Challenges and Strategies in Colorectal Surgery among Patients with Morbid Obesity

Clin Colon Rectal Surg DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786391This chapter explores the interplay between morbid obesity and the challenges encountered in colorectal surgery. Understanding the unique considerations in preoperative and intraoperative management along with weight optimization tools such as bariatric surgery emerges as potential mitigators, demonstrating benefits in reducing colorectal cancer risk and improving perioperative outcomes. Furthermore, the pervasive stigma associated with morbid obesity further complicates patient care, emphasizing the need for empathetic and nuanced approaches. Recommendations for minimizing stigma involve recognizing obesity as a medical diagnosis, fostering respectful communication, and actively dispelling misconceptions. Colorectal surgeons are pivotal in navigating these complexities, ensuring comprehensive and tailored care for patients with morbid obesity. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research