Preoperative remote consultation for a green bariatric surgery: can telemedicine be safe for patients and sustainable for the environment?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing emphasis on sustainability and digitalization has brought telemedicine to the forefront, particularly in bariatric surgery. This study evaluates the safety, clinical effectiveness and environmental impact of telemedicine for patients with obesity eligible for bariatric surgery.

Materials and methods

A total of 338 patients underwent remote consultations via Zoom in 2023. Median age was 38 years (±4); 70% of patients were female. Mean BMI before surgery was 43 kg/m² (±5). Surgical procedures included One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (50%), Sleeve Gastrectomy (20%), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (20%), revisional surgery (8%), and other procedures (2%). CO₂ emissions were estimated based on the avoided travel, considering patient-report

SUBMITTER: Conte LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277319 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature