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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024

Patients' perspectives on weight recurrence after bariatric surgery: a single-center survey.

Spyridon Giannopoulos, Qais AbuHasan, Jill D Nault Connors, Dimitrios I Athanasiadis, William Hilgendorf, Robin Gardiner, Victoria Martine, Timothy C Baumgartner, Dimitrios Stefanidis

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Spyridon GiannopoulosDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5144-0274
Qais AbuHasanDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Jill D Nault ConnorsDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Dimitrios I AthanasiadisDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
William HilgendorfGeneral Surgery, Indiana University Health Physicians, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Robin GardinerIndiana University Health North Hospital, Carmel, IN, USA.
Victoria MartineDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Timothy C BaumgartnerDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Dimitrios StefanidisDepartment of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. dimstefa@iu.edu.

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Abstract

backgroundWeight recurrence (WR) affects nearly 20% of patients after bariatric surgery and may decrease its benefits, affecting patients' quality of life negatively. Patient perspectives on WR are not well known.

objectivesAssess patient needs, goals, and preferences regarding WR treatment.

settingSingle MBSAQIP-accredited academic center, and online recruitment.

methodsAn 18-item, web-based survey was distributed to adults seeking treatment for WR after a primary bariatric surgery (PBS), in addition to online recruitment, between 2021 and 2023. Survey items included somatometric data, questions about the importance of factors for successful weight loss, procedure decision-making, and treatment expectations.

resultsFifty-six patients with > 10% increase from their nadir weight were included in the study. Patients had initially undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (62.5%), sleeve gastrectomy (28.6%), adjustable gastric banding (3.6%), or other procedures (5.3%). When assessing their satisfaction with PBS, 57.1% were somewhat/extremely satisfied, 33.9% somewhat/extremely dissatisfied, while 8.9% were ambivalent. Patients considered the expected benefits (for example, weight loss) as the most important factor when choosing a treatment option for WR. Patient goals included "feeling good about myself" (96.4% very/extremely important), "being able to resume activities I could not do before" (91% very/extremely important), and "improved quality of life" and "-life expectancy" (> 90% very/extremely important). Finally, RBS, lifestyle modification with peer support, and anti-obesity medication were ranked as first treatment options for WR by 40%, 38.8%, and 29.8% of the respondents, respectively.

conclusionsPatients considered weight loss as the most important factor when choosing treatment modality for WR, with RBS and lifestyle changes being preferred over weight-loss medications. Large prospective randomized trials are needed to counsel this patient population better.

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Bariatric SurgeryGastric BypassLaparoscopyObesity, MorbidAdultGastrectomyHumansProspective StudiesQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWeight LossPatient perspectivesRevisional bariatric surgeryWeight recurrence

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