Intraoperative ventilation strategies for obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Obesity is a global epidemic, and it is widely known that increased Body mass index (BMI) is associated with alterations in respiratory mechanics. Bariatric surgery is established as an effective treatment for this condition.

Objective: To assess the safety and effectiveness of different ventilation strategies in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.