Higher Edmonton Obesity Staging System scores are associated with complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
ConclusionOur findings suggest that undergoing LRYGB with EOSS stage 3 has increased odds of major complications. As such, the EOSS demonstrates utility in identifying bariatric surgery candidates at risk of major postoperative morbidity. Further studies are required to assess the applicability of the EOSS for patients undergoing other forms of bariatric surgery.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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