Publications by authors named "Emanuele Lo Menzo"

Background: Esophageal cancer remains a significant global health challenge. Several treatment modalities were explored in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in recent decades. This study evaluates the robustness of RCTs focusing on esophageal cancer treatment using the fragility index (FI) and reverse fragility index (RFI).

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Background: Recent research has shown beneficial effects of bariatric surgery (BaS) on the risk of developing acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, this patient population may be at increased risk of complications, especially postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC).

Objectives: To analyze the incidence of PPC in patients with COPD undergoing BaS.

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Objective: We aimed to determine whether n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NB2C) adhesive is a safe and effective mechanism for nonpenetrating mesh and peritoneal fixation during laparoscopic groin hernia repair.

Background: Chronic pain after laparoscopic groin hernia repair has been associated with penetrating fixation, but there had been no US Food and Drug Administration-approved devices for nonpenetrating fixation in this context.

Methods: Patients undergoing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAP) or totally extraperitoneal (TEP) groin hernia repair with mesh at 1 of 5 academic medical centers were randomized to mesh (TAP/TEP) and peritoneal (TAP) fixation with NB2C adhesive or absorbable tacks.

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  • Surgical treatments for refractory gastroparesis, like gastric electrical stimulation (GES) and pyloromyotomy, were analyzed to see if they work better together.
  • A study at Cleveland Clinic Florida reviewed data from 134 patients over 20 years to compare outcomes for those who had GES with and without pyloromyotomy.
  • Results showed that while patients with pyloromyotomy had a higher success rate after 5 years (82% vs. 62%), the difference wasn’t statistically significant; however, diabetic patients seemed to benefit more from the combined treatment.
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Background: Robotic surgery is becoming increasingly popular in bariatric-metabolic surgery. However, its superiority regarding postoperative outcomes compared with conventional laparoscopy has not been clearly proven. With growing adoption of robotic surgery and improved technologies, benefits should become more evident.

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Introduction: Fixation of mesh during minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair is thought to contribute to chronic post-herniorrhaphy groin pain (CGP). In contrast to permanent tacks, absorbable tacks are hypothesized to minimize the likelihood of CGP. This study aimed to compare the rates of CGP after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair between absorbable versus permanent fixation at maximum follow-up.

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Introduction: Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is a rare cause of chronic or acute gastrointestinal bleeding. This condition accounts for ∼4% of upper gastrointestinal bleeding cases. This disease is often associated with systemic diseases, such as liver cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, autoimmune conditions, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and cardiovascular diseases.

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Background: We previously demonstrated how kidney injury in patients with morbid obesity can be reversed by bariatric surgery (BaS).

Objective(s): Based on previous experience, we hypothesize patients' potentially reversible kidney injury might be secondary to reduction in renal blood flow (RBF), which improves following BaS.

Setting: Academic Hospital.

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Background: Axillary sentinel lymph node biopsies are standard of care in patients with breast cancer and no clinically apparent metastases. Traditionally, technetium-99m, blue dye, or both have been used to identify sentinel lymph nodes. However, blue dyes miss up to 40% of sentinel lymph nodes, while technetium-99m use is complex, costly, and exposes patients to radiation.

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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after surgery increases long-term risk of kidney dysfunction. The major risk factor for AKI after bariatric surgery is having preoperative renal insufficiency. Little is known about the outcomes and risk factors for developing AKI in patients undergoing bariatric surgery with normal renal function.

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Background: Severe obesity could be an independent risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI). Bariatric surgery reduces cardiac risk factors, decreasing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in subjects with severe obesity.

Objectives: We aimed to describe the impact of bariatric surgery on risk of hospitalization due to PAD and CLI.

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Gastroparesis is a gastric motility disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying. It is a rare disease and difficult to treat effectively; management is a dilemma for gastroenterologists and surgeons alike. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to evaluate current diagnostic tools as well as treatment options.

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Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be associated with obesity. The excessive production of proinflammatory mediators by dysfunctional adipocytes may enhance remodeling of the pulmonary vasculature and worsen pulmonary hemodynamics. This study aimed to describe the changes in pulmonary arterial pressures and systemic inflammation in patients with obesity with PH after bariatric surgery (BaS).

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Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and fifth in the United States, and it represents the major cause of disability in older adults.

Objective: We aimed to determine the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in individuals with obesity with a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA) compared with patients with a history of bariatric surgery.

Setting: Academic hospital, United States.

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Background: Pseudotumor cerebri is a serious obesity-related disorder that can result in severe complications. The aim of this study was to compare metabolic surgery with medical management of pseudotumor cerebri at a single bariatric center.

Methods: After institutional review board approval, a retrospective review was conducted of individuals with severe obesity and pseudotumor cerebri (nonbariatric group) and patients with preoperative pseudotumor cerebri (bariatric group).

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Background: Despite exponentially growing evidence supporting the use of intraoperative fluorescence imaging + indocyanine green dye, considerable variability exists in how and when it is used, and no published consensus guidelines exist. We have conducted Delphi surveys of international experts in the use of intraoperative fluorescence imaging covering 6 distinct surgical scenarios: laparoscopic cholecystectomy; colorectal, lymphedema, gastric cancer, and plastic surgery; and thyroid and parathyroid resections. Although each survey asked experts to vote on field-specific consensus statements, they also had 29 shared statements to permit some analysis spanning the 6 specialties.

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Background: In recent years, indocyanine green angiography (ICG-A) has been used increasingly to assist tissue perfusion assessments during plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, but no guidelines exist regarding its use. We sought to identify areas of consensus and non-consensus among international experts on the use of ICG-A for tissue-perfusion assessments during plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Methods: A two-round, online Delphi survey was conducted of 22 international experts from four continents asking them to vote on 79 statements divided into five modules: module 1 = patient preparation and contraindications (n = 11 statements); module 2 = ICG administration and camera settings (n = 17); module 3 = other factors impacting perfusion assessments (n = 10); module 4 = specific indications, including trauma debridement (n = 9), mastectomy skin flaps (n = 6), and free flap reconstruction (n = 8); and module 5 = general advantages and disadvantages, training, insurance coverage issues, and future directions (n = 18).

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Background: Understanding the extent of tumor spread to local lymph nodes is critical to managing early-stage gastric cancer. Recently, fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green has been used to identify and characterize sentinel lymph nodes during gastric cancer surgery, but no published guidelines exist. We sought to identify areas of consensus among international experts in the use of fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green for mapping sentinel lymph nodes during gastric-cancer surgery.

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Article Synopsis
  • A study explored the effectiveness of near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography (NIFC) in improving the visualization of biliary anatomy during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with varying techniques and dosages noted in use.
  • A Delphi survey involving 28 international experts determined that NIFC is superior to traditional white light for identifying biliary structures and reducing surgical risks, particularly beneficial for obese patients and those with inflammation.
  • Consensus was achieved on the importance of dosing indocyanine green based on body weight and the necessity of administering it at least 45 minutes before surgery to enhance visibility, but timing for injections remained undecided.
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Background: Fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green is increasingly used during lymphedema patient management. However, to date, no guidelines exist on when it should and should not be used or how it should be performed. Our objective was to have an international panel of experts identify areas of consensus and nonconsensus in current attitudes and practices in fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green use during lymphedema surgery patient management.

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