Publications by authors named "W A Hilgendorf"
Introduction: Patients with obesity seeking bariatric surgery undergo an extensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals' (HCPs) to assess patient compliance among other factors and determine their eligibility for surgery. However, the HCPs' assessments are not devoid of bias that may affect eligibility and preoperative decisions. This study aimed to investigate team members' ability to predict patient outcomes following bariatric surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Weight recurrence (WR) affects nearly 20% of patients after bariatric surgery and may decrease its benefits, affecting patients' quality of life negatively. Patient perspectives on WR are not well known.
Objectives: Assess patient needs, goals, and preferences regarding WR treatment.
Background: Weight recurrence (WR) after bariatric surgery occurs in nearly 20% of patients. Revisional bariatric surgery (RBS) may benefit this population but remains controversial among surgeons.
Objectives: Explore surgeon perspectives and practices for patients with WR after primary bariatric surgery (PBS).
Article Synopsis
- Patients' social support, particularly through a Facebook group run by bariatric providers, has been linked to better outcomes following bariatric surgery.
- A study surveyed 250 of 1400 patients about their Facebook group usage and compared it with traditional support methods, analyzing various health metrics post-surgery.
- Results showed that frequent Facebook group users experienced greater weight loss up to two years after surgery, highlighting the potential effectiveness of online support in improving outcomes for bariatric patients.
Background: Standards for preoperative bariatric patient selection include a thorough psychological evaluation. Using patients "red-flagged" during preoperative evaluations, this study aims to identify trends in long-term follow-up and complications to further optimize bariatric patient selection.
Methods: A multidisciplinary team held a case review conference (CRC) to discuss red-flagged patients.