Obesity surgery

Options After Failed Sleeve Gastrectomy: Comparing Two Types of Weight-Loss Surgery

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Abstract

SADI resulted in 8.7%, 12.4%, and 19.4% more weight loss at 6, 12, and 24 months compared to .

  • Patients converted from sleeve gastrectomy (SG) to SADI achieved significantly greater total body weight loss than those converted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) when additional weight loss was the main goal.
  • RYGB effectively reduced gastroesophageal reflux and dysphagia symptoms shortly after surgery for patients with these indications.
  • Both SADI and RYGB groups experienced similar rates of complications and nutritional deficiencies.
  • No intra- or post-operative mortality was reported in either group.

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Key numbers

19.4%
Increase in Total Body Weight Loss (SADI vs. )
Weight loss at 24 months post-surgery
16.7%
Complication Rate
Complications observed after SADI within the first year
64%
Nutritional Deficiency Rate
Deficiency rate in SADI patients during the 2-year follow-up

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What this is

  • This study investigates the effectiveness of single anastomosis duodenoileal (SADI) bypass vs. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass () in morbidly obese patients who previously underwent sleeve gastrectomy (SG).
  • Data was collected from 140 patients who had revisional surgery after SG between 2007 and 2017 across four Dutch hospitals.
  • Outcomes included total body weight loss, complications, and nutritional deficiencies over a follow-up period of up to 2 years.

Essence

  • resulted in significantly greater weight loss compared to in patients seeking additional weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy, with similar complication rates for both procedures.

Key takeaways

  • SADI achieved 8.7%, 12.4%, and 19.4% more total body weight loss at 6, 12, and 24 months compared to (p < .001).
  • effectively reduced gastroesophageal reflux symptoms almost immediately after surgery, making it preferable for patients with functional problems.
  • Complication rates and nutritional deficiencies were similar for both SADI and , indicating that SADI is a viable option for patients focused on weight loss.

Caveats

  • The study's retrospective design may introduce biases in data collection and analysis, affecting the reliability of the results.
  • Quality of life post-surgery was not assessed, leaving a gap in understanding the overall impact of each procedure on patient well-being.
  • Missing data from patients may limit the comprehensiveness of the findings, particularly regarding nutritional deficiencies.

Definitions

  • SADI bypass: A bariatric procedure involving a single anastomosis to promote weight loss and reduce complications.
  • RYGB: A well-established bariatric surgery that involves creating a small gastric pouch and rerouting the small intestine.

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Funding

Competing interests

Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study. The institutional review board approved this retrospective study prior to data collection. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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