Bariatric surgery in the elderly: findings from a community hospital
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20261573Keywords:
Geriatrics, Bariatric surgery, Effectiveness study, Community hospitalsAbstract
Background: Obesity is a significant problem among elderly patients. While bariatric surgery has been shown to be safe and effective for elderly patients in clinical trials, it remains underutilized in this population. The current study examined the safety and efficacy of this bariatric surgery among elderly patients in a real-world hospital setting.
Methods: This retrospective study examined complication rates and percentage weight loss (%WL) up to 12 months following bariatric surgery among patients (n=115) seen at a general medical hospital between 2016-2021. Differences in complications and %WL were compared between elderly (65+ years.) and non-elderly (50-64 years.) patients.
Results: Compared to non-elderly patients, elderly patients had significantly higher rates of specific comorbidities and significantly greater overall disease severity. Nevertheless, similar trends in complication rates and %WL were found between elderly and non-elderly patients. High rates of treatment compliance were observed for the sample overall.
Conclusions: The findings of this study provide support for evidence of clinical trials demonstrating the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery among elderly patients. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.
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