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01-05-2008 | Research Article

Preoperative Weight Loss Decreases the Operative Time of Gastric Bypass at a Veterans Administration Hospital

Authors: Sergio Huerta, Serag Dredar, Elizabeth Hayden, Ali A. Siddiqui, Thomas Anthony, Massimo Asolati, J. Esteban Varela, Edward H. Livingston

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 5/2008

Abstract

Background

This study assessed whether preoperative weight loss resulted in favorable outcomes after open Roux-en Y gastric bypass (RYGB).

Methods

A retrospective review of all patients who underwent RYGB at the DVAMC was undertaken. Patients were divided into: patients who did not lose weight within 3 months preoperatively (n = 25) and group II, those who did (n = 15).

Results

Both groups had similar demographics, body mass index, comorbid conditions, and American Society of Anesthesiology class. Group II lost 28.2 ± 6.5 lbs (8.3% of body weight) within 3 months before RYGB. Operative time was longer in group I compared to group II (180.0 ± 0.0 vs 161.0 ± 0.0 min; p = 0.05). Both groups had the same rate of postoperative complications and the same long-term weight loss at a 2-year follow-up (n = 6 both groups).

Conclusions

An 8% reduction of body weight is associated with a decrease in operative time. These preliminary data suggest that preoperative weight loss results in a technically less challenging operation in the super-obese patient.

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Title: Preoperative Weight Loss Decreases the Operative Time of Gastric Bypass at a Veterans Administration Hospital
Authors: Sergio Huerta
Serag Dredar
Elizabeth Hayden
Ali A. Siddiqui
Thomas Anthony
Massimo Asolati
J. Esteban Varela
Edward H. Livingston
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-007-9334-5

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Preoperative Weight Loss Decreases the Operative Time of Gastric Bypass at a Veterans Administration Hospital

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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