The Effect of Tissue Adhesive on Surgical Site Infection Following Elective Bariatric Surgery: a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: The reported incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) following bariatric surgery ranges from 1.4 to 30%. The use of skin staples and tissue adhesive was shown to be superior to sutures in reducing SSI in a variety of surgical disciplines; however, this area is under-investigated in elective bariatric surgery.

Impact of a Mobile App to Support Home Recovery of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Perioperative patient education and engagement are critical components of care in patients undergoing bariatric surgery, given the short length of stay and the requirements to adhere to various instructions. The use of patient engagement mobile technology may promote adherence to perioperative protocols and improve care by potentially identifying complications earlier and reducing associated health care costs.

Materials And Methods: We introduced a mobile app that provides bariatric patients with access to educational materials and the ability to report on their symptoms.