Publications by authors named "D T Kehagias"
Background: Weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) demonstrates significant diversity in the long term and the implicated mechanisms behind suboptimal clinical response (SCR) or recurrent weight gain (RWG) need to be scrutinized. This study retrospectively examines weight-loss trajectories, aiming to identify critical time points to optimize follow-up strategies and guide future prospective research.
Methods: This is a single-center, retrospective study of 104 patients that underwent SG.
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- - Post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH) is a complication that may develop after metabolic bariatric surgery, specifically in patients with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index of 40 kg/m or higher.
- - A study of 24 patients revealed that 5 showed significant symptoms of PBH after 12 months, with one diagnosed at 6 months based on glucose levels measured after eating.
- - Findings suggest that insulin levels 30 minutes post-meal and at 6 months may be strong predictors for PBH occurrence, although further research with more participants is needed to confirm these results.
Surgeons have grappled with the treatment of recurrent and T4b locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) for many years. Their main objectives are to increase the overall survival and quality of life of the patients and to mitigate postoperative complications. Currently, pelvic exenteration (PE) with or without neoadjuvant treatment is a curative treatment when negative resection margins are achieved.
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