRYGB 86.6% versus LSG 90.9%). LSG has become an acceptable primary bariatric procedure for obesity, with results comparable to LRYGB in this population.

Boza C ，Gamboa C ，Salinas J ，Achurra P ，Vega A ，Pérez G ... -  《-》