Long-Term Study of Bariatric Surgery Outcomes Including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Internal Hernia Impact on Quality of Life

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the outcomes of bariatric surgery, focusing on patients with morbid obesity who have undergone procedures like Roux en Y gastric bypass. This study compares the quality of life and postoperative course of patients treated for internal hernia with those who had an uncomplicated recovery after surgery. Data were collected prospectively starting in 1996 at the University Hospital of Strasbourg, France, with patient information anonymized for research purposes. The study includes various bariatric procedures such as laparoscopic Roux en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, and intragastric balloon placement. Each procedure is described in detail, including surgical techniques and device use. Patients were evaluated preoperatively by a multidisciplinary team, and follow-up data on weight loss, nutritional status, and complications were collected over many years. Participants undergo regular assessments including nutritional counseling, psychological evaluation, imaging, blood tests, and quality of life questionnaires. The study tracks outcomes like excess weight loss, body mass index, vitamin levels, glucose metabolism, lipid profile, and postoperative morbidity at intervals up to 30 years. Quality of life is measured using specific questionnaires, and data on abdominal pain and weight loss are collected by phone. This long-term monitoring helps understand the impact of internal hernia on patient recovery and well-being after bariatric surgery.

An Evaluation of the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery - a Cohort Study