Research Article

The Efficient Pre- and Post-Operative Healthcare Strategies for Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients

Taha Anbara*

Department of Surgery, Erfan Niayesh Hospital, Iran

Submission: May 23, 2021; Published: June 11, 2021

*Corresponding author: Taha Anbara, Department of Surgery, Erfan Niayesh Hospital, PC 1476919491, No. 17, Bahar Intersection, Imam Hossein St., after Kabiri Tameh Blvd., Niayesh Gharb Highway, Tehran, Iran

How to cite this article: Anbara T. The Efficient Pre- and Post-Operative Healthcare Strategies for Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients. Curre Res Diabetes & Obes J 2021; 14(5): 555899. DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2021.14.555899

Abstract

Bariatric surgery is an uprising approach as a reliable choice for weight loss, resulting in a significant remission in almost all obesity-related comorbidities. However, bariatric procedure is a minimal invasive surgery with trivial rates of complications; surgeons would be able to prevent comorbidities in patients with efficient interventions. We aim to mention our experiences on the management of post-operative complications including psychological disorders, hair loss, insufficient weight loss, bleeding, nutritional deficiencies and gastroesophageal reflux, and embolism.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Sleeve gastrectomy; Obesity; Complications

Abbreviations: RYGB: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass; AGB: Adjustable Gastric Band; BS: Bariatric surgery; LSG: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy; T2D: Type 2 Diabetes; COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease; HHR: Hiatal Hernia Repair; DVT: Deep Venous Thrombosis

Introduction

Obesity is one of crucial challenges in the world with a tripled prevalence in comparison to the last 40 years [1]. One of the a potential solutions for people with BMI higher than 40 is surgical methods which the most common types are Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB), and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) [2]. Patients usually experience around 50% excessive weight loss after operation [3]. Although, Bariatric surgery (BS) has a huge number of benefits for patients resulting in improvement in quality of life, weight loss and in overall metabolic pathways in almost all organs, but it has a series of short-term and long-term complications including malnutrition, bleeding, insufficient weight loss, Emboli, and mental disorders [4]. The lack of standard protocol for management of weight regain, consensus statements and guidelines leads to poor reporting and understanding of the significance of comorbidities after Bariatric surgery. In this article, we aim to mention the most efficient strategies that we hired before and after SG procedure in management of post-operative complications.

In order to prevent frequent complications, first of all, we have a very restrict assessments before surgery including socio-demographic conditions, clinical parameters, mental evaluations and diagnosis of anatomical abnormalities. Collecting baseline clinical data including age, gender, BMI, weight, height, prior surgery history, smoking and drink habits, type 2 diabetes (T2D), Fatty liver, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia, sleep apnea, asthma, Gout, reflux disease, cholelithiasis, and cardiovascular disorders would help us to determine the best treatment approaches for patients [5]. For instance, in subjects suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a concomitant hiatal hernia repair (HHR) and SG can be performed to decline Anti-Reflux medications use after the surgery that can be result from increased intra-abdominal pressure in bariatric surgery patients. Secondly, endoscopic evaluation may help us to have a good vision about patient’s anatomical issues and choose better options during and after surgery. Finally, psychiatrists evaluate patient’s mental parameters such as depression, eating disorders before surgery in our center. This will help us to prescribe suitable medications and prevent weight regain owing to problematic eating behaviors after operation [5]. During the surgery, an additional running suture beside the staple line with an absorbable threat prevents bleeding and possible even the risk of leakage. Anti-embolism stockings, in order to prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) are always in use.

In addition, recommended doses of either Enoxaparin or Rivaroxaban are injected to prevent emboli in bariatric patients [6-8]. Attention is acquired during dissecting of the omental blood vessels to prevent a damage of the right gastroepiploic artery. Intraluminal conditions, such as bleeding, can be monitored with Intraoperative gastroscopy and gas insufflation can be hired to detect leakage. Considering these strategies declined the incidence of the bleeding following SG to 2.80% in all ages and both males and females [5,9]. Based on reports, the rate of bleeding following SG ranges from 1.16 to 10.0 % [10,11]. As far as nutritional deficiencies are concern, patients are diagnosed with pre- and post-operative deficiencies in Iron, Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C in younger groups and Zinc, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D in subjects older than 45 years old [12-14].

Nutritional deficiency is one of the most frequent postoperative complications among bariatric patients resulting in several consequences such as hair loss, anemia, fatigue, and several physiological disorders [4]. Identification and correction of micronutrients deficiencies was essential for treating hair loss and other complications. Our dietetic experts designed specific supplements for bariatric patients. Our patients stated to be benefited from supplements. Indeed, most patients stopped hair loss after prescription of vitamin and mineral supplements after the first postoperative year after SG. Our supplement are bought from a pharmaceutical company and contains principal ingredients including Iron, Biotin, Zinc, Selenium, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. Further studies are required to prove the importance of nutritional supplements in remission in other complications such as depression, eating disorders, and insufficient weight loss.

Physical medicine experts in our center help patients with insufficient weight loss with various interventions including supervised aerobic exercises for example, bicycling, brisk walking, and swimming, and practicing meditation as well as endurance activities based on patients’ age and BMI. There are enormous publications reporting 80 min supervised strength training, aerobic and stretching exercise, and endurance activities can be particularly effective at reducing visceral adipose tissue. On the other side, 120 min of supervised aerobic exercise for 6 to 10 months and started 1 to 3 months after surgery can strongly prevent weight regain in a long-term period following Bariatric surgery [15-17]. Such findings highlight the importance of measuring and documenting physical activity levels after Bariatric surgery.

Also, psychiatrists support bariatric patients suffering eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. Most of patients complain about grazing or binge eating disorders after bariatric surgery. While, the most principal dietary problems after surgery can be divided into 13 groups including erratic eating, meal skipping, unhealthy food and beverage selections, inappropriate portions, alcohol use, insufficient protein and fiber intake, drinking fluids with meals, grazing, binge eating, night eating syndrome, post-surgical eating avoidance disorder, soft-food syndrome, and eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa (63) and needs to be diagnosed by obesity medicine experts in order to hire proper interventions. Table 1 illustrates the problematic eating behaviors associated with weight regain and intervention approaches following bariatric surgery.

Conclusion

Cumulatively, not only bariatric surgery is safe with significant remission in comorbidities in younger and older ages, but also the advantages outweigh the drawbacks. Although postoperative complications are undeniable but with frequent follow-up visits and cutting-edge interventions can be solved.

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