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BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is among the most performed bariatric surgery techniques. One known complication of RYGB surgery is food intolerance, which may limit the intake of protein. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship of food intolerance after RYGB surgery with masticatory efficiency, chewing time and cycles, and consumption of protein and red meat. METHODS: A case-control study in subjects with and without food intolerance (regurgitation and/or vomiting more than once a week) aged over 18 years old who had undergone RYGB more than 2 years prior, with an absence of no more than 2 dental units and normal oral motor system evaluation. Masticatory efficiency was evaluated by the granulometry of red meat chewed by the study subject according to a predefined protocol using a sieving technique and classified from very poor to excellent. Protein and red meat consumption were evaluated by usual food recall and a 3-day dietary diary. RESULTS: The study population consisted of 24 cases (37.7 ± 7.57 years old, 79.2% females) and 68 controls (38.0 ± 8.75 years old, 61.8% females). There was a statistically significant association (p = 0.001 by the ranksum test) between food intolerance and masticatory efficiency, with 58.3% of cases and 23.5% of controls showing very poor masticatory efficiency. No evidence was found of an association of food intolerance with chewing time, chewing cycles, low protein or red meat consumption. CONCLUSION: Masticatory inefficiency is a contributing factor to food intolerance after RYGB, regardless of time and chewing cycles. No relationship was found between food intolerance and consumption of red meat and protein.

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OBJECTIVE: biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is a complex, malabsorptive procedure, associated with improved weight loss and metabolic control. Staged surgery with sleeve gastrectomy as the first stage is an option for reducing complications in superobese patients. However, some problems persist: large livers can hamper the surgical approach and complications such as leaks can be severe. Intestinal transit bipartition is a modified and simplified model of biliopancreatic diversion that complements sleeve gastrectomy. It is similar to the duodenal switch, but with less complexity and fewer nutritional consequences. This study assessed the feasibility and safety of isolated transit bipartition as the initial procedure in a two-step surgery to treat superobesity. METHODS: this prospective study included 41 superobese patients, with mean BMI 54.5±3.5kg/m2. We performed a laparoscopic isolated transit bipartition as the first procedure in a new staged approach. We analyzed weight loss and complications during one year of follow-up. RESULTS: we completed all the procedures by laparoscopy. After six months, the mean percent excess weight loss was 28%, remaining stable until the end of the study. There were no intraoperative difficulties. Half of the patients experienced early diarrhea, and three had marginal ulcers. There were no major surgical complications or deaths. CONCLUSION: isolated laparoscopic transit bipartition is a new option for a staged approach in superobesity, which can provide a safer second procedure after effective weight loss over six months. It may be useful particularly in the management of patients with severe obesity.

OBJETIVO: o duodenal switch é um procedimento disabsortivo complexo, associado aos melhores resultados de perda de peso e controle metabólico. A cirurgia em etapas, com gastrectomia vertical como primeiro passo, é uma opção para reduzir complicações em pacientes superobesos. No entanto, alguns problemas persistem, como fígados grandes, que dificultam a abordagem cirúrgica, e complicações, como fístulas graves. A bipartição do trânsito intestinal é um modelo modificado e simplificado de desvio biliopancreático que complementa a gastrectomia vertical. É semelhante ao duodenal switch com menores complexidade e consequências nutricionais. Este estudo avaliou a viabilidade e a segurança da bipartição de trânsito isolada como o procedimento inicial para tratar a superobesidade. MÉTODOS: foram incluídos 41 pacientes superobesos, com IMC médio de 54,5±3,5kg/m2. Uma bipartição de trânsito isolada laparoscópica foi realizada como o primeiro procedimento em uma nova abordagem em duas etapas. Perda de peso e complicações foram analisadas durante um ano de acompanhamento. RESULTADOS: todos os procedimentos foram completados por laparoscopia. Após seis meses, a perda média de excesso de peso percentual foi de 28%, permanecendo estável até o final do estudo. Não houve dificuldades intraoperatórias. Metade dos pacientes apresentou diarreia precoce e três tiveram úlceras marginais. Não houve complicações cirúrgicas maiores ou mortes. CONCLUSÃO: a bipartição de trânsito isolada laparoscópica é uma nova opção para uma abordagem em estágios na superobesidade, que pode permitir um segundo procedimento mais seguro após a perda de peso ao longo de seis meses. Pode ser útil, particularmente, para pacientes com obesidade grave.

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RESUMO Objetivo: o duodenal switch é um procedimento disabsortivo complexo, associado aos melhores resultados de perda de peso e controle metabólico. A cirurgia em etapas, com gastrectomia vertical como primeiro passo, é uma opção para reduzir complicações em pacientes superobesos. No entanto, alguns problemas persistem, como fígados grandes, que dificultam a abordagem cirúrgica, e complicações, como fístulas graves. A bipartição do trânsito intestinal é um modelo modificado e simplificado de desvio biliopancreático que complementa a gastrectomia vertical. É semelhante ao duodenal switch com menores complexidade e consequências nutricionais. Este estudo avaliou a viabilidade e a segurança da bipartição de trânsito isolada como o procedimento inicial para tratar a superobesidade. Métodos: foram incluídos 41 pacientes superobesos, com IMC médio de 54,5±3,5kg/m2. Uma bipartição de trânsito isolada laparoscópica foi realizada como o primeiro procedimento em uma nova abordagem em duas etapas. Perda de peso e complicações foram analisadas durante um ano de acompanhamento. Resultados: todos os procedimentos foram completados por laparoscopia. Após seis meses, a perda média de excesso de peso percentual foi de 28%, permanecendo estável até o final do estudo. Não houve dificuldades intraoperatórias. Metade dos pacientes apresentou diarreia precoce e três tiveram úlceras marginais. Não houve complicações cirúrgicas maiores ou mortes. Conclusão: a bipartição de trânsito isolada laparoscópica é uma nova opção para uma abordagem em estágios na superobesidade, que pode permitir um segundo procedimento mais seguro após a perda de peso ao longo de seis meses. Pode ser útil, particularmente, para pacientes com obesidade grave.

ABSTRACT Objective: biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch is a complex, malabsorptive procedure, associated with improved weight loss and metabolic control. Staged surgery with sleeve gastrectomy as the first stage is an option for reducing complications in superobese patients. However, some problems persist: large livers can hamper the surgical approach and complications such as leaks can be severe. Intestinal transit bipartition is a modified and simplified model of biliopancreatic diversion that complements sleeve gastrectomy. It is similar to the duodenal switch, but with less complexity and fewer nutritional consequences. This study assessed the feasibility and safety of isolated transit bipartition as the initial procedure in a two-step surgery to treat superobesity. Methods: this prospective study included 41 superobese patients, with mean BMI 54.5±3.5kg/m2. We performed a laparoscopic isolated transit bipartition as the first procedure in a new staged approach. We analyzed weight loss and complications during one year of follow-up. Results: we completed all the procedures by laparoscopy. After six months, the mean percent excess weight loss was 28%, remaining stable until the end of the study. There were no intraoperative difficulties. Half of the patients experienced early diarrhea, and three had marginal ulcers. There were no major surgical complications or deaths. Conclusion: isolated laparoscopic transit bipartition is a new option for a staged approach in superobesity, which can provide a safer second procedure after effective weight loss over six months. It may be useful particularly in the management of patients with severe obesity.

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BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery often leads to food intolerance, especially protein intake. AIM: This is to investigate the association of food intolerance with protein intake and chewing parameters in patients who underwent RYGB surgery 2 years prior. METHODS: An observational study was carried out in 30 patients aged between 18 and 60 years old with at least a 2-year postoperative period since undergoing RYGB surgery. A specific questionnaire was applied to obtain a food tolerance score; a masticatory efficiency, chewing cycles, and time were evaluated with a standard test based on the size of the fragmentation of almonds and of meat after a certain chewing time. Protein intake was evaluated by 24-h dietary recall. RESULTS: Mean age was 42.3 ± 11.2 years; mean body mass index was 33 ± 6 kg/m2; and mean time since surgery was 4.9 years. The food tolerance score was 23.4 ± 3.3 points. There was no evidence of an association between food tolerance and chewing efficiency for meat (p = 0.28) nor between food tolerance and protein intake (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.03, p = 0.86). Regarding chewing efficiency with almonds, tolerance was higher in patients with optimal efficiency than among those with good and acceptable efficiency (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: In the evaluation of mastication using almonds, food tolerance increased with the number of chewing cycles and with greater chewing efficiency; the same association was not found in the evaluation using red meat.

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BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus has a high long-term remission rate after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), but few studies have analyzed patients with BMI<35 kg/m2. AIM: To compare glycemic control after LRYGB between BMI 30-35 kg/m2 (intervention group or IG) and >35 kg/m2 patients (control group or CG) and to evaluate weight loss, comorbidities and surgical morbidity. METHODS: Sixty-six diabetic patients (30 in IG group and 36 in CG group) were submitted to LRYGB. Data collected annually after surgery were analyzed with generalized estimating equations. RESULTS: Average follow-up was 4.3 years. There was no statistical difference between groups using complete remission American Diabetes Association criteria (OR 2.214, 95%CI 0.800-5.637, p=0.13). There was significant difference between groups using partial remission American Diabetes Association criteria (p=0.002), favouring the CG group (OR 6.392, 95%CI 1.922-21.260). The higher BMI group also had lower HbA1c levels (-0.77%, 95%CI -1.26 to -0.29, p=0.002). There were no significant differences in remission of hypertension, dyslipidemia and surgical morbidity, while weight was better controlled in the IG group. CONCLUSION: No differences were found in diabetes complete remission, although greater partial remission and the lower levels of glycated hemoglobin in the BMI >35 kg/m2 group suggest a better response among more obese diabetic patients with LRYGB. In addition, both groups had important metabolic modifications at the expense of low morbidity.

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BACKGROUND: Type-2 diabetes (T2D) patients with body mass index (BMI) below 35 kg/m2 carry lower remission rates than severely obese T2D individuals submitted to "standard limb lengths" Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Mild-obese patients appear to have more severe forms of T2D, where the mechanisms of glycemic control after a standard-RYGB may be insufficient. The elongation of the biliopancreatic limb may lead to greater stimulation of the distal intestine, alterations in bile acids and intestinal microbiota, among other mechanisms, leading to better metabolic outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the RYGB with a biliopancreatic limb of 200 cm in the control of T2D in patients with BMI 30-35 kg/m2. METHODS: From January 2011 to May 2015, 102 T2D patients with BMI from 30 to 34.9 kg/m2 underwent laparoscopic RYGB with the biliopancreatic-limb of 200 cm and the alimentary-limb of 50 cm. RESULTS: There were no deaths or reoperations. The mean follow-up was 28.1 months. The mean BMI dropped from 32.5 to 25.1 kg/m2, while the mean fasting glucose decreased from 182.9 to 89.8 mg/dl and the mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) went from 8.7 to 5.2%. During follow-up, 92.2% had their T2D under complete control (HbA1c < 6%, no anti-diabetic medications), while 7.8% were under partial control. Control of hypertension and dyslipidemia were 89.4 and 85.5%, respectively. No patient developed hypoalbuminemia, and there were mild micronutrient deficiencies. CONCLUSIONS: RYGB with long-biliopancreatic and short-alimentary limbs is safe and seems effective in achieving complete control of T2D in patients with BMIs between 30 and 35 kg/m2.

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ABSTRACT Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus has a high long-term remission rate after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), but few studies have analyzed patients with BMI<35 kg/m2. Aim: To compare glycemic control after LRYGB between BMI 30-35 kg/m2 (intervention group or IG) and >35 kg/m2 patients (control group or CG) and to evaluate weight loss, comorbidities and surgical morbidity. Methods: Sixty-six diabetic patients (30 in IG group and 36 in CG group) were submitted to LRYGB. Data collected annually after surgery were analyzed with generalized estimating equations. Results: Average follow-up was 4.3 years. There was no statistical difference between groups using complete remission American Diabetes Association criteria (OR 2.214, 95%CI 0.800-5.637, p=0.13). There was significant difference between groups using partial remission American Diabetes Association criteria (p=0.002), favouring the CG group (OR 6.392, 95%CI 1.922-21.260). The higher BMI group also had lower HbA1c levels (-0.77%, 95%CI -1.26 to -0.29, p=0.002). There were no significant differences in remission of hypertension, dyslipidemia and surgical morbidity, while weight was better controlled in the IG group. Conclusion: No differences were found in diabetes complete remission, although greater partial remission and the lower levels of glycated hemoglobin in the BMI >35 kg/m2 group suggest a better response among more obese diabetic patients with LRYGB. In addition, both groups had important metabolic modifications at the expense of low morbidity.

RESUMO Racional: Diabete mellito tipo 2 apresenta alta taxa de remissão em longo prazo após derivação gástrica em Y-de-Roux (DGYR), mas poucos estudos analisaram pacientes com IMC <35 kg/m2. Objetivo: Comparar o controle glicêmico de pacientes após DGYR entre IMC 30-35 kg/m2 (grupo intervenção ou GI) e >35 kg/m2 (grupo controle ou GC) e avaliar a perda de peso, comorbidades e morbidade cirúrgica. Método: Sessenta e seis pacientes diabéticos (30 no grupo GI e 36 no GC) foram submetidos à DGYR. Dados foram coletados anualmente após a operação e analisados com equações de estimativa generalizada. Resultados: A média de seguimento foi 4,3 anos. Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos usando critérios de remissão completa da American Diabetes Association (OR 2,214, 95%IC 0,800-5,637, p=0,13). Houve diferença significativa entre os grupos usando critérios de remissão parcial da American Diabetes Association (p=0,002), favorecendo o grupo GC (OR 6,392, 95%IC 1,922-21,260). O grupo com IMC maior também teve menores níveis de HbA1c (-0,77%, 95%IC -1,26 a -0,29, p=0,002). Não houve diferença significativa na remissão de hipertensão, dislipidemia e morbidade cirúrgica, enquanto o peso foi melhor controlado no grupo GI. Conclusão: Nenhuma diferença foi encontrada na remissão completa do diabete, embora maior remissão parcial e menores níveis de hemoglobina glicada no grupo com IMC >35 kg/m2 sugiram melhor resposta entre diabéticos mais obesos com DGYR. Além disso, ambos os grupos tiveram importantes modificações metabólicas às custas da baixa morbidade.

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PURPOSE: To compare differences in the occurrence and changed domains of sexual dysfunction in obese and non-obese Brazilian women. METHODS: Female Sexual Function Index, based on six domains, to investigate 31 sexual dysfunction incidence for obese compared to 32 non-obese women, was used. Statistical analysis using ANOVA and MANOVA were performed to compare total scores of Female Sexual Function Index among groups and to identify the differences among domains, Student t -test was used. Statistical significant level was established for all tests for p<0.05. RESULTS: No difference in female sexual dysfunction frequency between obese (25.8%) and non-obese women (22.5%) was found. However, an important distinction in which aspects of sexual life were affected was found. While the obese group was impaired in three domains of sexual life (desire, orgasm, and arousal), in the control group five aspects were dysfunctional (desire, orgasm, arousal, pain and lubrication). Future research exploring psychological outcomes in obese females, such as body image and measures of positive and negative effect, might better characterize the female sexual dysfunction in this group. CONCLUSIONS: Obesity does not appear to be an independent factor for allow quality of female sexual life. However, disturbance associated to obesity indicates a low frequency of disorder in physical domains, suggesting that psychological factors seem to be mainly involved in the sexual dysfunction in obese women.

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Abstract PURPOSE: To compare differences in the occurrence and changed domains of sexual dysfunction in obese and non-obese Brazilian women. METHODS: Female Sexual Function Index, based on six domains, to investigate 31 sexual dysfunction incidence for obese compared to 32 non-obese women, was used. Statistical analysis using ANOVA and MANOVA were performed to compare total scores of Female Sexual Function Index among groups and to identify the differences among domains, Student t -test was used. Statistical significant level was established for all tests for p<0.05. RESULTS: No difference in female sexual dysfunction frequency between obese (25.8%) and non-obese women (22.5%) was found. However, an important distinction in which aspects of sexual life were affected was found. While the obese group was impaired in three domains of sexual life (desire, orgasm, and arousal), in the control group five aspects were dysfunctional (desire, orgasm, arousal, pain and lubrication). Future research exploring psychological outcomes in obese females, such as body image and measures of positive and negative effect, might better characterize the female sexual dysfunction in this group. CONCLUSIONS: Obesity does not appear to be an independent factor for allow quality of female sexual life. However, disturbance associated to obesity indicates a low frequency of disorder in physical domains, suggesting that psychological factors seem to be mainly involved in the sexual dysfunction in obese women.

Resumo OBJETIVO: Comparar as diferenças na incidência de disfunção sexual nos seis diferentes domínios de mulheres brasileiras obesas e não obesas. MÉTODOS: Foi usado o Female Sexual Function Index , que discrimina seis domínios de disfunção, para investigar a incidência de disfunção sexual em 31 mulheres obesas e 32 mulheres não obesas. Foi realizada análise estatística utilizando ANOVA e MANOVA para comparar os escores totais doFemale Sexual Function Index entre os grupos, bem como empregado o teste t para identificar as diferenças relacionadas aos domínios. O nível de significância estatística estabelecido para todos os testes foi de p<0,05. RESULTADOS: Não foi encontrada diferença significante nas diferentes incidências de disfunção sexual feminina entre o grupo de pacientes obesas (25,8%) e o grupo de não obesas (22,5%). Contudo, foi evidenciada uma importante distinção em quais aspectos da vida sexual foram afetados nos dois grupos. Enquanto as mulheres obesas foram impactadas em apenas três domínios subjetivos do Female Sexual Function Index (desejo, orgasmo e excitação), o grupo controle apresentou disfunção em cinco aspectos (desejo, orgasmo, excitação, dor e lubrificação). Pesquisas futuras explorando aspectos psicológicos em mulheres obesas, como a avaliação da autoimagem corporal e seus aspectos negativos ou positivos sobre as pacientes, deverão auxiliar na melhor caracterização da disfunção sexual feminina neste grupo. CONCLUSÕES: A obesidade não parece constituir um fator de risco independente para uma baixa qualidade de vida sexual feminina. Contudo, as disfunções associadas à obesidade foram menos evidenciadas em domínios fisiológicos, sugerindo que aspectos psicológicos parecem estar primariamente envolvidos na etiologia da disfunção sexual de mulheres obesas.

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RACIONAL: A literatura mostra que a derivação gastrojejunal em Y-de-Roux apresenta grande eficiência no controle do peso como também na resolução do diabete melito tipo 2, porém estudos após o bypass gástrico em Y-de-Roux tem mostrado piora do controle glicêmico em porcentagem considerável e os fatores associados não são completamente conhecidos. OBJETIVO: Estudar o perfil dos pacientes obesos, que apresentaram ausência de remissão do diabete e/ou perda insuficiente de peso, submetidos ao bypass gástrico em Y-de-Roux. MÉTODO: Estudo caso-controle, incluindo 32 pacientes submetidos à esta operação há pelo menos dois anos com resultados insatisfatórios relacionados à perda de peso ou ausência de remissão completa do diabete. Um grupo controle foi constituído por outros 32 pacientes submetidos à mesma operação e no mesmo serviço, pareados por idade e tempo de operação. Um questionário estruturado foi aplicado com e dados clínicos e laboratoriais colhidos e analisados. RESULTADOS: Dos casos e controles avaliados, o IMC médio foi de 38,9 kg/m² e 29,5 kg/m²; a perda do excesso de peso foi de 56,10% e 77,23%; o percentual de reganho de peso, do peso inicial perdido, foi de 20,22% e 7,67%. Os antecedentes familiares para diabete e hipertensão arterial mostraram relação significativa entre casos e controles, com razão de chances de 9,00 para diabete, 5,44 para hipertensão e intolerância alimentar mostrou relação significativa entre casos e controles. CONCLUSÃO: Intolerância alimentar persistente e antecedentes familiares para diabete e hipertensão mostraram-se associados à menor perda e reganho de peso, ou menor chance de remissão completa do diabete após o bypass gástrico.

BACKGROUND: The literature reports that gastrojejunal derivation with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is highly efficient in controlling weight and resolving; but studies have shown worsened glycemic control in a considerable number of patients and associated factors that have not been fully elucidated. AIM: To analyze the profile of patients submitted to gastric bypass that did not achieve satisfactory weight loss or complete diabetes remission. METHODS: Case-control study of 32 patients submitted to gastric bypass with at least two years postoperative time, unsatisfactory results in terms of weight loss or absence of complete diabetes remission. The control group was composed of another 32 patients submitted to the same operation at the same facility, matched for age and postoperative time. A structured questionnaire was applied and clinical and laboratory data were analyzed. RESULTS: Among the cases and controls, BMI was 38.9 kg/m² and 29.5 kg/m2, excess weight loss was 56.1% and 77.2%, % excess weight regain of initial excess weight loss, was 20.2% and 7.7%, respectively. Family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and food intolerance showed a significant relationship between cases and controls. CONCLUSION: Food intolerance and family history of hypertension and diabetes were associated to lower loss and weight regain or less likelihood of complete diabetes remission after gastric bypass.

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BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass is considered one of the most effective treatments for maintaining long-term weight loss. However, it is associated to failures manifested by the inability to maintain weight loss, weight gain or poor glycemic control. OBJECTIVE: Study the possible factors that influence weight loss failure and/or DM2 remission. METHODS: Case-control study of 159 patients submitted to gastric by-pass two or more years postoperatively. Twenty-four individuals with unsatisfactory weight loss and/or DM2 remission were selected as cases and 24 with satisfactory weight loss and/or absence of DM2 remission as controls, matched for age and postoperative time. RESULTS: Of the 24 cases and controls evaluated, the percentage weight gain was 19.32% and 8.68%, percentage DM2 remission 26.6% and 87.5% and percentage DM2 recurrence 6.6% and 0.0%, respectively. Cases and controls exhibited mean maximum preoperative BMI of 53.50±12.24 kg/m2 and 48.77±5.19 kg/m2, respectively. These values were statistically significant in terms of poor weight management or failed surgery. CONCLUSION: Patients with elevated initial maximum BMI (≥ 50kg/m2) displayed higher weight loss failure rates. Food intolerance and socioeconomic differences are considered factors in weight gain.

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RACIONAL: A derivação gastrojejunal em Y-de-Roux é considerada um dos tratamentos mais eficientes para a manutenção de peso a longo prazo; porém, está associada à falhas manifestadas por impossibilidade de manutenção ou reganho de peso e descontrole glicêmico. OBJETIVO: Estudar os possíveis fatores que influenciam na falha do controle de peso e ou remissão da DM2. MÉTODOS: Estudo do tipo caso-controle, com 159 pacientes submetidos ao bypass gástrico com dois anos ou mais de pós-operatório, sendo selecionados para casos 24 pacientes com perda ponderal insatisfatória e ou ausência de remissão da DM2 e para controle 24 pacientes com perda ponderal satisfatória e ou remissão do DM2, pareados por idade e tempo de pós-operatório. RESULTADOS: Dos 24 casos e 24 controles avaliados, o percentual de reganho de peso foi de 19,32% e 8,68% e o percentual de remissão da DM2 foi de 26,6% e 87,5% assim como o percentual de recorrência da DM2 foi de 6,6% e 0,0% para casos e controles. Observando o IMC máximo pré-operatório, os casos apresentaram em média 53,50±12,24 kg/m2 e controles 48,77±5,19 kg/m2 sendo que o IMC máximo anterior ao bypass gástrico foi estatisticamente significativo no que se refere à falha no controle de peso ou insucesso da operação. CONCLUSÃO: Pacientes com IMC máximo inicial elevado (≥ 50kg/m2) apresentaram maior índice de falha na perda ponderal. A intolerância alimentar e diferenças socioeconômicas são consideradas fatores de reganho de peso.

BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass is considered one of the most effective treatments for maintaining long-term weight loss. However, it is associated to failures manifested by the inability to maintain weight loss, weight gain or poor glycemic control. OBJETIVE: Study the possible factors that influence weight loss failure and/or DM2 remission. METHODS: Case-control study of 159 patients submitted to gastric by-pass two or more years postoperatively. Twenty-four individuals with unsatisfactory weight loss and/or DM2 remission were selected as cases and 24 with satisfactory weight loss and/or absence of DM2 remission as controls, matched for age and postoperative time. RESULTS: Of the 24 cases and controls evaluated, the percentage weight gain was 19.32% and 8.68%, percentage DM2 remission 26.6% and 87.5% and percentage DM2 recurrence 6.6% and 0.0%, respectively. Cases and controls exhibited mean maximum preoperative BMI of 53.50±12.24 kg/m2 and 48.77±5.19 kg/m2, respectively. These values were statistically significant in terms of poor weight management or failed surgery. CONCLUSION: Patients with elevated initial maximum BMI (≥ 50kg/m2) displayed higher weight loss failure rates. Food intolerance and socioeconomic differences are considered factors in weight gain.

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BACKGROUND: The literature reports that gastrojejunal derivation with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is highly efficient in controlling weight and resolving; but studies have shown worsened glycemic control in a considerable number of patients and associated factors that have not been fully elucidated. AIM: To analyze the profile of patients submitted to gastric bypass that did not achieve satisfactory weight loss or complete diabetes remission. METHODS: Case-control study of 32 patients submitted to gastric bypass with at least two years postoperative time, unsatisfactory results in terms of weight loss or absence of complete diabetes remission. The control group was composed of another 32 patients submitted to the same operation at the same facility, matched for age and postoperative time. A structured questionnaire was applied and clinical and laboratory data were analyzed. RESULTS: Among the cases and controls, BMI was 38.9 kg/m² and 29.5 kg/m2, excess weight loss was 56.1% and 77.2%, % excess weight regain of initial excess weight loss, was 20.2% and 7.7%, respectively. Family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and food intolerance showed a significant relationship between cases and controls. CONCLUSION: Food intolerance and family history of hypertension and diabetes were associated to lower loss and weight regain or less likelihood of complete diabetes remission after gastric bypass.

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INTRODUCTION: Initially conceived as the first of two stages in operations such as gastric bypass or duodenal switch in high-risk patients, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy has increasingly become the definitive procedure for treating obesity and its comorbidities. Although it is associated with excellent results and postoperative quality of life, a number of complications related to improper position and/or gastric tube deformities, resulting from loss of natural fixation, may be associated to symptoms of persistent food intolerance and/or gastroesophageal reflux. AIM: To present the gastric fixation strategy in vertical sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of obesity and related diseases. TECHNIQUE: The gastric suture line along the "new greater curvature" is divided into two parts. Using non-absorbable 2.0 polyester thread, a continuous suture fixation is made in the proximal part attaching it to the free edge of the gastrocolic ligament with invagination. Separate sutures were applied to the distal part, including the transverse mesocolon near the lower edge of the pancreas. CONCLUSION: The stomach fixation strategy is easy to use, safe and can reduce complications arising from improper positioning and gastric tube alterations in laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, particularly symptoms related to food intolerance and gastroesophageal reflux.

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INTRODUÇÃO: Inicialmente idealizada como primeira de duas etapas em operações como bypass gástrico ou switch duodenal em pacientes de alto risco, a gastrectomia vertical laparoscópica vem se sedimentando como procedimento definitivo no tratamento da obesidade e suas comorbidades. Embora associada a bons resultados e qualidade de vida pós-operatória, algumas complicações relacionadas ao mau posicionamento e/ou deformidades do tubo gástrico, decorrentes da perda de suas relações de fixação naturais, podem estar associadas aos sintomas de intolerância alimentar persistente e/ou refluxo gastroesofágico. OBJETIVO: Apresentar estratégia de fixação do sleeve gástrico na gastrectomia vertical laparoscópica. TÉCNICA: A linha de sutura do estômago ao longo da "nova grande curvatura" é divida em duas partes. Na sua metade proximal, realiza-se uma sutura contínua na forma de pexia com a borda liberada do ligamento gastrocólico, invaginando-a com fio não absorvível de poliéster 2-0. Na metade distal, aplicam-se pontos separados que incluem também o mesocólon transverso próximo à borda inferior do pâncreas. CONCLUSÃO: A estratégia de fixação do estômago apresentada mostra-se de fácil execução, segura e pode reduzir complicações decorrentes de mau posicionamento e alterações de conformação do tubo gástrico na gastrectomia vertical laparoscópica, particularmente sintomas relacionados à intolerância alimentar e refluxo gastroesofágico.

INTRODUCTION: Initially conceived as the first of two stages in operations such as gastric bypass or duodenal switch in high-risk patients, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy has increasingly become the definitive procedure for treating obesity and its comorbidities. Although it is associated with excellent results and postoperative quality of life, a number of complications related to improper position and/or gastric tube deformities, resulting from loss of natural fixation, may be associated to symptoms of persistent food intolerance and/or gastroesophageal reflux. AIM: To present the gastric fixation strategy in vertical sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of obesity and related diseases. TECHNIQUE: The gastric suture line along the "new greater curvature" is divided into two parts. Using non-absorbable 2.0 polyester thread, a continuous suture fixation is made in the proximal part attaching it to the free edge of the gastrocolic ligament with invagination. Separate sutures were applied to the distal part, including the transverse mesocolon near the lower edge of the pancreas. CONCLUSION: The stomach fixation strategy is easy to use, safe and can reduce complications arising from improper positioning and gastric tube alterations in laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, particularly symptoms related to food intolerance and gastroesophageal reflux.

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BACKGROUND: Under the restrictive component, patients undergoing gastric bypass may have food intolerance with or without complications. METHODS: This study used quantitative, analytical, observational methodology with patients submitted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass without the placement of a ring at Hospital Universitário do Rio Grande do Norte in the city of Natal, Brazil between July 2005 and August 2010. Out of 176 patients monitored after surgery by the interdisciplinary team, 47 took part in the study. Two questionnaires were applied to participants: one elaborated by Suter et al. and previously validated for assessment of food tolerance and another to characterize schooling and socioeconomic status. Evaluation of food tolerance considered patient satisfaction with eating, most accepted food types, and frequency of vomiting and/or regurgitation. After application of the first questionnaire, a score was generated, characterizing food intolerance. RESULTS: Of the 47 patients evaluated, 85.1% classified their degree of food satisfaction as good or excellent. Red meat was the most cited as being difficult to ingest (38.3%), representing a significant impact on overall tolerance level (P < 0.001); 48.9% of participants exhibited rare episodes of vomiting, which resulted in a mean food tolerance score of 23.02 (2.87 ± SD). Moreover, socioeconomic status showed a significant correlation with tolerance level (P = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS: The degree of food tolerance observed in the study sample was better than that obtained in other investigations using similar methodology. The questionnaire proved to be useful in evaluating food quality and comparing postoperative results. Socioeconomic status was correlated with food tolerance level.

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RACIONAL: A execução de bypass gástrico laparoscópico em hospital universitário público tem sido difícil devido ao elevado custo dos grampeadores cirúrgicos que prejudica o treinamento de médicos residentes e tem motivado a busca por técnicas alternativas, de baixo custo, mantendo a eficácia. OBJETIVO: Apresentar a viabilidade de um método com menor uso de suturas mecânicas. MÉTODOS: Foram operados 63 pacientes em 2 hospitais universitários, sendo 12 homens e 51 mulheres (81 por cento), com média de 33,5 anos de idade e IMC médio de 43. Aplicou-se a seguinte padronização técnica: Secção da alça com bisturi elétrico a 50 cm do ângulo duodeno-jejunal, anastomose término-lateral, passagem da alça retrocólica e retrogástrica, confecção da parede lateral da bolsa gástrica com 1 carga azul de 45 e outra de 60 mm após a secção horizontal com bisturi elétrico, sutura do estômago excluso e anastomose gastrojejunal. As anastomoses foram manuais e contínuas com fio absorvível. RESULTADOS: O tempo operatório médio foi de 5,5 horas. As complicações precoces foram: fístula no ângulo de esôfago-gástrico (1,6 por cento), estenose (1,6 por cento) e fístula na anastomose gastrojejunal (1,6 por cento) e torção da anastomose intestinal (1,6 por cento). A estenose foi tratada por dilatação endoscópica e as outras complicações através de 3 re-operações (2 laparoscópicas e 1 laparotômica). O tempo de internação variou de 2 a 20 dias, com média de 4 dias, não havendo óbito. CONCLUSÃO: Este método é viável e com baixo custo operacional; todavia, é complexo e requer habilidade principalmente em suturas laparoscópicas.

BACKGROUND: To perform laparoscopic gastric bypass in public university hospital has been difficult due to the high cost of the surgical staplers. This fact induced to look for different technical options, with low cost, maintaining the efficacy. AIM: To present the viability of a new method with the use of a low number of stapler devices. METHODS: Sixty three patients were operated in two university hospitals, 12 men and 51 women (81 percent), with mean age of 33.5y and average BMI of 43. The surgical technique used followed this sequence: loop section with electrical scalpel 50 cm of the duodenojejunal angle; termino-lateral anastomosis; retrogastric-retrocolic passage of the Roux limb; construction of the lateral wall of the pouch using 1 blue load of 45 and other of 60 mm after horizontal section with electrical scalpel; suture of the excluded stomach and gastrojejunal anastomosis. The anastomoses were hand-sewn made and a single-layer continuous absorble suture was performed. RESULTS: The average surgical time was 5.5 hours. The early complications were: fistula in the esophago-gastric angle (1.6 percent), stenosis (1.6 percent); fistula in the gastro-jejunal anastomosis (1.6 percent); obstruction of the intestinal anastomosis (1.6 percent). The stenosis was treated by endoscopic dilation. The remaining complications, with 3 re-operations (2 with laparoscopic and 1 with laparotomic approaches). The length of hospital stay was in average 4 days. CONCLUSION: This method is viable with low cost; however, it is complex and requires ability mainly in laparoscopic handsewn sutures.

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Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a duodenal obstructive complication, which has been reported after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. We report a patient who presented a fistula at the angle of His after a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, which was treated with endoscopic procedures and laparoscopic drainage. During this period, there was excessive, rapid weight loss to BMI 22 kg/m2. At 3 months after the fistula had closed, metrorrhagia was treated by blood transfusion and urgent hysterectomy. Following this, diarrhea occurred and worsened the malnutrition, and the BMI was 18. Duodenal obstruction occurred, confirmed by radiological studies and endoscopy. Duodenojejunostomy and choleystectomy were done, and there has been no recurrence of duodenal obstruction in the 14 follow-up months.

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