Predicting Outcomes in Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy: The Modified Five-Point Frailty Index Versus American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification.

INTRODUCTION: Thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy are relatively safe procedures, with overall morbidity rates of 2%-5%. The increasing age is associated with higher likelihood of poor outcomes. The modified five-point frailty index (mFI-5) is associated with complications, but many surgeons are unfamiliar with mFI-5. We assessed the accuracy of the mFI-5 versus the commonly-used American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification to predict complications following thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy. METHODS: Patients undergoing thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy in 2015-2018 NSQIP datasets were identified. The mFI-5 scores were calculated by adding the number of the following comorbidities: congestive heart failure, hypertension requiring medication, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and nonindependent functional status. Receiver operating characteristics curves were plotted for 30-d mortality and serious morbidity (defined as deep surgical site infection, dehiscence, unplanned intubation, failure to wean from the ventilator 48-h postoperatively, acute renal failure, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation, sepsis, septic shock, cerebrovascular accident, or reoperation) using mFI-5 and ASA classification. Areas under these curves (AUC) were compared. RESULTS: Ninety-two thousand, six hundred and ninety-one patients were studied. The mFI-5 and ASA were fair predictors of 30-d mortality (AUC 0.75 and 0.82, respectively) and good predictors of serious morbidity (AUC 0.61 and 0.64). After stratification by age, ASA was superior to mFI-5 in predicting mortality for patients aged 65, 70, 80 y, and older, for the entire population and for thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy separately. CONCLUSIONS: The ASA classification is a better predictor of mortality and serious morbidity than mFI-5 among patients undergoing thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy and may be a better prognostic indicator to use when counseling patients before low-risk neck surgery.

Surveillance Following Treatment of Esophageal Cancer.

We describe the surveillance strategies after esophageal cancer treatment, whether local therapy, induction chemoradiation, or other definitive treatment such as trimodality therapy. We discuss the shortcomings of the different invasive and imaging studies, and the recommended stage-specific surveillance after local and organ-sparing approaches to esophageal cancer treatment.

Outcomes in racial minorities after robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective review of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program database.

BACKGROUND: The rate of robotic-assisted metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasing. While discord remains about racial disparity in primary MBS, there are no data on robotic MBS outcomes in racial cohorts. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether outcomes following robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are mediated by race or ethnicity. SETTING: University Hospital, United States. METHODS: Robotic RYGB and SG cases were identified from the 2015-2017 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) databases using Current Procedure Terminology codes 43644, 43645, and 43775. Selected cases were stratified by race and ethnicity. Case-control matched and logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: Matched analyses compared outcomes in 2666 RYGB cases of Black versus White patients and 1794 RYGB cases of Hispanic versus White patients. Black RYGB patients had longer operative lengths (OLs; P = .0008) and postoperative lengths of stay (P = .001), and a higher rate of pulmonary embolism (P = .05). Hispanic (versus White) RYGB patients had longer lengths of stay (P = .007). All other outcomes were similar between RYGB racial and ethnic cohorts. Matched analyses also compared outcomes of 8328 SG cases in Black versus White patients and 4852 SG cases in Hispanic versus White patients. Black patients had longer OLs (P = .004), had longer lengths of stay (P < .0001), had higher overall morbidity (P = .02), had higher bariatric-related morbidity (P = .02), had higher rates of readmission (P = .009), and were more likely to have an operative drain present at 30 days (P = .001). All other outcome measures were similar between racial/ethnic SG cohorts. CONCLUSION: Robotic-assisted SG is associated with higher overall and bariatric-related morbidity, but not mortality. However, robotic-assisted RYGB and SG remain safe, with lower rates of mortality and morbidity.

The Economics of Patient Surgical Safety.

Adverse surgical events are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability worldwide. Serious reportable events, such as wrong site surgery, retained foreign bodies, and surgical fires, are preventable adverse events that have significant consequences. These "never events" are costly to the patient, health care systems, and society and have led to many efforts to reduce their occurrence. However, these costly events still occur, and more research is needed to obtain a better understanding of their causes and how to prevent them.

Outcomes in racial and ethnic minorities after revisional robotic-assisted metabolic and bariatric surgery: an analysis of the MBSAQIP database.

BACKGROUND: Robotic-assisted metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is being performed with increased frequency in the United States, including for revisional MBS. However, little is known about perioperative outcomes between racial and ethnic cohorts after revisional robotic-assisted MBS. OBJECTIVE: The goal of our study was to determine if there are racial differences in outcomes after robotic-assisted revisional MBS. SETTING: University Hospital, United States. METHODS: Using the 2015-2017 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program database, we identified patients undergoing revisional MBS by a robotic-assisted approach. Univariate analyses were performed of unmatched and matched racial and ethnic cohorts, comparing black versus white patients and Hispanic versus white patients. RESULTS: Of 2027 robotic-assisted revisional MBS cases in the database, 1922 were included in our analysis, including 67%, 22.6%, and 10.4% white, black, and Hispanic patients, respectively. At baseline, there were some differences in patient characteristics between racial and ethnic cohorts. After propensity matching, outcomes between black and white patients were similar, except for higher rates of superficial surgical site infection among white patients (P = .05) and higher rates of organ space surgical site infection in black patients (P = .05). Outcomes were also similar between matched white and Hispanic patients, except for a higher bleeding in white patients (2% versus 0%, P = .04). There were no mortality or morbidity differences between racial and ethnic cohorts. CONCLUSION: Morbidity and mortality after robotic-assisted revisional MBS do not seem to be mediated by race or ethnicity.

Outcomes in conventional laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted primary bariatric surgery: a retrospective, case-controlled study of the MBSAQIP database.

INTRODUCTION: Robotic-assisted bariatric surgery is increasingly performed. There remains controversy about the overall benefit of robotic-assisted (RBS) compared to conventional laparoscopic (LBS) bariatric surgery. In this study, we used a large national risk-stratified bariatric clinical database to compare outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic gastric bypass (RNYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG). METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the 2015 and 2016 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Participant Use Data File (PUF) was performed. Primary robotic and laparoscopic RYNGB and SG were analyzed. Descriptive analysis was performed of the unmatched cohorts, followed by 1:3 case-controlled matching. Cases and controls were matched by patient demographics and pre-operative comorbidities, and peri-operative outcomes compared. RESULTS: 77,991 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RnYGB) (7.5% robotic-assisted) and 189,503 SG (6.8% robotic-assisted) cases were identified. Operative length was significantly higher in both the robotic-assisted RnYGB and SG cohorts (p < 0.0001). Outcomes were similar between the robotic-assisted and laparoscopic RnYGB cohorts, except a lower mortality rate (p = 0.05), transfusion requirement (p = 0.005), aggregate bleeding (p = 0.04), and surgical site infections (SSI) (p = 0.006) in the robotic-assisted cohort. Outcomes were also similar between robotic-assisted and laparoscopic SG, except for a longer length of stay (p < 0.0001) and higher rates of conversion (p < 0.0001), 30-day intervention (p = 0.01), operative drain present (p < 0.0001), sepsis (p = 0.01), and organ space SSI (p = 0.0002) in the robotic cohort. Bleeding was lower in the robotic SG cohort and mortality was similar. CONCLUSION: Both robotic-assisted and laparoscopic RnYGB and SG are overall very safe. Robotic-assisted gastric bypass is associated with a lower mortality and morbidity; however, a clear benefit for robotic-assisted SG compared to laparoscopic SG was not seen. Given the longer operative and hospital duration, robotic SG is not cost-effective.

Outcomes in conventional laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted revisional bariatric surgery: a retrospective, case-controlled study of the MBSAQIP database.

INTRODUCTION: Revisional bariatric surgery is being increasingly performed and is associated with higher operative risks. Optimal techniques to minimize complications remain controversial. Here, we report a retrospective review of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Participant User Files (PUF) database, comparing outcomes between revision RBS and LBS. METHODS: The 2015 and 2016 MBSAQIP PUF database was retrospectively reviewed. Revision cases were identified using the Revision/Conversion Flag. Selected cases were further stratified by surgical approach. Subgroup analysis of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass cases was performed. Case-controlled matching (1:1) was performed of the RBS and LBS cohorts, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy cohorts separately. Cases and controls were match by demographics, ASA classification, and preoperative comorbidities. RESULTS: 26,404 revision cases were identified (93.3% LBS, 6.7% RBS). 85.6% were female and 67% white. Mean age and BMI were 48 years and 40.9 kg/m2. 1144 matched RBS and LBS cases were identified. RBS was associated with longer operative duration (p < 0.0001), LOS (p = 0.0002) and a higher rate of ICU admissions (1.3% vs 0.5%, p = 0.05). Aggregate bleeding and leak rates were higher in the RBS cohort. In both gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy cohorts, the robotic-assisted surgery remain associated with longer operative duration (p < 0.0001). In gastric bypass, rates of aggregate leak and bleeding were higher with robotic surgery, while transfusion was higher with laparoscopy. For sleeve gastrectomy cases, reoperation, readmission, intervention, sepsis, organ space SSI, and transfusion were higher with robotic surgery. CONCLUSION: In this matched cohort analysis of revision bariatric surgery, both approaches were overall safe. RBS was associated with longer operative duration and higher rates of some complications. Complications were higher in the robotic sleeve cohort. Robotic is likely less cost-effective with no clear patient safety benefit, particularly for sleeve gastrectomy cases.

The superficial and deep inferior epigastric artery composite perforator flap for breast reconstruction: A case report.

The superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap and the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap have been increasingly adopted for breast reconstruction; however, each have its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In the select subset of patients that cannot tolerate minimal abdominal fasciotomy that occurs with DIEP harvest and do not have adequate pedicle length that often occurs after SIEA harvest, we suggest another option for abdominally-based free flap breast reconstruction. Here, we describe the formation of a composite perforator based on the pedicle of the retro-rectus deep inferior epigastric vessels and the superficial inferior epigastric vessels, known as a superficial and deep inferior epigastric artery (SADIE) flap, which allows for a more compatible anastomotic size match than the SIEA and elongation of the vascular pedicle with minimal dissection of the anterior rectus fascia. Our patient is a 36 year-old female (BMI = 24) with a history of breast cancer who subsequently underwent skin-sparing mastectomy with tissue expander, chemotherapy, and eventual superior and deep inferior epigastric artery (SADIE) composite flap. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course at 6-month follow-up with excellent cosmesis. This modification in surgical technique has not been previously described in the literature and represents a suitable option for those desiring breast reconstruction, but have short pedicle length at harvest and cannot tolerate abdominal fasciotomy.

La insoportable levedad de la política nacional de salud mental para Colombia: reflexiones a propósito de la propuesta de ajuste en 2014 / The Unbearable Lightness of the National Mental Health Policy in Colombia: Reflections on the 2014 Amendment Proposal / A insustentável leveza da politica nacional de saúde mental para a Colômbia: reflexões a propósito da proposta de ajuste em 2014

Resumen La salud mental es una problemática de interés para muchos gobiernos. En los últimos veinte años, en Colombia se han hecho varios intentos de formular una política nacional, cuya recepción por la sociedad y sus instituciones ha sido fútil. Desde la perspectiva del equipo consultor para el ajuste de la Política Nacional de Salud Mental Colombiana en 2014, se elaboró un recuento de tales iniciativas desde 1994 hasta 2015, con énfasis en lo sucedido en 2014, y se analizaron diversos antecedentes que considerar para comprender las dificultades en la implementación de una política pública al respecto. Entre las dificultades afrontadas se encontraron la diversidad de conceptualizaciones sobre salud mental, la falta de voluntad política, las características propias de los sistemas de salud y el estigma social que rodea a los padecimientos mentales. Tales aspectos, entre otros, han hecho ardua y compleja la tarea de formular e implementar políticas nacionales de salud mental.

Abstract Despite good intentions, governments have found difficult to address the mental health. There have been several attempts in the last twenty years to formulate a national mental health policy in Colombia, all of which have found resistance on the part of society and institutions. We offer a recount of the multiple attempts to develop and implement a national policy of mental health, and discuss possible factors behind the failure to achieve a national mental health policy. Among the factors that account for the difficulty in formulating and implementing mental health policies are competing conceptualizations of mental health, barriers related to the characteristics of the health system, lack of political will, and the social stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with mental health problems.

Resumo A saúde mental é uma problemática de interesse para muitos governos. Nos últimos vinte anos, na Colômbia tem se feito varias tentativas de formular uma política nacional, cuja recepção pela sociedade e suas instituições foi fútil. Da perspectiva da equipe consultiva para as alterações da Política Nacional de Saúde Mental Colombiana em 2014, foi elaborada uma recontagem de tais iniciativas desde 1994 até 2015, com ênfase no acontecido em 2014, e analisaram-se diversos antecedentes a considerarem para compreender as dificuldades na implementação de uma política pública nesse sentido. Entre as dificuldades afrontadas encontraram-se a diversidade de conceptualizações sobre saúde mental, falta de vontade política, as características próprias dos sistemas de saúde e o estigma social em torno das doenças mentais. Tais aspectos, dentre outros, tornam árdua e complexa a tarefa de formular e implementar políticas nacionais de saúde mental.

Is non-invasive indocyanine-green angiography a useful adjunct for the debridement of infected sternal wounds?

Laser-assisted indocyanine-green imaging (ICG) has a wide range of surgical applications, and has been used in reconstructive surgery to aid in assessing the viability of free tissue transfers and to help predict poor tissue perfusion. However, its indications for use is limited to assessing free flap tissue perfusion, coronary artery perfusion during coronary artery bypass (CABG), and tissue perfusion in diabetic foot ulcers, to name a few. This system has been proven to be a safe, reliable adjunctive modality to assess microvascular compromise or poor perfusion peri-operatively, which could minimize skin necrosis and other post-operative complications (Further et al., 2013).1 The ability to objectively assess tissue perfusion has led to improved post-operative outcomes in breast, abdominal wall, colorectal, and cardiac surgery. To date, no studies have reviewed the use of ICG in delineating devitalized bone during sternal wound debridement after cardiac surgery. At our institution, we have encountered a cohort of patients with post-cardiac surgery sternal wound infections who have required debridement of infected and devitalized bone. We propose that SPY technology aids in delineating this devitalized bone, and may aid in the timing muscle flap coverage. In this paper, we will demonstrate two cases of patients who had post-operative sternal wound infections after undergoing cardiac surgery for which ICG was used to demarcate debridement zones and subsequent flap coverage. In these cases, ICG allowed for efficient and reliable intraoperative evaluation of bony perfusion and has aided in early adequate debridement and flap coverage.

Corset Trunkplasty: Recommended with Abdominal Skin Laxity and Open Cholecystectomy Scar.

BACKGROUND: Patients undergoing abdominoplasty with previous upper abdominal wall scars are at an increased risk for postoperative complications. The corset trunkplasty is a newer technique to treat abdominal wall laxity of the entire anterolateral abdomen while incorporating any previous open cholecystectomy scar. The authors performed a comparative outcomes study to determine whether the corset procedure would decrease the incidence of postoperative complications in patients with abdominal wall laxity and an open cholecystectomy scar when compared with traditional abdominoplasty. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed on patients who underwent traditional and corset abdominoplasty. Patients were divided into four groups: traditional with scar, corset with scar, traditional no scar, and corset no scar. Evaluated metrics included procedure time, postoperative length of stay, complications, reoperations, and readmission rates. RESULTS: Fifty-eight subjects were included in the study (traditional with scar, n = 15; corset with scar, n = 13; traditional no scar, n = 15; and corset no scar, n = 15). Demographics were similar among groups: body mass index, 33.7 kg/m; age, 44.3 years; and American Society of Anesthesiologists status, 2.5. The corset procedure took longer than the traditional method, regardless of whether a scar was present (146.1 minutes versus 125.7 minutes). However, the traditional with scar group had the greatest length of stay and higher complication, readmission, and reoperation rates. The corset with scar group had comparable outcomes to the corset no scar and traditional no scar groups. CONCLUSIONS: The corset trunkplasty procedure resulted in fewer adverse outcomes compared with traditional abdominoplasty in patients with previous open cholecystectomy scar. Its use should be considered in patients with significant abdominal wall laxity and existing upper abdominal surgical scars. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, III.

UTILIDAD DEL MENOPAUSE RATING SCALE (MRS) EN INDÍGENAS COLOMBIANAS EN CLIMATERIO / VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF MENOPAUSE RATING SCALE IN COLOMBIAN INDIGENOUS POPULATION

La Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) se compone teóricamente de tres dimensiones que evalúan síntomas somáticos, emocionales y urogenitales relacionados con la menopausia. La utilidad de las escalas varía según las características poblacionales y no se cuenta con investigaciones que corroboren estas dimensiones en población indígena. El objetivo fue evaluar la utilidad de las dimensiones y confiabilidad de MRS en indígenas colombianas. Se realizó análisis del patrón de respuesta de MRS en 914 mujeres indígenas, 507 posmenopáusicas y 407 premenopáusicas, entre 40-60 años, media 50,3 años (DE=5,9). Se estimó alfa de Cronbach para las dimensiones originales y para las que emergieron en el análisis factorial mediante el método de máxima verosimilitud y rotación oblicua promax. MRS mostró alfa de Cronbach: 0,86; la dimensión somática 0,63, la psicológica 0,75 y la urogenital 0,84. La puntuación fue significativamente superior en posmenopáusicas que premenopausia 14,4 (DE=6,4) vs. 8,4 (DE=5,9) p<0,001. El análisis de factores identificó dos factores; el primero que dio cuenta del 39,9% de la varianza (ítem 1,7,8,9,10,11) y el segundo del 14,2% (ítem 2,3,4,5,6). La primera dimensión tuvo alfa de Cronbach 0,86; y la segunda 0,81. MRS presentó alta consistencia interna, adecuada validez nomológica y dos dimensiones. Es necesario corroborar el desempeño de los instrumentos en diferentes poblaciones.

The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) measures quality of life in menopausal women. It compounds of three dimensions that assess somatic, psychological and urogenital menopausal-related symptoms. However, the validity of the scales may vary according to population characteristics, and there are no validations to date of MRS in American indigenous population. To assess the validity of MRS in Indigenous Colombian women during menopause. A research was done a sample of 914 indigenous women, 507 postmenopausal women and 407 premenopausal. They were between 40-49 years-old, with a mean age of 59.3 ± 5.9years. MRS was applied to all enrolled women. Cronbach's alpha was applied for the original proposed dimensions, and the dimensions from the results of factor analysis and maximum likelihood methods. A Promax rotation was applied to analysis. MRS showed a Cronbach's alpha: 0.86. The somatic dimension: 0.63, the psychological dimension: 0.75, and urogenital: 0.84. Score was greater in postmenopausal compared to premenopausal, 14.4 (±SD, 6.4) versus 8.4 (±SD, 5.9) (P<0.001). The factor analysis showed two dimensions. The first dimension included items 1,7,8,9,10,11; and accounted for 39.9% of variance. The second dimension included items 2,3,4,5,6; explaining 14.2% of variance. Cronbach's alpha was 0.86 for the first dimension and 0.81 for the second dimension. MRS showed high internal consistency and adequate nomological validity. The factor analysis resulted in two dimensions. These results evidence the need to better assess the validity of the instruments in different populations.

Plantar center of pressure and postural balance according to head anteposition / Centro de presión plantar y balance postural en función de la anteposición de cráneo

ABSTRACT Introduction: balance posture is noticeable in the variations occurring on the plantar center of pressure (COP) due to internal or external disorders. The objective of this study was to determine the limit of head anteposition in an antero-posterior direction to which a subject may be exposed to without significant modifications to plantar center of pressure and postural balance, conducting a pre-experimental study. Methods: a convenience sample of 30 healthy male subjects with aligned posture aged 20 to 25 years (22.6 ± 1.88) was selected. The following subjects were excluded: individuals taking drugs that affect posture and balance, who practiced intense physical activity 24 hours prior to the study or who suffered any disease of spine and lower extremities. The study complied with the Declaration of Helsinki and an informed consent was signed. To determine COP in orthostatic position, a force plate (Kistler model 9286BA) was used. Subjects were requested to take a bipedal position on the plate. A plumb line was placed over the tragus, in between subject and observer, recording oscillations for 30 seconds. The experiment was repeated by gradually inducing a head anteposition until reaching 5 centimeters. The Wilcoxon test was used to prove the null hypothesis. Results: the average displacement from the plantar center of pressure in orthostatic position per root mean square on the x-axis was 0,25170 and on the y-axis was 0,34987. With 1 cm of induced head antepopsition, the plantar center of pressure varied significantly to 0,23031 on the x-axis and 0,36576 on the y-axis. Conclusion: the minimum anterior displacement of skull significantly modifying the plantar center of pressure and postural balance is 1 cm.

RESUMEN. Introducción: el balance postural se evidencia en las variaciones que pueda sufrir el centro de presión plantar (COP) debido a disturbios internos o externos. El objetivo del presente trabajo consistió en determinar el límite de anteposición de cráneo, en un sentido antero-posterior, a que puede estar sometido un sujeto sin que se modifique significativamente el centro de presión plantar y el balance postural, para lo cual se realizó un estudio preexperimental. Métodos: se obtuvo una muestra por conveniencia conformada por 30 hombres sanos, posturalmente alineados, entre 20 y 25 años de edad (22,6±1,88). Se excluyeron los sujetos consumidores de medicamentos que afectan la postura y el balance, que practicaron actividad física intensa las 24 horas previas al estudio o que sufrían patologías de columna y miembros inferiores. Se siguió la declaración de Helsinki y se firmó un consentimiento informado. Para determinar el COP en posición ortostática se utilizó una plataforma de fuerza Kistler® modelo 9286BA. Se les solicitó a los sujetos adoptar una posición bípeda sobre la plataforma. Se ubicó una plomada por sobre el tragus, entre el sujeto y el observador, y se grabó la oscilación durante 30 segundos. El experimento se repitió al inducir progresivamente una anteposición de cráneo hasta alcanzar los 5 centímetros. Para contrastar la hipótesis nula se utilizó el test de Wilcoxon. Resultados: el promedio del desplazamiento del centro de presión plantar en posición ortostática, según la raíz media cuadrática en el eje x, fue de 0,25170 y en el eje y fue de 0,34987. Con 1 cm de anteposición de cabeza inducida, el centro de presión plantar varió significativamente a 0,23031 en el eje x y a 0,36576 en el eje y. Conclusión: el mínimo desplazamiento anterior de cráneo desde el cual se modifica significativamente el centro de presión plantar y el balance postural corresponde a 1 cm.

La adopción por parejas del mismo sexo en Colombia / Adoption by same-sex couples in Colombia

En Colombia la discusión acerca del reconocimiento de los derechos a personas no heterosexuales (lesbianas, gais, bisexuales, transexuales e intersexuales [LGBTI]) y parejas del mismo sexo ha tenido espacio creciente en los medios de comunicación durante la última década. La adopción por parejas del mismo sexo ha sido un punto polémico en este debate. La opinión desfavorable frente a la adopción por parejas del mismo sexo es frecuente tanto en la comunidad general como en algunos grupos de científicos en ciencias de la salud5,6. Por ejemplo, en el contexto colombiano, se preguntó a una muestra de 199 estudiantes de medicina sobre la aceptación de adopción por parte de parejas de hombres, y el 64,8% de los participantes manifestó estar en desacuerdo con la legalización

In Colombia, the discussion about the recognition of the rights of non-heterosexual people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex [LGBTI]) and same-sex couples has had increasing space in the media during the last decade. Same-sex adoption has been a contentious point in this debate. The unfavorable opinion regarding adoption by same-sex couples is frequent both in the general community and in some groups of scientists in the health sciences5,6. For example, in the Colombian context, a sample of 199 medical students was asked about the acceptance of adoption by male couples, and 64.8% of the participants expressed disagreement with legalization