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1
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Compare how men and women store fat?

A

Men tend to store fat inside their abdomen (apple shape), this visceral fat is far more dangerous

Women store fat in the hips/thighs (pear shaped), i.e. non visceral

2
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What is the obesity metabolic syndrome?

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A number of diseases developing due to someones obesity

e.g. cancer, hypertension, diabetes, NAFLD, heart disease etc

3
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Categories of bariatric surgery?

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Malabsorptive e.g biliopancreatic diversion
Restrictive e.g. gastric band
Combination e.g. gastric bypass

4
Q

Describe a Laparascopic Adjustable gastric band?

A

Inflatable bound around Gastrooesophageal junction which is inflated/adjusted from a surface valve

5
Q

Pros and cons of gastric bands?

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Pros:

  • Minor surgery
  • Reversible/adjustable
  • Low risk of complications

Cons:

  • implanted device
  • Easier to cheat
  • 15% need further surgery
  • Less effective
6
Q

Describe a Sleeve Gastrectomy?

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Cutting out most of the stomach, basically reducing its size

A type of restrictive surgery it reduces hunger

7
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Pros and cons of a sleeve gastrectomy?

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Pros:

  • No foreign body or small bowel manipulation
  • No risk of dumping syndrome

Cons:

  • quite invasive
  • Long staple line that can bleed/leak
8
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How does a laprascopic gastric bypass work?

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  • Makes a pouch of the upper stomach
  • Connect Jejunum direct to the stomach pouch
  • Connect duodenum to further down jejunum.

This means you don’t eat so much and it bypasses some of the small bowel (while still allowing gastric acid/bile/pancreatic enzymes to reach the main tube.

9
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Pros and cons of a laparscopic gastric bypass?

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Pros:

  • Quick and dramatic effect
  • Gold standard
  • Up and about the day after

Cons:

  • Invasive
  • Lifelong supplements required
  • Risk of dumping syndrome (although it does put patients off high sugar foods)
  • Difficult if revision required
10
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What complications can arise from bariatric surgery?

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General surgical complications:

  • Anastomotic leaks
  • Infection
  • DVT/PE

Specific:

  • Malnutrition
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Hair Loss
  • Excess Skin
  • Addiction transfer (adjusting to a new potentially dangerous coping mechanism e.g. alcohol)

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