Objective To review recent advancement of the relationship between obesity and gastric cancer. Method We searched PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library databases, CNKI, and WanFang database for recent clinical trials about the impact of obesity on occurrence, surgery outcomes, and prognosis of gastric cancer. Results Obesity significantly increased the risk of adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction (AEG), increased difficulty in radical operation of gastric cancer and complications of perioperative period, but it had no effect on the long-term operative outcomes. The association between obesity and the survival of gastric cancer was not clear. However, the better survival was observed in most researches of gastric cancer patients with excess body weight. Conclusions The relationship between obesity and gastric cancer is very complex, and there is no consistent conclusion. A reasonable body weight by a healthy lifestyle is expected to decline the incidence of AEG.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the effectiveness of breastfeeding duration and intensity in reducing the risk of overweight or obesity among offspring exposed to intrauterine hyperglycemia. MethodsThe PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, CBM, WanFang Data, CNKI and VIP databases were electronically searched to collect observational studies on the associations of breastfeeding with the risk of overweight or obesity among offspring exposed to intrauterine hyperglycemia from inception to September 25th, 2021. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies. Stata 16.0 software was used for the meta-analysis. ResultsA total of 12 657 participants from 13 observational studies were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that breastfeeding could reduce the risk of overweight or obesity among offspring exposed to intrauterine hyperglycemia (OR=0.67, 95%CI 0.53 to 0.84, P=0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed a protective effect of breastfeeding for both 1-6 months (OR=0.53, 95%CI 0.37 to 0.75, P<0.001) and ≥6 months (OR=0.56, 95%CI 0.46 to 0.69, P<0.001); however, breastfeeding shorter than one month was suggested to increase the risk of overweight or obesity (OR=2.15, 95%CI 1.41 to 3.27, P<0.001). ConclusionAvailable evidence suggests that breastfeeding for more than one month is effective in reducing the risk of overweight or obesity in offspring exposed to intrauterine hyperglycemia, and women with hyperglycemia should be encouraged to breastfeed their offspring for at least 1 month to achieve the effect. Due to the limited quantity and quality of the included studies, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of sleeve gastrectomy on preventing adipose infiltration and LOX-1 expression in aortic epithelium of high-fat-diet-induced obese rats. MethodsTwenty-four Wistar rats were randomized into normal chow group (CO group), high-fat diet group (HD group), and high-fat diet combined with sleeve gastrectomy group (SG group). Rats of three groups before operation and CO group after operation were fed with normal diet, rats of HD and SG group were fed with high-fat diet. Body weight of all the rats were examined on day 10, 20, and 30 after operation, respectively. Animals were sacrificed on day 30 after operation and plasma HDL and LDL were detected by ELISA, LOX-1 and LOX-1 mRNA expression in aortic epithelium were measured by Western blot and real-time RT-PCR, respectively. Immunochemical histological Nile red stain was adopted in adipose infiltration examination of aorta. ResultsThe body weights in HD group were much higher than those of other groups （Plt;0.01）. The HDL in CO, HD, and SG groups was (32.9±6.2) mg/dl, (43.4± 4.0) mg/dl, and (37.5± 4.3) mg/dl, respectively. The LDL in CO, HD, and SG groups was (31.8±4.5) mg/dl, (53.3±5.1) mg/dl, and (40.5±3.7 ) mg/dl, respectively. The HDL and LDL values in HD group were higher than those of other two groups (Plt;0.05, Plt;0.01). The LOX-1 protein and mRNA expressions in HD group were much higher than those of other groups (Plt;0.01). Adipose staining in HD group was also ber than that of other groups. ConclusionsHigh-fat diet can induce elevation of LOX-1 protein and mRNA expression in aorta. Sleeve gastrecto my can relieve plasma LDL level, as a result, LOX-1 protein and mRNA expression should be down-regulated.
ObjectiveTo compared weight loss and metabolic improvement effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in treatment of obese males and females. MethodsAccording to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the obese patients were retrospectively collected, who underwent LSG from January 2020 to June 2021 in the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, and there were complete preoperative data and postoperative follow-up data at month 1, 3, 6, and 12. The weight loss and metabolic improvement effects of obese males and females were compared, as well as the remissions of diabetes and hyperlipidemia at the 12th month after surgery were observed. ResultsA total of 129 eligible obese patients were included, including 44 obese males and 85 obese females. The preoperative body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG) level, and insulin level of the obese males were higher than those of the obese females (P<0.05). ① Weight loss effect after LSG: For both obese males and females, the change value (Δ) of BMI (all change values of the indexes were the difference between preoperative and postoperative value in this study), the percentage of excess body weight loss (EWL%), and percentage of total body weight loss showed continuous upward trends within the observation time range (P<0.05). And it was found that the obese males’ ΔBMI was higher than that of the obese females at the 1st and 3rd month after surgery (P<0.05), and the EWL% of the obese males was lower than that of the obese females at the 3rd, 6th, and 12th month after operation (P<0.05). ② Metabolic improvement effect after LSG: Blood glucose and lipid metabolism indicators in both male and female patients（ΔFBG, ΔINS, ΔHbA1c, ΔTC and ΔTG) changed the fastest at 1 month after operation, and the change became flat after 3 months, except for males ΔTC index (P>0.05), the overall difference between male and female patients at each time point after operation was statistically significant (P<0.05). After operation, the ΔFBG (at the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th month) and Δinsulin (at the 3rd, 6th, and 12th month) in the obese males were higher than those in the obese females (P<0.05). The remission rates of diabetes and hyperlipidemia in the obese males and females at the 12th month after surgery were both higher, but there was no significant difference between the two groups [64.7% (11/17) versus 81.0% (17/21), χ2=0.578, P=0.447; 73.9% (17/23) versus 84.4% (27/32), χ2=0.378, P=0.539]. ConclusionsFrom the results of this study, LSG is an effective method in treatment of obesity and its complications for both males and females. Bariatric surgery should be suggested to perform as soon as possible for obese males with poor metabolic status.
A lot of evidence-based medical evidence has shown that laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a durable and effective method for obesity and diabetes, and can significantly improve a series of obesity-related metabolic complications. This guideline provides a detailed description of the main operating steps and technical points of the symmetric three-port LRYGB, including posture layout, trocar position selection, liver suspension, gauze exposure, production of small gastric sacs, gastrojejunal anastomosis and production of biliary pancreatic branches, entero-enteric side to side anastomosis, closure of gastrointestinal anastomosis and mesenteric hiatus, greater omentum coverage, and closure of incisions. The purpose is to standardize the operating process of the symmetrical three hole method of LRYGB, providing standardized surgical operation references for clinical doctors in the field of obesity metabolic surgery.
With the swift evolution of bariatric and metabolic surgery, additional procedures building upon sleeve gastrectomy have consistently surfaced. Recent studies suggest that sleeve gastrectomy with jejunojejunal bypass (SG-JJB) yields superior short-term weight reduction outcomes compared to sleeve gastrectomy alone, with weight loss and glycemic control effects akin to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and without significant complications. As a result, SG-JJB is regarded as a safe and efficacious bariatric procedure, noted for its technical simplicity and reversibility, presenting substantial clinical utility. Nonetheless, high-quality, multicenter, large-sample, long-term follow-up randomized controlled trials are essential to further ascertain its long-term efficacy and safety, and to facilitate its standardized implementation. This article seeks to review the advancements in SG-JJB research, evaluate its effectiveness and safety in managing obesity and associated comorbidities, and explore its future developmental trajectory.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the association between overweight, obesity, abdominal obesity, and cognitive impairment (CI) in the elderly. MethodsThe CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were electronically searched for studies on the relationship between overweight, obesity/abdominal obesity, and CI in the elderly from their inception to July 2024. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 15.0 software. ResultsA total of 38 studies involving 1 783 087 subjects were included. Meta-analysis results showed that compared with normal-weight individuals, overweight (OR=0.96, 95%CI 0.91 to 1.02, P=0.201) was not statistically significant in the risk of CI in the elderly. Obesity (OR=1.14, 95%CI 1.02 to 1.28, P=0.03) and abdominal obesity (OR=1.16, 95%CI 1.11 to 1.21, P<0.001) may be risk factors for CI in the elderly. Subgroup analysis was conducted based on study type, BMI standards, cognitive diagnostic standards, national development level, abdominal obesity diagnostic standards, and follow-up time. Among the subgroups analyzing the correlation between overweight and CI in the elderly, follow-up time ≤5 years (OR=0.68, 95%CI 0.58 to 0.80) showed a lower proportion of CI compared to other follow-up periods. In the subgroups analyzing the correlation between obesity and CI in the elderly, follow-up time ≤5 years (OR=0.71, 95%CI 0.50 to 1.01) was not statistically significant compared to other follow-up periods. For abdominal obesity, a significant association with increased CI risk in the elderly was found only in the subgroup with a follow-up time of 5-10 years (OR=1.21, 95%CI 1.15 to 1.27), compared with other follow-up periods. ConclusionCurrent evidence suggests that obesity and abdominal obesity may increase the risk of CI in the elderly. Proper weight management is crucial for preventing and delaying the progression of CI in the elderly.
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of different ventilation modes on pulmonary complications (PCs) after laparoscopic weight loss surgery in obese patients. MethodsThe obese patients who underwent laparoscopic weight loss surgery in the Xiaolan People’s Hospital of Zhongshan from January 2019 to June 2023 were retrospectively collected, then were assigned into pressure-controlled ventilation-volume guaranteed (PCV-VG) group and volume controlled ventilation (VCV) group according to the different ventilation modes during anesthesia. The clinicopathologic data of the patients between the PCV-VG group and VCV group were compared. The occurrence of postoperative PCs was understood and the risk factors affecting the postoperative PCs for the obese patients underwent laparoscopic weight loss surgery were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression analysis. ResultsA total of 294 obese patients who underwent laparoscopic weight loss surgery were enrolled, with 138 males and 156 females; Body mass index (BMI) was 30–55 kg/m2, (42.40±4.87) kg/m2. The postoperative PCs occurred in 63 cases (21.4%). There were 160 cases in the PCV-VG group and 134 cases in the VCV group. The anesthesia time, tidal volume at 5 min after tracheal intubation, peak inspiratory pressure and driving pressure at 5 min after tracheal intubation, 60 min after establishing pneumoperitoneum, and the end of surgery, as well as incidence of postoperative PCs in the PCV-VG group were all less or lower than those in the VCV group (P<0.05). The indicators with statistical significance by univariate analysis in combination with significant clinical indicators were enrolled in the multivariate logistic regression model, such as the smoking history, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, hypertension, BMI, operation time, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1/forced vital capacity, and intraoperative ventilation mode. It was found that the factors had no collinearity (tolerance>0.1, and variance inflation factor<10). The results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the patients with higher BMI and intraoperative VCV mode increased the probability of postoperative PCs (P<0.05). ConclusionsFrom the preliminary results of this study, for the obese patients underwent laparoscopic weight loss surgery, the choice of ventilation mode is closely related to the risk of developing postoperative PCs. In clinical practice, it is particularly important to pay attention to the risk of postoperative PCs for the patients with higher degree obesity.
ObjectiveTo study the correlation of lymph node metastasis and recurrence with body mass index (BMI) and estrogen receptor (ER) in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).MethodThe relevant literatures were retrieved in the past six years through the CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, CBM, PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, etc. databases for meta-analysis of relationship of lymph node metastasis and recurrence of PTC with BMI or ER and its subtypes.ResultsThe meta-analysis showed that the lymph node metastasis of PTC was associated with the BMI and ERα [OR=1.27, 95% CI (1.12, 1.42), P<0.000 1; OR=2.68, 95% CI (1.86, 3.86), P<0.000 01, respectively ], and which not associated with the ER and ERβ [OR=0.87, 95% CI (0.56, 1.35), P=0.53; OR=1.22, 95% CI (0.78,1.89), P=0.39, respectively ]. The ERα was associated with the PTC recurrence [OR=1.87, 95% CI (1.04, 3.35), P=0.04 ], but the BMI was not the risk factor for the recurrence of PTC [OR=1.187 1, 95% CI (0.930 0, 1.515 3), P=0.17 ].ConclusionsAlthough BMI was not found to be associated with PTC recurrence, high BMI promotes PTC metastasis, so lymph node dissection in obese patients should be more careful and comprehensive. Positive ERα increases risk of lymph node metastasis and recurrence of PTC, which can be used as a negative factor in evaluating prognosis of PTC and provide a new idea for endocrine therapy of PTC.
ObjectiveTo review the current epidemiological status and trends of overweight and obesity globally and in China, and to analyze its hazards, causes, and prevention strategies. MethodsRecent global and Chinese studies and reports on obesity epidemiology were retrieved. Data from the latest World Obesity Federation’s reports and authoritative national statistics were comprehensively analyzed. ResultsThe prevalence of overweight and obesity was rising worldwide. According to the World Obesity Atlas 2025, it was predicted that by 2030, nearly 3 billion adults worldwide (approximately 50% of the adult population) would be affected by overweight or obesity. The overweight rate in youth aged 5–19 increased from 8% in 1990 to 20% in 2022. In China, over half of adults were overweight or obese, totaling over 402 million and ranking first in the world; the overweight/obesity rate in children and adolescents approached 20%. Gaps between urban and rural obesity had narrowed in China, and males and northern regions had higher rates than females and southern regions. Unhealthy diet patterns, reduced physical activity and other lifestyle changes were the main reasons for the prevalence of obesity. Obesity greatly increased the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic diseases. ConclusionsBoth globally and in China, obesity has become a serious epidemic challenge. Strengthened prevention and control strategies are urgently needed, including comprehensive treatment based on healthy lifestyle intervention, drugs, endoscopy, weight loss surgery, etc, adoption of new weight management therapies and supportive policies are also needed. Special attention should be paid to preventing childhood obesity to curb the rising trend and reduce the associated health burden.