Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Incidence of Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in 2022 Tijuana, Baja California
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
3,000 participants
Apr 1, 2024
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study examined immediate postoperative complications in patients undergoing various bariatric surgeries, aiming to evaluate the safety and efficacy of these interventions. Conducted at specialized high-volume bariatric surgery centers in Tijuana, Mexico. Predominantly female patients with severe obesity underwent procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Immediate complications were rare, occurring in only 0.38% of patients, with bleeding being the most common issue. Surgical reintervention within 48 hours was required in 0.33% of cases. The study's low complication rate suggests that surgeon expertise is crucial in minimizing risks and improving postoperative outcomes in bariatric surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients aged 18 years and above
- Varying degrees of overweight or obesity who underwent surgery at the participating hospitals
Exclusion Criteria1
- incomplete or insufficient information in their medical records
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Interventions
Sleeve gastrectomy: reduces stomach size. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: limits calorie absorption. Mini gastric bypass: achieves weight loss with fewer incisions. SADIS: combines sleeve gastrectomy with small bowel bypass. Intragastric balloon: reduces stomach volume. Gastric banding: restricts food intake.
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NCT06372912