Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.11.007
Federica Tomaselli M.D., Roberta Albanese M.D., Damiano Tambasco M.D.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.05.012
Tauheed Akram M.B.Ch.B., Benyamin Alam M.B.Ch.B. (Hons.), Amir Reza Akbari M.B.Ch.B. (Hons.)
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.09.012
Concepción Gómez M.D., Ph.D. , Juan José Gallego Roig Ph.D. , María Lapeña M.D. , Clara Alfaro-Cervelló M.D., Ph.D. , Alessandra Fiorillo Ph.D. , Adrià López-Gramaje Ph.D. , Raquel Alfonso Ballester M.D., Ph.D. , Norberto Casinello M.D., Ph.D. , María Capilla Lozano M.D. , María Desamparados Escudero-García M.D., Ph.D. , Cristina Montón M.D., Ph.D. , Amparo Urios Lluch Ph.D. , Juan Antonio Carbonell-Asins Ph.D. , Paloma Lluch M.D., Ph.D. , Carmina Montoliu Félix Ph.D. , María Pilar Ballester M.D., Ph.D.
Background
Neurological impairment has been recognized in up to 70% of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and obesity, which can lead to poor quality of life (QoL).
Objectives
To evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on neurological alterations, QoL, and factors associated with neurological response.
Setting
Tertiary University Hospital, Spain
Methods
A prospective, longitudinal study was conducted in 53 patients undergoing bariatric surgery between 2021 and 2023. Psychometric tests and the SF-12 questionnaire were performed 1-month before and 3- and 6-months after surgery. Liver biopsy was performed during the intervention. A group of healthy controls was included at a 2:1 ratio, as a reference.
Results
Mean age was 49 (SD 9) years, 68% were female and median body mass index was 45 (interquartile range [IQR] 39-49) kg/m2. No patients presented advanced fibrosis (F3-F4) and only 14% showed a nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) score >3 in liver biopsy. A total of 63% exhibited alterations in verbal fluency (Animal Naming Test -ANT-), with a significant improvement at 3- (36%; P = .035) and 6-months (35%; P < .001). Psychomotor speed and selective attention (75% versus 48%; P = .004) as well as bimanual and visuomotor coordination (90% vs. 74%; P = .021) showed a significant improvement after surgery. QoL increased globally, mainly in the physical sphere (P < .001). Older age, diabetes and IL-6 levels were associated with an altered ANT after surgery.
Conclusions
Neurological impairment is common in patients with MASLD and severe obesity. Cognitive, motor performance, and QoL improve after bariatric surgery. Age, diabetes, and inflammatory markers are predictors of poor response.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.11.010
Laurent Biertho M.D., Simon Marceau M.D., Mélanie Nadeau M.Sc., Stéfane Lebel M.D., François Julien M.D., André Tchernof Ph.D., Thomas Ransom M.D., Richard T. Spence M.D., James Ellsmere M.D.
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{"title":"Comment on “Evaluation of patients on immunosuppressants undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and duodenal switch: analysis of 19,414 patients”","authors":"Prajnasini Satapathy M.D., Rachana Mehta M.Sc., Ranjana Sah M.D.","doi":"10.1016/j.soard.2025.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soard.2025.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49462,"journal":{"name":"Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases","volume":"22 1","pages":"Pages 182-183"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144984544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.08.025
Lucas Friedrich Fontoura M.D., Ph.D. , Lucas S. Matzenbacher M.D. , Laura Gomes Boabaid de Barros , Ana Gabriela Rodrigues Haussen , Mariana Kude Perrone , Vicenzo Gheno , Helena Toniazzi Uchôa , Andres Di Leoni Ferrari M.D., Ph.D. , Claudio Cora Mottin M.D., Ph.D. , Alexandre Vontobel Padoin M.D., Ph.D. , Janine Alessi M.D., Ph.D. , Gabriela Heiden Telo M.D., Ph.D.
Background
Excess weight has been linked to leftward QRS axis deviation, but the impact of significant weight loss on cardiac axis remains unclear.
Objectives
To evaluate the association between excess weight loss following bariatric surgery and changes in the electrocardiographic cardiac axis.
Setting
Single academic medical center in Brazil.
Methods
Retrospective cohort including patients who underwent bariatric surgery at a multidisciplinary obesity treatment center in Southern Brazil. Pre- and postoperative electrocardiographies (ECGs) were analyzed, with exact cardiac axis determined using the Novosel equation. The main outcome was the association between the percentage of excess weight loss (EWL%) and the change in cardiac axis (Δθa), defined as the difference between the pre- and postoperative cardiac axis values. Multivariable linear regression models were applied, adjusting for time since bariatric surgery.
Results
A total of 60 participants (mean age of 42.15 years, 68.3% female) were included. The mean preoperative body mass index was 42.9 ± 6.2 kg/m2, decreasing to 28.9 ± 5.2 kg/m2 postoperatively, with an average EWL% of 66.7 ± 16%. The mean cardiac axis shifted from 27.99 ± 30.77 degrees preoperatively to 42.37 ± 34.06 degrees postoperatively (Δθa = 14.38 ± 26.61 degrees). A 1% increase in EWL% was associated with a .44-degree increase in the cardiac axis (B = .44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: .15–.80; P = .009).
Conclusions
Weight loss following bariatric surgery is associated with changes in the electrocardiographic cardiac axis, with a trend toward rightward shifts. The clinical significance of these findings remains uncertain, and further studies are needed to confirm and clarify the prognostic value of these electrocardiographic adaptations.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.09.005
Abraham J. Matar M.D. , M. Caner Aydin M.D. , Daniel Waller M.S. , Erika Helgeson Ph.D. , David Vock Ph.D. , Matthew Wright M.D. , Karthik Ramanathan M.D. , Vanessa Humphreville M.D. , Erik B. Finger M.D., Ph.D. , Timothy Pruett M.D. , Arthur J. Matas M.D. , Eric Wise M.D. , Sayeed Ikramuddin M.D. , Raja Kandaswamy M.D. , Daniel B. Leslie M.D.
Background
The clinical impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) before kidney transplantation (KTx) is evolving.
Methods
This was a single-center retrospective study of all adult patients between January 1, 1994, and December 31, 2024, undergoing KTx with a history of antecedent MBS. Primary outcomes included death-censored graft survival and overall patient survival.
Results
Among 4538 KTx recipients, 116 (2.6%) had a history of previous MBS. Median time (interquartile range, range) between BS and KTx was 6.8 years (10.9, .3–45.5). Of these, patients underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB, n = 77, 66.4%), vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG, n = 23, 19.8%), gastric banding (n = 6, 5.2%), vertical banded gastroplasty (n = 5, 4.3%), jejunoileal bypass (n = 3, 2.6%), and duodenal switch (n = 2, 1.7%). The type of MBS (VSG versus RYGB) did not impact long-term outcomes. In total, 28 (24.1%) patients underwent planned BS with the specific intention of reaching an acceptable body mass index (BMI) threshold for KTx. Median time between BS and KTx for these patients was 1.1 years (1.3, .3–4.7). Nine patients underwent RYGB, and 19 underwent VSG. Median BMI (IQR) was reduced from 43.8 kg/m2 (6.9) at time of MBS to 32.1 kg/m2 (7.3) at time of KTx. One-year overall survival and death-censored graft survival were 96.4% and 100%, respectively. At median follow-up of 2.7 years, overall survival and death-censored graft survival were 85.7% and 89.3%. A propensity matched analysis revealed no differences in the rates of surgical complications after KTx among those with BS compared to matched controls without MBS.
Conclusions
This study represents the largest single-center series of patients with MBS before KTx. Timing of antecedent BS and type of BS did not impact long-term graft or patient outcomes. Planned MBS with either VSG or RYGB followed by KTx in patients with an initially prohibitive BMI is associated with excellent short- and medium-term outcomes.
背景:肾移植(KTx)前代谢和减肥手术(MBS)的临床影响正在不断发展。方法:这是一项单中心回顾性研究,研究对象为1994年1月1日至2024年12月31日期间接受KTx治疗且既往有MBS病史的所有成年患者。主要结局包括死亡剔除的移植物生存和患者总生存。结果:在4538名KTx接受者中,116名(2.6%)有既往MBS病史。BS和KTx的中位时间(四分位数间距,范围)为6.8年(10.9,0.3 -45.5)。其中,患者接受Roux-en-Y胃旁路术(RYGB, n = 77, 66.4%)、垂直袖胃切除术(VSG, n = 23, 19.8%)、胃束带术(n = 6, 5.2%)、垂直束带胃成形术(n = 5, 4.3%)、空肠回肠旁路术(n = 3, 2.6%)和十二指肠切换术(n = 2, 1.7%)。MBS类型(VSG vs RYGB)对长期预后没有影响。总共有28例(24.1%)患者接受了有计划的BS,其具体目的是达到可接受的KTx体重指数(BMI)阈值。这些患者BS和KTx之间的中位时间为1.1年(1.3年,0.3 -4.7年)。RYGB 9例,VSG 19例。中位BMI (IQR)从MBS时的43.8 kg/m2(6.9)降至KTx时的32.1 kg/m2(7.3)。一年总生存率为96.4%,移植瘤死亡后生存率为100%。中位随访2.7年,总生存率和死亡后移植生存率分别为85.7%和89.3%。倾向匹配分析显示,与没有MBS的对照组相比,BS患者在KTx后的手术并发症发生率没有差异。结论:该研究代表了KTx前MBS患者最大的单中心系列研究。先前BS的时间和BS的类型对移植或患者的长期预后没有影响。在最初BMI过高的患者中,VSG或RYGB合并KTx的计划MBS与良好的中短期预后相关。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.09.009
Ryan J. Marek Ph.D , Valentina Ivezaj Ph.D , Manish S. Parikh M.S , Maansi Jayade B.S , Jessica Lawson Ph.D , Carlos M. Grilo Ph.D
Background
Eating disorders are routinely assessed for in persons seeking metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). One construct in particular, loss-of-control over eating, appears to be important to understanding clinical needs and outcomes in MBS. The Eating Loss of Control Scale (ELOCS) has received some initial validation for use in MBS settings, but its factor structure remains uncertain and its performance about diverse groups is unknown.
Objectives
The purpose of this study is to explore further the psychometric properties and factor structure of ELOCS in Hispanic persons seeking MBS and to establish measurement invariance between the English- and Spanish-language version.
Setting
Academic Medical Center
Methods
Participants (n = 618) undergoing evaluations prior to bariatric surgery who identified as Hispanic and consented to participate in this research study completed self-report measures of eating disorders and loss of control over eating. Of the 618 participants, a total of 318 persons preferred English and were administered English versions of the measures and 300 persons preferred Spanish and were administered Spanish versions of the measures.
Results
Factor analyses supported a one-factor, 18-item ELOCS (after removal of 2 original items 6 and 20), though Comparative Fit Index (CFI) was slightly below conventional cut-offs and RMESA were mediocre. The measure was also invariant across language translations. The 18-item ELOCS had good internal consistency (α = .97), though the internal consistency suggests that there is still considerable redundancy on the measure. The ELOCS-18 also demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity with an established eating disorder measure.
Conclusions
The 18-item ELOCS is a reliable and valid measure to use in MBS settings, though factor analyses suggest further psychometric work is warranted. A Spanish-translated version assesses the construct of LOC similarly to its English counterpart. Due to some below threshold indices, the ELOCS factor structure should be further studied.
{"title":"Psychometric properties of the Eating loss of control scale in a sample of Hispanic persons seeking metabolic and bariatric surgery","authors":"Ryan J. Marek Ph.D , Valentina Ivezaj Ph.D , Manish S. Parikh M.S , Maansi Jayade B.S , Jessica Lawson Ph.D , Carlos M. Grilo Ph.D","doi":"10.1016/j.soard.2025.09.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.soard.2025.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Eating disorders are routinely assessed for in persons seeking metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). One construct in particular, loss-of-control over eating, appears to be important to understanding clinical needs and outcomes in MBS. The Eating Loss of Control Scale (ELOCS) has received some initial validation for use in MBS settings, but its factor structure remains uncertain and its performance about diverse groups is unknown.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The purpose of this study is to explore further the psychometric properties and factor structure of ELOCS in Hispanic persons seeking MBS and to establish measurement invariance between the English- and Spanish-language version.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>Academic Medical Center</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants (n = 618) undergoing evaluations prior to bariatric surgery who identified as Hispanic and consented to participate in this research study completed self-report measures of eating disorders and loss of control over eating. Of the 618 participants, a total of 318 persons preferred English and were administered English versions of the measures and 300 persons preferred Spanish and were administered Spanish versions of the measures.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Factor analyses supported a one-factor, 18-item ELOCS (after removal of 2 original items 6 and 20), though Comparative Fit Index (CFI) was slightly below conventional cut-offs and RMESA were mediocre. The measure was also invariant across language translations. The 18-item ELOCS had good internal consistency (α = .97), though the internal consistency suggests that there is still considerable redundancy on the measure. The ELOCS-18 also demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity with an established eating disorder measure.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The 18-item ELOCS is a reliable and valid measure to use in MBS settings, though factor analyses suggest further psychometric work is warranted. A Spanish-translated version assesses the construct of LOC similarly to its English counterpart. Due to some below threshold indices, the ELOCS factor structure should be further studied.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49462,"journal":{"name":"Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases","volume":"22 1","pages":"Pages 99-105"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145369393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.09.010
Maria Charina Benavidez M.D., Sophia Redpath B.A., Stephanie Trautmann M.D., Santiago Ceron M.D, Scott Schimpke M.D., Jonathan Myers M.D., Philip Omotosho M.D., Alfonso Torquati M.D., Nicholas J. Skertich M.D.
Background
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are increasingly prevalent medications used to treat patients with obesity. While bariatric surgery remains the most successful single intervention, many surgical patients have been on a GLP-1RA.
Objectives
This study aims to determine if the neoadjuvant use of GLP-1RA affects surgical weight loss.
Setting
University Hospital, United States.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study compared outcomes of patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) who were treated preoperatively with and without GLP-1RAs from July 2022 to June 2023. T-tests and multivariable analyses were utilized to determine significant differences in weight loss.
Results
Of 422 patients, 36 (8.5%) received neoadjuvant GLP-1RAs and 386 (91.5%) did not. Mean preoperative body mass index (BMI) was 47 for both groups. Median time for GLP1-RAs was 12 months prior to bariatric surgery but not resumed after. There was a significant difference between patients who received neoadjuvant GLP1-RAs versus those who did not at 2 weeks (mean change in BMI of −4.9 vs −3.8, P = .006), but not at 3- (−9 vs −8.4, P = .25), 6- (−12.4 vs −11.2, P = .13), or 12 months (−14.2 [n = 21] vs −12.9 [n = 249], P = .25) postoperatively. Multivariable analysis showed no difference in weight loss at any time point when adjusting for operation type.
Conclusions
Although neoadjuvant GLP-1RAs did not significantly impact weight loss after bariatric surgery, there was an additive weight loss effect.
背景:胰高血糖素样肽-1受体激动剂(GLP-1RAs)越来越普遍用于治疗肥胖患者。虽然减肥手术仍然是最成功的单一干预措施,但许多手术患者已经使用了GLP-1RA。目的:本研究旨在确定GLP-1RA的新辅助使用是否影响手术减肥。地点:美国大学医院。方法:本回顾性队列研究比较了2022年7月至2023年6月术前接受GLP-1RAs治疗和不接受GLP-1RAs治疗的袖式胃切除术(SG)或Roux-en-Y胃旁路术(RYGB)患者的结果。使用t检验和多变量分析来确定体重减轻的显著差异。结果:422例患者中,36例(8.5%)接受新辅助GLP-1RAs治疗,386例(91.5%)未接受新辅助GLP-1RAs治疗。两组术前平均体重指数(BMI)均为47。减肥手术前GLP1-RAs的中位时间为12个月,但手术后没有恢复。接受新辅助GLP1-RAs治疗的患者与未接受新辅助GLP1-RAs治疗的患者在术后2周(BMI平均变化为-4.9 vs -3.8, P = 0.006),但在术后3个月(-9 vs -8.4, P = 0.25)、6个月(-12.4 vs -11.2, P = 0.13)或12个月(-14.2 [n = 21] vs -12.9 [n = 249], P = 0.25)时差异无统计学意义。多变量分析显示,在调整手术类型后,任何时间点的体重减轻均无差异。结论:虽然新辅助GLP-1RAs对减肥手术后的体重减轻没有显著影响,但存在附加的体重减轻作用。
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2025.11.002
Rodolfo J. Oviedo M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., D.A.B.S.-F.P.D.M.B.S.
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