Remission of female sexual dysfunction in morbidly obese female patients with the Scopinaro procedure.

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity has increased in Spain in recent years. Obese women are at increased risk for sexual dysfunction, and important remission of this condition has been previously reported with bariatric surgery. OBJECTIVES: The major aim of this study was to assess the effects of the Scopinaro biliopancreatic diversion on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) using a validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). METHODS: Eighty sexually active women with morbid obesity and with FSD underwent surgery. All patients completed the FSFI before surgery, as well as 6 and 12 months after surgery. The FSFI evaluates the sexual function using 6 items: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain. We used a<26.5 cut-point to assess the presence of FSD. This cut-point is used as a standard for the investigation. RESULTS: Before surgery, all patients had FSD (mean 19.9±1.6). Six months after surgery, the FSD improved (mean 25.4±4.1; P<.001), and 12 months after surgery FSD resolved in most of the patients (mean 30.4±3.5; P<.001). All of the parameters evaluated by the FSFI (P<.001) improved significantly in all patients. CONCLUSION: FSD improved significantly 6 months after biliopancreatic diversion among obese women with preoperative sexual dysfunction and continued improving up to 12 months later.

Perforated gastrointestinal stromal tumor in Meckel's diverticulum treated laparoscopically.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) can represent a source of substantial gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Bleeding is described as a frequent cause of clinical presentation and commonly patients received surgical treatment on an urgent basis to drain the hematoma. However, a literature review has shown that perforation with peritonitis is very uncommon and rarely reported. These tumors are usually located in the stomach, and primary ileal and Meckel's localization is rare, occurring in less than 10% of cases in many series. In the English literature, we have found seven well-reported cases of GIST in a Meckel's diverticulum that presented with perforation and peritonitis; these case were found through a MEDLINE search of the terms: "perforated" GISTs in "Meckel's" GISTs. Herein, we describe a rare case of a perforated GIST in Meckel's diverticulum that caused severe peritonitis and that was treated with minimally invasive surgery.

Fistula to the native esophagus after pharyngogastrostomy for malignant disease: A rare phenomenon in esophageal surgery.

This article features the case study of a 32-year-old female patient who had undergone surgery to remove a cervical spine tumor and who later developed cervical esophagus necrosis secondary to the erosion caused by an osteosynthesis 13 years after her prosthetic cervical surgery. Barium swallow did not show anything abnormal, but after an emergency spiral computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, a paravertebral abscess was found, along with displacement of the fixation plate and the disappearance of the esophageal silhouette on coronal sections. The patient underwent surgery to drain the abscess, extract the osteosynthesis materials and the stabilization plates, and to perform a temporary esophageal exclusion. Two months after this surgery the esophagus was reconstructed by performing a retrosternal pharyngogastrostomy without resection of the remaining cervicothoracic esophagus due to severe fibrosis and the absence of local recurrence. During the immediate post operatory period the patient developed a cervical fistula and after a month of conservative treatment, severe dysphagia was observed. Imaging tests showed a spontaneous fistula from the pharynx to the native esophagus, which prompted extraordinary treatment. Therefore, a jejunal loop was taken to the esophagus in the hiatus with a Roux-en-Y anastomosis to resolve this condition.

Reconstrucción diferida del esófago tras su interrupción para el tratamiento de una patología benigna / Staged oesophageal reconstruction for benign disease

Objetivos Evaluar las complicaciones, la mortalidad y la calidad de vida tras la reconstrucción esofágica diferida en pacientes que han precisado desconexión esofágica (esofagostomía cervical) por causas de etiología benigna. Pacientes y métodos Durante el periodo 2002 a 2011, a 20 de 24 pacientes con una exclusión esofágica por patología benigna, se les realizó la reconstrucción diferida. Se analizaron las complicaciones de la reconstrucción y se evaluó la calidad de vida mediante el Cuestionario de la Salud SF-36 antes y después de la cirugía. Resultados Se intervinieron 20 pacientes (16 varones y 4 mujeres) con una edad media de 54,5±10,5 años. Las causas de desconexión esofágica fueron: 10 por ingesta de cáusticos, 3 perforaciones iatrogénicas, 4 dehiscencia de anastomosis y 3 casos con síndrome de Boerhaave. Se realizaron 14 coloplastias (60%) y 6 interposiciones gástricas (25%) en un tiempo medio de 212,2±23,5 días tras la desconexión esofágica. Las complicaciones postoperatorias más frecuentes fueron las respiratorias (55% de los pacientes) y según la clasificación modificada de Clavien se dividieron en: grado 1 (10%), grado 2 (15%), grado 3a (40%), grado 3b (10%) y grado 4a (10%). La mortalidad (grado 5) a los 30 días de la serie fue del 10%. La calidad de vida tras la reconstrucción mejoró de forma significativa en todos los dominios analizados del cuestionario SF-36.ConclusionesLa reconstrucción esofágica en un segundo tiempo se asocia a una elevada morbilidad, con una mortalidad del 10%. Tras la reconstrucción, la calidad de vida mejora en todos los parámetros evaluados (AU)

Objectives To assess morbidity, mortality and quality of life after oesophageal reconstruction in patients with oesophageal exclusion for benign diseases. Patients and methods From 2002 to 2011, 20 of 24 patients with esophageal exclusion due to benign disease underwent a delayed reconstruction. We analyzed morbidity, mortality and health-related quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire, before and after reconstruction. Results Twenty patients were operated (16 men and 4 women) with an average age of 54.5±10.5 years. Main causes of oesophageal disconnection were: 10 cases of caustics ingestion, 3 iatrogenic perforations, 4 anastomotic leaks and 3 cases with Boerhaave syndrome. Fourteen (60%) coloplasties and 6 (25%) gastric interpositions were performed with an average time of 212,2±23.5 days after oesophageal exclusion. Pulmonary complications were the most common postoperative complications (55% patients) and according to the modified Clavien classification were divided into: grade 1 (10%), grade 2 (15%), grade 3a (40%), grade 3b (10%), and grade 4a (10%). The 30-day mortality (grade 5) of the series was 10%. Quality of life after reconstruction improved significantly in all analyzed domains of the SF-36 questionnaire. Conclusions Deferred oesophageal reconstruction is associated with a high morbidity and a mortality rate of 10%. After reconstruction, the quality of life improved in all the parameters evaluated (AU)

[Staged oesophageal reconstruction for benign disease]. / Reconstrucción diferida del esófago tras su interrupción para el tratamiento de una patología benigna.

OBJECTIVES: To assess morbidity, mortality and quality of life after oesophageal reconstruction in patients with oesophageal exclusion for benign diseases. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From 2002 to 2011, 20 of 24 patients with esophageal exclusion due to benign disease underwent a delayed reconstruction. We analyzed morbidity, mortality and health-related quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire, before and after reconstruction. RESULTS: Twenty patients were operated (16 men and 4 women) with an average age of 54.5 ± 10.5 years. Main causes of oesophageal disconnection were: 10 cases of caustics ingestion, 3 iatrogenic perforations, 4 anastomotic leaks and 3 cases with Boerhaave syndrome. Fourteen (60%) coloplasties and 6 (25%) gastric interpositions were performed with an average time of 212,2 ± 23.5 days after oesophageal exclusion. Pulmonary complications were the most common postoperative complications (55% patients) and according to the modified Clavien classification were divided into: grade 1 (10%), grade 2 (15%), grade 3a (40%), grade 3b (10%), and grade 4a (10%). The 30-day mortality (grade 5) of the series was 10%. Quality of life after reconstruction improved significantly in all analyzed domains of the SF-36 questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS: Deferred oesophageal reconstruction is associated with a high morbidity and a mortality rate of 10%. After reconstruction, the quality of life improved in all the parameters evaluated.

Derivación biliopancreática laparoscópica: técnica quirúrgica en nuestra curva de aprendizaje / Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion: a surgical technique in our learning curve

Objetivo Presentamos nuestra experiencia inicial con la técnica de Scopinaro mediante abordaje laparoscópico para el tratamiento de la superobesidad mórbida. Se repasan aspectos técnicos que hemos aprendido en nuestra curva de aprendizaje. MétodosTreinta y cinco pacientes con criterios de superobesidad mórbida fueron intervenidos de forma consecutiva en un centro concertado de segundo nivel en el periodo comprendido entre noviembre de 2009 y junio de 2010.ResultadosTodas las operaciones se realizaron por laparoscopia sin necesidad de conversión. No hubo complicaciones mayores ni mortalidad. Conclusión La técnica de Scopinaro por laparoscopia se puede realizar en pacientes superobesos con seguridad en centros que incorporen cirujanos experimentados en el manejo de anastomosis y sutura laparoscópica intracorpórea (AU)

Background: We present our initial experience with the laparoscopic BPD technique for super-obese patients. Recommended tips on the technique are summarized. Methods: A total of 35 super-obese patients were submitted to BPD by laparoscopy in November 2009 and June 2010 for the treatment of morbid obesity. Results: All operations were performed by laparoscopy with no need to convert to laparotomy. No mayor complications and mortality related to surgery were observed. Conclusion: The Scopinaro technique can be safely performed in super-obese patients by surgeons with special dedication for bariatric surgery and advanced skills in intracorporealsuturing and knot-tying (AU)

[Laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion: a surgical technique in our learning curve]. / Derivación biliopancreática laparoscópica: técnica quirúrgica en nuestra curva de aprendizaje.

BACKGROUND: We present our initial experience with the laparoscopic BPD technique for super-obese patients. Recommended tips on the technique are summarized. METHODS: A total of 35 super-obese patients were submitted to BPD by laparoscopy in November 2009 and June 2010 for the treatment of morbid obesity. RESULTS: All operations were performed by laparoscopy with no need to convert to laparotomy. No mayor complications and mortality related to surgery were observed. CONCLUSION: The Scopinaro technique can be safely performed in super-obese patients by surgeons with special dedication for bariatric surgery and advanced skills in intracorporeal suturing and knot-tying.