Effect of obesity on outcomes after breast reconstruction surgery, an analysis of national surgical quality improvement program.

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for breast cancer and may affect the incidence, and outcomes of surgical treatment for breast cancer, including breast reconstruction.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate outcomes of breast reconstruction in patients with obesity.

Methods: In a retrospective review of the NSQIP 2013-2018, adult patients who underwent breast reconstruction were included.