ArticleObesity surgery2019
The Safety and Benefits of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Elderly Patients: a Case-Control Study.
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- Is Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Safe and Effective in Patients over 60 Years of Age?" an Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Obesity surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy changes in circulating magnesium and bone mineral density indices: A 12-month prospective study.Medicine · 2026Article
- Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Older Patients: Is It Worth It? BARI-10-POL Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Changes in clinical depression following Sleeve Gastrectomy.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2021Article
- Development of the "OS-SEV90 Score" to Predict Severe Postoperative Complications at 90 Days Following Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
- One-year outcomes of bariatric surgery in older adults: a case-matched analysis based on the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study.Surgery today · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionThe advancement of minimal invasive techniques pushed the age limit for patients qualified for bariatric surgery.
aimThe aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in a cohort of patients aged 60 years or more, compared with a group of matched controls below 40 years old.
methodsThe medical records of 856 patients were analyzed. Patients aged 60 years or older were identified as cases. Those below 40 years were identified as the controls. Cases were closely matched (1:1) with the controls by body mass index (BMI) (± 1 kg/m
resultsA 34 matched pairs were included in the study. There was no significant difference in the median operation length. No conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery was needed. The hospital length of stay was significantly longer in the study group (4.5 ± 1.9 vs 3.9 ± 1.5 days, p = 0.047). The complication, 30-day reoperation, and 30-day reoperation rates were comparable in both groups. There were no 30-day readmissions nor 30-day mortality. ΔBMI after 12 months was significantly lower in the study group (13.56 ± 6.05 vs 10.3 ± 4.89, p = 0.008) as well as %EBMIL (50.71 ± 25.94 vs 64.20 ± 23.29, p = 0.015).
conclusionsThe study suggests that LSG is a safe method of bariatric treatment in patients aged above 60 years. Even though weight loss may be lesser than in younger patients, it can still be considered satisfactory.
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