Peri-operative outcomes of bariatric surgery in obstructive sleep apnoea: a single-centre cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is increasing worldwide. Bariatric surgery is an option where conventional measures to achieve weight loss fail. We compared peri-operative outcomes in patients living with obesity with and without OSA undergoing bariatric surgery.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients undergoing bariatric surgery at a tertiary referral centre. Data were extracted from electronic patient records. Primary outcomes were the rate of peri-operative complications and level of respiratory support. Secondary outcomes were length of stay (LOS), and the highest level of care required.

Results

A total of 302 patients underwent surgery [age 47 (±11.6) years, 238 (78.8%) female, body mass index (BMI) 48.1 (±7.8) kg/m

SUBMITTER: van Zeller C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9992619 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature