PMID: 26785127Jan 20, 2016Paper

Outcomes of bariatric surgery in human immunodeficiency virus positive individuals: a single center experience

Minerva chirurgica
Maryam Alfa-WaliMoses Kapembwa

Abstract

Obesity is a global pandemic that is also affecting HIV-positive individuals receiving combined anti-retroviral therapy. We present the outcomes of a cohort of HIV-positive individuals who underwent bariatric surgery in a single centre. The primary outcome was weight loss including secondary end points such as the use of hypoglycaemic and/or anti-hypertensive medication. An electronic hospital database was used to retrospectively identify individuals that were HIV-positive and had bariatric surgery between 2003 and 2013. Detailed morphometric, immunological and virological data including post-operative follow-up information were obtained from the database. Twelve HIV-positive individuals (male =8, female =4) underwent bariatric surgery following multi-disciplinary team meetings and engagement in the pre-operative bariatric surgery care pathway. Their mean age was 46 years (range 33-66) with a median BMI of 43 kg/m2 (range 37-55). The mean duration of HIV prior to surgery was six years (range 3-24). All procedures were performed laparoscopically and included gastric banding (N.=8), sleeve gastrectomy (N.=1), gastric ileo-bypass (N.=1) and a Roux -en -Y gastric bypass (N.=2). Two patients had wound infections related to their gas...Continue Reading

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Antivirals

Antivirals are medications that are used specifically for treating viral infections. Discover the latest research on antivirals here.

Antivirals (ASM)

Antivirals are medications that are used specifically for treating viral infections. Discover the latest research on antivirals here.

Antihypertensive Agents: Mechanisms of Action

Antihypertensive drugs are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) which aims to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Discover the latest research on antihypertensive drugs and their mechanism of action here.

Related Papers

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : Official Journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Christopher R DaigleStacy Brethauer
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
Steven ZivichChristopher Vinnard
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : Official Journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Christopher R DaigleLeslie J Heinberg
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved