Bariatric Surgery in the Elderly Population: A Multi-surgeon, Single-institution Retrospective Review.

Michael KachmarIsaac SolimanNicholas MasonChristopher SandiferCharalampos PapachritouAdam GoldsteinAdeshola FakulujoLouis BalsamaMarc Neff

Published in: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (2023)

Elderly patients undergoing MBS were noted to have %EWL similar to previous reports in elderly and general populations. MBS is efficacious and well tolerated in the elderly population with repeatable results. Continued reporting on the safety and efficacy is important in ensuring wider coverage and availability of these important interventions in elderly populations.

Keyphrases

middle aged
community dwelling
bariatric surgery
patients undergoing
physical activity
healthcare
emergency department
obese patients