Safety of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in elderly patients – analysis of the MBSAQIP

The proportion of the population older than 60 years is increasing in the United States and Europe [1]. Obesity is a growing epidemic that affects those of all ages. The incidence of obesity in the elderly population increased in the past several years [2]. Bariatric surgery has been the most effective treatment for morbid obesity in all age groups and is considered to be superior to medical treatment in terms of weight loss and resolution of comorbidities [3]. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are the most widely performed bariatric operations [4,5].

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - April 23, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Micha ł R. Janik, Rami R. Mustafa, Tomasz G. Rogula, Adel Alhaj Saleh, Mujjahid Abbas, Leena Khaitan Tags: ORIGINAL STUDY Source Type: research