Bariatric surgeries' complications in Saudi Arabia

As obesity is becoming a global epidemic, many solutions have been proposed to patients - from medical to psychological to surgical. Recently, with the advances of laparoscopic surgery and the safety of the anesthesia, bariatric surgeries are expanding, particularly in the countries affected by obes...

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Published inSaudi Journal of Laparoscopy Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Alwajeeh, Sultan, Alasmari, Rawan, Alattas, Ibtihal, Abu Hassan, Razan, Alrawaji, Raged
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications 01.01.2021
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Saudi Arabia
Bariatric
complications
surgeries
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Summary:As obesity is becoming a global epidemic, many solutions have been proposed to patients - from medical to psychological to surgical. Recently, with the advances of laparoscopic surgery and the safety of the anesthesia, bariatric surgeries are expanding, particularly in the countries affected by obesity the most. Saudi Arabia is one of the highest countries with an obesity rate. This study aims to explore the complications of various bariatric surgeries (gastric banding, gastric bypass, and vertical sleeve gastrectomy) by reviewing the literature that has been published in Saudi Arabia. Findings from this study would enlighten clinicians and patients about the prevalence of these complications in this geographical area and allow a thoughtful comparison between the complication rate among different countries and practice types.
ISSN:2542-4629
2542-4637