Two-stage approach is still the gold standard for super super obese patients (SSO) undergoing bariatric surgery
Super Super Obese patients (SSO) with a body mass index (BMI)> 60 Kg/m2 have been considered for a long time high-risk surgical candidates for bariatric surgery due to the increased perioperative morbidity and mortality [1].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Luigi Angrisani, Antonio Vitiello, Luca Ferraro Source Type: research