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Laurent Biertho1, Frédéric Simon-Hould2, Simon Marceau2
1Department of Bariatric Surgery, Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, Quebec, Canada ; Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, 2725, Chemin Ste-Foy, Quebec, QC G1V 4G5 Canada.
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research
|January 26, 2016
Summary
Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) shows reduced complication rates, comparable to other bariatric surgeries. This procedure offers excellent weight loss and significant metabolic improvements, particularly for type 2 diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Metabolic Surgery
Background:
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) traditionally has high complication rates.
- Modern surgical techniques, including laparoscopic approaches, have significantly improved BPD-DS safety.
- This study evaluates outcomes of laparoscopic BPD-DS in a high-volume center.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current outcomes of laparoscopic BPD-DS.
- To evaluate peri-operative and long-term complication rates.
- To determine the efficacy of laparoscopic BPD-DS in weight loss and metabolic control.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 566 patients undergoing laparoscopic BPD-DS with hand-sewn anastomosis (2011-2015).
- Data collected from a prospectively maintained electronic database.
- Outcomes reported as mean ± standard deviation.
Main Results:
- No 90-day mortality; 3.0% major and 2.5% minor 30-day complications.
- Excellent excess weight loss (81-88%) and total weight loss (57-63 kg) at 12-36 months.
- Significant improvement in HbA1c from 6.1% to 4.7% (p < 0.005), normalizing diabetes in most patients.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic BPD-DS demonstrates short and medium-term complication rates similar to other bariatric procedures.
- The procedure yields excellent weight loss and significant metabolic improvements.
- Laparoscopic BPD-DS is a safe and effective option for severe obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
