The increasing prevalence of bariatric surgery has resulted in a rise in the number of redo procedures as well. While redo bariatric surgery has demonstrated its effectiveness, there is still a subset of patients who may not derive any benefits from it. This poses a significant challenge for bariatric surgeons, especially when there is a lack of clear guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: With continuously growing number of redo bariatric surgeries (RBS), it is necessary to look for factors determining success of redo-surgeries.
Patients And Methods: A retrospective cohort study analyzed consecutive patients who underwent RBS in 12 referral bariatric centers in Poland from 2010 to 2020. The study included 529 patients.
Background: The growing number of primary bariatric operations has led to an increase in demand for revision surgeries. Higher numbers of revisional operations are also observed in Poland, yet their safety and efficacy remain controversial because of a lack of current recommendations and guidelines.
Objective: To review risk factors influencing perioperative morbidity.
Introduction: Revisional surgery is more technically challenging and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, the frequency of revisional bariatric surgery (RBS) is increasing. Therefore, investigating this group of patients appears to be currently valid.
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