Comparative Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus: a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

The comparative efficacy of various bariatric procedures has not been completely elucidated. We aimed to evaluate efficacy and safety of various bariatric procedures comprehensively.

METHODS:

We searched for randomized controlled trials investigating the efficacy of bariatric surgery. Network meta-analyses were performed to determine the percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) and remission of diabetes mellitus (DM).

RESULTS:

Of 45 studies, 33 and 24 provided the data for %EWL and DM remission rates, respectively. Six months after surgery, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) showed superior efficacy for %EWL compared to the standard-of-care (mean difference [MD], [95% confidence interval [CI]]: BPD-DS, 38.2% [7.3%, 69.1%]; RYGB, 32.1% [3.1%, 61.1%]; SG, 32.5% [5.5%, 59.5%]). However, adjustable gastric banding was not superior to standard-of-care (MD [95% CI] = - 0.2% [- 19.6%, 19.2%]). At 1 year, all bariatric procedures were superior to standard-of-care. At 3 years, RYGB and SG showed superior efficacy when compared to standard-of-care (MD [95% CI]: RYGB, 45.0% [21.8%, 68.2%]; SG, 39.2% [15.2%, 63.3%]). With respect to DM remission 3-5 years after surgery, BPD-DS, RYGB, and SG were superior to standard-of-care. Hernias, obstruction/stricture, bleeding, and ulcers were less common in patients who underwent SG than in those who underwent RYGB.

CONCLUSIONS:

RYGB and SG had excellent long-term outcomes for both the %EWL and DM remission rates. Additionally, SG had a relatively lower risk of adverse events than RYGB.

• Authors: Chan Hyuk Park, Seung-Joo Nam, Hyuk Soon Choi, Kyoung Oh Kim, Do Hoon Kim, Jung-Wook Kim, Won Sohn, Jai Hoon Yoon, Sung Hoon Jung, Yil Sik Hyun, Hang Lak Lee, Korean Research Group for Endoscopic Management of Metabolic Disorder and Obesity
• Journal: Obesity surgery (Obes Surg) Vol. 29 Issue 7 Pg. 2180-2190 (07 2019) ISSN: 1708-0428 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 31037599 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review)

Topics

• Bariatric Surgery
• Diabetes Mellitus (surgery)
• Humans
• Obesity, Morbid (surgery)
• Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
• Treatment Outcome