March 2019 – Bariatric News

Good news, Keto fans!

Source: Eating Fat Won’t Actually Make You Fat, New Reports Claim—And We Are Thrilled

Improvements in humoral immune function and glucolipid metabolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity June 18, 2019

Obesity is associated with impaired immunity and chronic, low-grade inflammation, but little is known about the immune system’s response to bariatric surgery–induced weight loss.

Chunlan Zhang, Jingjing Zhang, Wei Liu, Xi Chen, Zhenqi Liu, Zhiguang Zhou

Changes in bone mineral density and bone metabolism after sleeve gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis June 18, 2019

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery adversely affects bone health. The evidence is less well described for sleeve gastrectomy (SG).

Veeravich Jaruvongvanich, Kornpong Vantanasiri, Sikarin Upala, Patompong Ungprasert

Efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine in port site injections on postoperative pain within enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery program; A Randomized Clinical Trial June 17, 2019

Use of liposomal bupivacaine in surgery is reported with decreased postoperative opioid requirements. The efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus standard bupivacaine injections at laparoscopic port sites during bariatric surgery is unknown.

Pearl Ma, Aaron Lloyd, Morgan McGrath, Ariel Shuchleib Cung, Ikemefuna Akusoba, Alice Jackson, Daniel Swartz, Keith Boone, Kelvin Higa

Comment on: Reversal of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass-largest single institution experience June 17, 2019

Dr. Kelvin Higa and colleagues have written a comprehensive review of 48 cases where the Gastric Bypass was reversed (1). The article offers crucial insights into the complex issues regarding evaluation and process of care of patients requiring reversal.

Robin P. Blackstone

Health Care Provider Knowledge Regarding Oral Contraception Effectiveness for Women with a History of Bariatric Malabsorptive Procedures June 17, 2019

Clinical practice guidelines recommend women avoid pregnancy immediately after bariatric surgery, highlighting the need for effective contraception. However, women with a history of malabsorptive bariatric procedures should generally not use oral contraceptives, as these procedures may decrease contraceptive effectiveness.

Jill P. Shah, Tara C. Jatlaoui, Lauren B. Zapata, Kathryn M. Curtis, H. Pamela Pagano, Maura K. Whiteman