Outcomes of bariatric surgery in elderly patients: a registry-based cohort study with 3-year follow-up.

Shinil K ShahVanessa BoudreauKarim RamjiKaren BarlowOlivia LovricsMehran Anvari

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

Patients <65 and ≥65 years had similar perioperative morbidity and mortality after bariatric surgery. Even though patients <65 years had overall better medium-term outcomes, bariatric surgery is safe and yields significant weight loss and comorbidities improvement in patients ≥65 years.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
end stage renal disease
weight loss
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
type diabetes
cardiac surgery
skeletal muscle
patient reported
insulin resistance