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Filter by:Bone loss may occur after bariatric (weight loss) surgery, but standard methods of measuring bone density in obese patients are potentially inaccurate. This study uses quantitative computed tomography to examine changes in bone mineral density after bariatric surgery. We are also studying mechanisms which may explain bone loss after bariatric surgery.
Morbid obesity (MO) is associated with several disorders such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipemia and degenerative arthropathy that require pharmacological treatment. Drug bioavailability and metabolism in patients with MO is altered compared to population controls. Bariatric surgery is the gold standard treatment for MO when conventional therapy fails. Bariatric surgery techniques can modify drug absorption in MO patients. These modifications depend on the drug absorption characteristics and on the bariatric surgery technique used. The changes in weight and body composition caused by BS at middle term can alter drug bioavailability and metabolism. The kinetics of the "normalization" process in patients with MO after bariatric surgery is unknown Objectives. To analyze the changes in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. To establish drug dosing criteria in the post-intervention period in patients with MO after bariatric surgery. To determine the relationship between changes in drug bioavailability and metabolism in MO after bariatric surgery (longitudinal gastrectomy and Y-roux gastric by-pass).
Proof of concept, of RYGBP and its capabilities to cure type 2 diabetes (DM 2) and sleep apnea has already been recognized in the reports on weight loss surgery. The investigators project aims to prove that RYGBP also recovers the beta cell function (BCF) Clamp tests, the gold standard for testing IS and BCF, will be performed preoperative and early postoperatively. Aims & methodology: Analysis of the short-term effect of gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy on insulin sensitivity and beta cell function. Preoperative baseline insulin sensitivity and beta cell function will be assessed with euglycemic and hyperglycemic clamp tests. These results will be compared with the results of the same tests carried out 3 weeks postoperative. To determine if the duodenal exclusion is causing this effect. The results of the clamp tests 3 weeks postoperative will be compared
After bariatric surgery , thromboembolics complications are major cause of mortality. However, in obese patients, thromboprophylaxia is a controversy. Fondaparinux' efficacy is superior to HBPM, and is a good treatment for this population. Pharmacokinetics information with Fondaparinux in this population are rare.
The purpose of this study is to quantify the relative contribution of improved insulin sensitivity and improved insulin secretion to the glycaemic effect of bariatric surgery.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been used worldwide to help selected morbidly obese adults to lose weight. The FDA has approved LAGB only for patients 18 years or older. Our hypothesis that LAGB can be used to assist selected adolescents between 14 and 17 years lose weight and that the procedure can be performed safely in this age group. We are also evaluating the effects of weight loss after LAGB on known comorbid conditions such as sleep apnea syndrome and insulin resistance, and also on psychological health.
Exercise training is proved to protect against premature cardiovascular mortality. Additionally there is evidence that relatively high exercise intensity may be an important factor for improving aerobic capacity and endothelial function in patients with post-infarction heart failure, metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, as well as in overweight and obese individuals. The aims of this study is to investigate if High-intensity exercise before a gastric bypass operation will decrease hospitalization days and complications after the gastric bypass.
Gastric banding has been shown to significantly reduce weight and has been approved as a treatment of morbid obesity. The standard laparoscopic operation requires five small incisions for the introduction of instruments and the band into the patient's abdomen. We have developed a technique for performing this operation through a single incision at the belly button. This study compares this method to the conventional 5-incision approach.
This is a prospective case series study; all morbidly obese patients that need surgical management in Royal Alexandra Hospital will be provided 3 surgical options: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LR-en-Y), and laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB), safety and effectiveness will be compared among the 3 groups. The outcome measures will be percentage of excess weight loss, BMI, operative time, hospital stays, complications and improvement of comorbidities.
Executive Summary Aims and Hypotheses of the Study: The aim of the study will be to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and early outcome of the StomaphyX procedure for reducing the enlarged gastric pouch and stoma in post-bariatric patients. The study will test a hypothesis that the StomaphyX procedure will be effective in promoting the loss of regained weight, reducing the risk for comorbidities and improving patients' quality of life. Type of Study: Prospective non-randomized Study Duration: 12 months Number of Patients: 20 Inclusion Criteria: 18-70 years of age, BMI ≥ 35, ≥ 2 years after primary Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with evidence of enlarged gastric pouch volume or enlarged stoma diameter of ≥ 20 mm via endoscopy or fluoroscopy. Pts also demonstrate a weight regain of 15% of excess body weight loss. Exclusion Criteria: Esophageal stricture, or any anatomic conditions that preclude passage of transoral endoluminal instruments, has another causal factor for weight regain other than stoma or pouch dilatation, portal hypertension, coagulation disorders or chronic use of anticoagulants, any active medical condition that would preclude the patient from completing the study or would result in an unreasonable risk to the patient. Intervention Treatment: Creation of multiple full-thickness plications within the gastric pouch using the StomaphyX device (EndoGastric Solutions, Inc., Redmond, WA, USA) Evaluation Criteria Primary Outcome: Change in body weight at 6 and 12 months Secondary Outcome: Gastric pouch volume assessment, stoma diameter determination, quality of life scores, waist circumference, co-morbidity resolution Effectiveness and Safety Assessment Clinical: Weight, height, waist circumference quality of life questionnaires (Impact of Weight QOL-Lite, Eating and Weight Patterns, Three-factor Eating, Emotional Eating Scale, GI QoL, GSRS and/or PGWB) Anatomical: Upper GI endoscopy, computed tomography or barium radiography Biochemical: Blood and urine tests (glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL, uric acid) Safety: Adverse events, complications, co-morbidities, hospital stay