Publications by authors named "J Himpens"
The lack of standardization in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) has made measurement and comparison of quality of life (QoL) outcomes in research focused on obesity treatment challenging. This study reports on the results of the second and third global multidisciplinary Standardizing Quality of life measures in Obesity Treatment (S.Q.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe 2022 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) updated the indications for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), replacing the previous guidelines established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over 30 years ago. The evidence supporting these updated guidelines has been strengthened to assist metabolic and bariatric surgeons, nutritionists, and other members of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), as well as patients. This study aims to assess the level of evidence and the strength of recommendations compared to the previously published criteria.
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- The ASMBS and IFSO updated the guidelines for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in 2022, replacing 30-year-old NIH recommendations.
- These new guidelines are based on stronger evidence and are designed to support healthcare professionals and patients in making informed decisions about surgery.
- The study evaluates the quality of evidence and the effectiveness of these updated recommendations compared to the old criteria.
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- The global rise in obesity has led to the need for clear guidelines combining medical, endoscopic, and surgical methods for effective treatment.
- An expert panel formed by IFSO-EC created evidence-based recommendations for treating adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, focusing on integrating lifestyle interventions and various weight loss techniques.
- These guidelines emphasize a comprehensive approach to obesity management, recognizing it as a complex, chronic disease that requires understanding all therapeutic options available.
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- The single anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S/SADS) is being recognized as an effective alternative to traditional bariatric surgery methods, such as biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), particularly for weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes.
- A systematic review of 93 studies was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of SADI-S/SADS, revealing benefits in weight loss and improvement in conditions like hypertension but showing inconclusive effects on other comorbidities.
- The review highlighted common nutritional deficiencies following the procedure and emphasized the need for ongoing monitoring, supplementation, and further high-quality research, with a position statement set for a review