Preoperative weight loss is linked to improved mortality and leaks following elective bariatric surgery: an analysis of 548,597 patients from 2015-2018

CONCLUSION: Preoperative weight loss before bariatric surgery is common, occurring in >80% of elective cases. Our findings suggest that preoperative weight loss is associated with improved odds of 30-day mortality and leaks but no differences in bleeds or overall serious complications. Additional prospective trials are needed to further evaluate the role of routine PWL in addition to ongoing development of tolerable preoperative weight-loss protocols.PMID:34330621 | DOI:10.1016/j.soard.2021.06.021

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery - July 31, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Valentin Mocanu Gabriel Marcil Jerry T Dang Daniel W Birch Noah J Switzer Shahzeer Karmali Source Type: research