ArticleJournal of patient experience2021
Serious Impacts of Postponing Bariatric Surgery as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Patient Perspective.
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- Systematic literature review on biopsychosocial factors in the surgical waiting list.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026Review
- Effect of COVID-19 changes on outcomes and socioeconomic disparities following metabolic and bariatric surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- The impact of a preoperative evaluation process on weight reduction and glycemic control in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery.Obesity science & practice · 2024Article
- Shifting paradigms: protocol implementation to reduce length of stay for bariatric surgery following the pandemic at a high volume bariatric center.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- A Comparative Analysis of Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Pre-Pandemic Period: Insights from the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study.World journal of surgery · 2023Article
- Bariatric Surgery Before and After the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: a Comparative Study of Cases Before the Onset of the Pandemic in a High-Volume Academic Center.Obesity surgery · 2023Observational
- Impact of Surgical Postponements due to Covid-19 on Weight and Metabolic Parameters in Bariatric Surgery in Germany: Monocentric Experiences and Considerations in a National Context.Obesity surgery · 2023Article
- The impact of COVID-19 on medium term weight loss and comorbidities in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and its association with psychological wellbeing.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on waitlisted pre-bariatric surgery patients in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2022Article
- Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on bariatric surgery in North America: a retrospective analysis of 834,647 patients.Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery · 2022Article
- Safety of Bariatric Surgery During the Opening Phase After the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience at an Academic Center.Obesity surgery · 2021Observational
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Abstract
backgroundThe global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the widespread suspension of bariatric surgical programs. Although this rapid adaption was initially necessary, the implications of delaying the most effective treatment for weight loss in a population at risk from this crisis are not well known. Moreover, as the health care trusts plan the reintroduction of elective services, it is vital to also consider the patient's perspectives, to adequately weigh up the benefits and risks of this recommencement in the current climate.
objectivesWe aimed to investigate the impacts that postponing bariatric surgery has had on patients, and their priorities when restarting elective surgery.
methodsAn online survey of patients awaiting surgery was undertaken, examining the physical and psychological impacts of pandemic isolation policies and postponing surgery, and exploring patient preferences regarding surgery during the pandemic.
resultsOf 71 patients, 67.6% gained a median of 4 kg (interquartile range: 2.6-6.4), and 74.6% had adverse psychological effects; 93.0% were keen to proceed with surgery. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed delays have worsened physical symptoms, increased anxiety, and delayed secondary life-altering treatments.
conclusionFrom the patient's perspective, postponing surgery has been deleterious and efforts to safely reintroduce bariatric programs should be promoted.
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