Safety of Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass for Older Patients
How Safe is Obesity Surgery for Patients Aged 55+ years
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How Safe is Obesity Surgery for Patients Aged 55+ years |
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Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass is a Safe and Effective Operation
for the Treatment of Bariatric surgery in patients more than 50 years has been controversial. We investigated the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) in patients more than 55 years of age. Method Prospective data on 71 patients (54 females and 17 males) undergoing LRYGBP were reviewed. The patients were followed for a mean of 17 months. Results The mean age was 59 years, and the mean preoperative BMI was 50.2 kg/m(2). There were no conversions to open technique. Mean percent of excess weight loss (% EWL) was 20%, 48%, 64% and 67% at 1, 6, 12 and 24 months respectively. 89% of patients had at least a 50% EWL at 1 year postoperatively. There was a significant decrease in the number of patients requiring medical treatment for co-morbidities associated with morbid obesity: diabetes mellitus 87%, hypertension 70% and sleep apnea 86%. There was no inpatient mortality. 1 patient died suddenly 2 weeks postoperatively of possible myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism. 16 patients developed 22 complications. The median length of hospital stay was 3 days. Conclusion LRYGBP is a safe and well-tolerated surgical option for the treatment of morbid obesity in patients more than 55 years old. These patients demonstrate a satisfactory weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities. Authors: Source: Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery Information |