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Clinical and Surgical Updates on Bariatric Surgery
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Clinical and Surgical Updates on Bariatric Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "General Surgery".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 1622

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Claudio Gambardella

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Department of Advanced Since and Surgery, General, Mini-Invasive, Oncological and Obesity Surgery, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy
Interests: oncologic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; hemicolectomy; colon cancer; gastric cancer; pancreatic cancer
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Obesity is nowadays considered a worldwide epidemic condition, and bariatric surgery is one of the most effective available treatments, in addition to emergent medications and lifestyle changes. In this respect, thousands of bariatric procedures (restrictive, malabsorptive, and mixed) are currently being performed around the world, with an exponentially increasing trend and outcome. Several authors, in fact, largely demonstrated the remission of obesity’s comorbidities (i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and hyperuricemia) with long-lasting results. Conversely, with the widespread use of surgical bariatric procedures, several sequelae have been largely reported, such as the de novo gastroesophageal reflux disease after sleeve gastrectomy or the biliary reflux after one anastomose gastric by-pass.

The scope of this Special Issue is to provide an overview of recent advances in the field of bariatric surgery, especially focusing on the technical refinement and new surgical approaches able to reduce the abovementioned complications. Therefore, researchers in the field of bariatric surgery are encouraged to submit an original article (no animal research) or review to this Special Issue (case reports and short reviews will not be accepted).

You may also choose our joint Special Issue in Medicina.

Prof. Claudio Gambardella
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • bariatric surgery
  • morbid obesity
  • sleeve gastrectomy
  • gastric bypass
  • surgical complications
  • diabetes remission
  • hypertension remission
  • hypercholesterolemia remission
  • GERD
  • de novo GERD

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Beyond the Physical: Weight Stigma and the Bariatric Patient Journey
by Florin Vasile Mihaileanu, Mihaela Fadgyas Stanculete, Claudia Gherman, Vlad Dumitru Brata, Alexandru Marius Padureanu, Miruna Oana Dita, Daria Claudia Turtoi, Paolo Bottalico, Victor Incze and Bogdan Stancu
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(2), 543; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14020543 - 16 Jan 2025
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Background: Obesity represents a global epidemic associated with significant health risks, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Management strategies have evolved from focusing solely on weight reduction to emphasizing overall health improvements and mitigating associated risks. Methods: This narrative review analyzed the [...] Read more.
Background: Obesity represents a global epidemic associated with significant health risks, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Management strategies have evolved from focusing solely on weight reduction to emphasizing overall health improvements and mitigating associated risks. Methods: This narrative review analyzed the existing peer-reviewed literature across databases such as PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar to examine the outcomes of bariatric surgery and its interplay with weight stigma. The review incorporated data from clinical studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, focusing on bariatric surgery and its psychological impact, as well as approaches to mitigate stigma in bariatric care. Results: Bariatric surgery has emerged as the most effective intervention for sustained weight loss and the resolution of obesity-related comorbidities. However, individuals undergoing surgery frequently encounter weight stigma, both pre- and postoperatively, which manifests through discriminatory healthcare interactions, societal biases, and internalized self-criticism. These factors contribute to anxiety, depression, diminished healthcare engagement, and weight regain, ultimately affecting the long-term surgical outcomes. Conclusions: Addressing weight stigma in bariatric care is critical to optimizing outcomes. Interventions such as preoperative counseling, postoperative psychological support, and multidisciplinary care can mitigate the psychological and societal burdens of stigma. This review explores the intricate relationships between obesity, bariatric surgery outcomes, weight stigma, and the health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Full article
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