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ArticleObesity surgery2018

The Effect of Dumping on Weight Loss in Conversion of Failed Restrictive Surgery: a Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.

Ruth Van Looveren, Yannick Mandeville, Pieter Logghe, Katrien Vandendriessche, Xander Verbeke, Patrick Vuylsteke, Paul Pattyn, Bart Smet

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Article in Obesity surgery, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Ruth Van LooverenUZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. r_vanlooveren@hotmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-7003-8483
Yannick MandevilleUZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Pieter LoggheDepartment of Urology, UZ Gent, Ghent, Belgium.
Katrien VandendriesscheUZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Xander VerbekeUZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Patrick VuylstekeDepartment of Abdominal Surgery, AZ Delta ziekenhuis, 8800, Roeselare, Belgium.
Paul PattynDepartment of Abdominal Surgery, AZ Delta ziekenhuis, 8800, Roeselare, Belgium.
Bart SmetDepartment of Abdominal Surgery, AZ Delta ziekenhuis, 8800, Roeselare, Belgium.
Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven · BEAZ Delta · BEGhent University Hospital · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDumping is currently seen as a negative side effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). However, it may help patients to comply with their prescribed diet. In this study, we assess the role of dumping on weight loss in patients who have undergone conversion of failed restrictive surgery into RYGB.

methodsAn analysis was performed of 100 consecutive patients who underwent revisional RYGB (rRYGB) between 2006 and 2011 due to inadequate weight loss or band intolerance after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). The percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) was used to evaluate weight reduction. The Sigstad clinical diagnostic index was used to detect dumping symptoms.

resultsFifty-five patients (59.1%) suffered from dumping. Overall, dumpers showed a greater %EWL than non-dumpers (83.8 ± 48.0 vs 66.9 ± 44.1%, respectively, p = 0.0725). When rRYGB was performed because of inadequate weight loss following LAGB, dumping played a crucial role in weight loss (88.0 ± 21.2 vs 68.9 ± 34.5%, p = 0.0137). This effect positively correlates to post-LAGB body mass index (BMI) with a statistically significant result at BMI > 35 kg/m

conclusionsThis study provides new insights into the effect of dumping on weight loss in patients who underwent conversion of failed restrictive surgery into RYGB. Based on the findings in our patient group, we suggest that dumping helps patients achieve sustainable weight loss. Therefore, dumping can be regarded as a positive side effect rather than a complication.

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Gastric BypassReoperationWeight LossAdultBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesDumping SyndromeFemaleGastroplastyHumansLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidPilot ProjectsPrognosisBariatric surgeryDumpingGastric bandingLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypassWeight loss

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