Observational studyAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England2021
Safety and feasibility of resuming bariatric surgery under the cloud of COVID-19.
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- Strategies to strengthen elective surgery systems during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: systematic review and framework development.The British journal of surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Legacy of the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study: Findings from 10 Years Bariatric Surgery Survey.International journal of endocrinology and metabolism · 2024Review
- 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
- 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
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Abstract
introductionBecause of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous bariatric surgical units globally have halted weight loss surgery. Obesity itself has been shown to be a predictor of poor outcome in people infected with the virus. The aim of this study was to report our experience as a high-volume bariatric institution resuming elective weight loss surgery safely amidst emergency admissions of COVID-19-positive patients.
methodsA standard operating procedure based on national guidance and altered to accommodate local considerations was initiated across the hospital. Data were collected prospectively for 50 consecutive patients undergoing bariatric surgery following recommencement of elective surgery after the first national lockdown in the UK.
resultsBetween 28 June and 5 August 2020, a total of 50 patients underwent bariatric surgery of whom 94% were female. Median age was 41 years and median body mass index was 43.8 (interquartile range 40.0-48.8)kg/m
conclusionWith appropriately implemented measures and precautions, resumption of bariatric surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic appears feasible and safe with no increased risk to patients.
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