The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Perioperative Complications After Hysterectomy

ConclusionCompared to women with a BMI>40 kg/m2, patients with a history of bariatric surgery before hysterectomy had a lower odds of complications during hysterectomy, but despite lower BMI and fewer obesity-related medical comorbidities, there was no significant difference in post-hysterectomy complications and no significant differences in overall major and minor complications.
Source: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research