SynthesisAesthetic plastic surgery2025
Body Mass Index a Potential Risk Factor Following Gender Reassignment Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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backgroundThis review aims to explore the intersection of two significant and timely medical topics: obesity and gender-affirming surgeries. It seeks to determine whether obesity is associated with a higher complication rate in patients undergoing various types of these surgeries.
methodsA systematic search was conducted using PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar to identify studies meeting the inclusion criteria for this review. Postoperative outcomes were the primary focus, with data analyzed to compare complication rates between patient groups.
resultsThe first meta-analysis, which compared complication rates based on different BMI ranges, revealed a statistically significant relationship between obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m
conclusionBMI is a relevant factor within the broader category of surgical risk factors that medical professionals should carefully consider. Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have consistently shown a higher frequency of operative complications in obese patients compared to their non-obese counterparts. Although the precise extent of BMI's influence remains uncertain, obesity should be regarded as a potential contributor to postoperative complications following gender-affirming surgeries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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