Background The frequency of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasing
worldwide, with over 500,000 cases performed every year. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition in patients undergoing bariatric
surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical outcome of a cohort of morbidly …

Study Objectives: Our objectives were to determine in an obese population (body mass
index> 35 kg/m2) the number of patients, after gastric bypass (GBP), who no longer met …

Objective Modifiable risk factors such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA), chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic steroid use and smoking, have …

Background Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), also known as obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA), has been increasingly recognized as a possible risk factor for adverse perioperative …

Anastomotic leak is a major problem complicating bariatric surgery and is associated with
increased rates of operative morbidities, mortality, and prolonged hospital and intensive …

BACKGROUND: The bariatric patient is among the most complex in general surgery. Morbid
obesity and associated comorbidities create a higher likelihood for intensive care unit (ICU) …

Background and Objectives The routine use of preoperative bowel preparation (BP) is
heavily debated in the colorectal surgery literature. To date, no study has investigated the …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common but often undiagnosed in obese
patients undergoing bariatric surgery, and is associated with increased risk of …

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among bariatric surgery candidates.
After surgical weight loss, OSA frequently persists and untreated OSA can lead to weight …