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Filter by:The effectiveness of low-protein diets supplemented with essential aminoacid (EAA) formulas in genetic disorders of amino acid (AA) catabolism, such as maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), is widely recognized (Blackburn PR et al. 2017). The main aim of the present study is to evaluate a difference in the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program in patients with high degree of obesity with and without supplementation of this new formula of amino acids (essential + tricarboxylic acids - EAA-AC). For this reason, patients of both sexes, aged between 45 and 65, suffering from high-grade obesity will be recruited in Piancavallo. The enrolled patients divided, randomly, into two groups will be given: EAA-AC group a low-calorie and low-protein diet integrated with 4 sachets of EAA-AC supplement per day; the control group will follow a low-calorie and low-protein diet only with placebo. The parameters considered, after two weeks of treatment, will be: weight loss; the maintenance/recovery of muscle mass assessed through changes in body composition and functional tests (Hand grip, 6MWT or TUG) but also through the analysis of mitochondrial function in PBMC and circulating levels of mtDNA; the improvement of the glucose picture and the lipid profile. 1 month after discharge, patients will carry out an outpatient check-up to evaluate the maintenance of muscle mass using impedance testing.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare traditional palpation to pre-procedural lumbar ultrasound prior to epidural placement in obese (BMI >40) obstetric patient population. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is a pre-procedural lumbar ultrasound superior to traditional palpation in terms of total number of epidural needle redirections during epidural placement? - Is there no difference in time to epidural loss between pre-procedural lumbar ultrasound and traditional palpation during epidural placement? Participants will be randomized to either a pre-procedural lumbar ultrasound or traditional palpation at the time of epidural placement.
The Investigators propose suture plication placement at the distal gastric body drives a significant portion of weight loss in endoscopic sleeve and sutures only need to be placed in the distal gastric body. Therefore, in this pilot study, the investigators aim to compare "belt" with "belt and suspenders" plication pattern using the Endomina system to determine percent total weight loss.
to compare banding sleeve gastrectomy using silicone ring Versus using natural flap ( round ligament of the liver)
A cross-sectional observational study in which pouch emptying rate is measured with MRI in good (TWL>35%) and bad responders (TWL<25%) two years after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB).
The goal of this observational study is to investigate metabolic changes in individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, specifically focusing on those with obesity and varying metabolic health statuses. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Can metabolic markers predict the transition from metabolically unhealthy obesity to metabolically healthy obesity after bariatric surgery? - How do metabolic profiles change in individuals with metabolically healthy obesity after bariatric surgery? - What are the metabolic differences between individuals with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obesity before and after bariatric surgery? Participants will undergo routine evaluations and blood tests before and after bariatric surgery. These tests will include assessments of metabolic health markers and sampling of blood plasma for metabolomic analysis. The study will study changes in metabolic profiles between individuals who transition to metabolically healthy obesity and those who remain metabolically unhealthy after surgery.
The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial comparing BP and roux limb lengths measuring 30 and 15% respectively of patient's total small bowel length versus current standard practice using fixed lengths. The findings would provide further insight into feasibility of standardizing RYGB limb lengths and optimizing resultant weight loss and metabolic effects. The investigators hypothesize RYGB with ratio-adjusted limb lengths (aRYGB) will result in higher total weight loss and resolution of metabolic syndrome comorbidities, including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension compared to standard fixed-length RYGB (sRYGB). The study will also utilize the Short Form Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF36) to determine differences in postoperative quality of life metrics.
The goal of this study is to compare two continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) settings on heart and lung function in patients with severe obesity after anesthesia. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does a recruitment maneuver and CPAP set to intrathoracic pressure (ITP) improve cardiopulmonary function compared to standard CPAP settings in patients with severe obesity after anesthesia? 2. Does the location of adipose tissue influence the response to CPAP settings in patients with severe obesity after anesthesia? Participants will undergo monitoring of their intrathoracic pressure using an esophageal catheter. In the recovery area after anesthesia, participants will receive two CPAP settings, each for 20 minutes. - Intervention 1: Recruitment maneuver and CPAP will set to the level of intrathoracic pressure - Intervention 2: CPAP set to home settings (if OSA is present) or between 8-10 cmH20 (if OSA is not present).
In 20 - 30% of the patients, the low responders, sufficient weight loss is not achieved after bariatric surgery. Secondary and/or tertiary bariatric procedures can lead to successful weight loss and resolution of comorbid conditions though, morbidity and mortality rates of these procedures are high. Therefore, additional pharmacotherapy has been suggested. Semaglutide is one of the medications that might improve outcome in the post-bariatric population. Semaglutide is a Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor analogue developed to treat type 2 diabetes. It causes glucose-dependent insulin secretion, promotes satiety and inhibits glucagon secretion. In obese (non-bariatric) patients, semaglutide has shown to improve glycemic control, decrease blood pressure, lower cardiovascular risk, and decrease body weight.
Morbid obesity emerges as a problem that causes serious complications and increased mortality rates. The most effective treatment for morbid obesity today is surgical treatment. The most preferred type of surgery in morbid obesity surgery in Turkey and around the world is Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG). While postoperative complications are divided into early and late complications, complications that develop during surgery and in the postoperative period before discharge are defined as perioperative complications. Early surgical complications after LSG include complications such as staple line bleeding, leaks, pulmonary thromboembolism, and torsion of the remnant stomach. It is important to detect these complications, which can be controlled with early intervention in the perioperative period. Monitoring blood parameters and monitoring inflammation are methods that are easily accessible and provide rapid evaluation. Platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), which are used in the evaluation and detection of postoperative complications, have shed light on studies in this direction. Pan immune inflammation value (PIV) is calculated from blood parameters and has been used to evaluate prognosis and chemotherapy results in colorectal cancer. In this study, the diagnostic importance of changes in NLR, PLR, and PIV values in the preoperative and postoperative periods will be investigated in detecting complications that develop in the perioperative period before discharge in patients who underwent LSG.