Effect of operative times in bariatric surgery on outcomes: a matched analysis of the MBSAQIP database.

Benjamin ClappKatie MarreroJohn CorbettIshna SharmaKarl HageRobert A VierkantTravis McKenzieScott S DavisOmar M Ghanem

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

In both SG and RYGB, longer OT was associated with increased rates of complications as well as readmission, reoperation, and reintervention. Surgeons should be cognizant of the increased rates of complications when operative times are longer.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
risk factors
weight loss
roux en y gastric bypass
obese patients
adverse drug
type diabetes
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
thoracic surgery
insulin resistance
electronic health record