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Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Sponsor: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
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.
Official title: Incidence of Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in 2022 Tijuana, Baja California
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3000
Start Date
2024-04-01
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2024-04-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-gastric bypass, SADIS, intragastric balloon insertion, and gastric band placement are bariatric surgeries.
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.
Locations (1)
Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists. Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana 22046, Baja California, Mexico.
Tijuana, Estado de Baja California, Mexico