Evaluation of the Impact of Functional Hypogonadism in Body Composition and Weight Loss in Men Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.

Introduction: Obesity and hypogonadism are linked in a vicious cycle: low testosterone levels favor weight gain and adiposity induces hypogonadism. We aimed to investigate if low levels of testosterone in pre-operative of bariatric surgery impacts postoperative weight loss (WL) and body composition (BC).

Material And Methods: A prospective, observational study included male patients who qualified for bariatric surgery.

Criteria for continuous neuraxial analgesia associated with reduced mortality in patients undergoing thoracotomy.

Introduction: Both thoracic epidural analgesia and thoracic paravertebral analgesia are effective techniques to control pain and minimize the stress response following thoracic surgery. We hypothesized that continuous neuraxial techniques may be associated with a decrease in the incidence of postoperative mortality after thoracotomy. Additionally, we aimed to identify subgroup populations that may benefit more from neuraxial anesthesia.

Increased Donor Organ Size and Age is Associated with Reduced Survival in Female Lung Transplant Recipients.

Background: Organ selection in lung transplantation (LTx) is still controversial. We here analyze the impact of mismatches in size, age, and gender on early and long-term outcome after LTx.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of donor and recipient characteristics of patients who underwent double LTx between March 2003 and December 2021.

The Role of Hypogonadism in the Body Composition of Obese Men in the Preoperative Period of Bariatric Surgery.

Objective: To describe clinical characteristics, hormonal profile and body composition of obese men in preoperative of bariatric surgery.

Methods: Cross-sectional, population-based study. Patients evaluated from June 2019 to December 2021 in 2 obesity referral centers.