Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Previous Organ Transplant: Scoping Review and Analysis of the MBSAQIP.
Kevin VerhoeffJerry T DangAryan ModasiNoah SwitzerDaniel W BirchShahzeer KarmaliPublished in: Obesity surgery (2020)
The 30-day complication rate from LBS is three times higher amongst patients with a transplant. LSG is likely the best surgical approach. Despite risks, post-transplant patients incur important benefits from LBS. Surgeons must be aware of this risk-benefit profile when determining LBS candidacy.