Bariatric surgery is recognized as the most effective treatment for
morbid obesity, maintaining a stable
weight reduction in the long term and reducing comorbidities, with a favorable impact on mortality. The aim of this study is to evaluate the complication rate and treatment techniques adopted in all patients undergoing
bariatric surgery procedures in our center. From May 2017 to March 2020, 91 patients with
morbid obesity are admitted to the Department of Medical and Surgical Science of the University Hospital of Foggia undergoing
bariatric surgery. Seventyone patients underwent sleeve
gastrectomy, nineteen
gastric bypass and one mini-
gastric bypass, five of these were redo operation procedures. Regarding postoperative complications (8,8%), there were 1 gastric leak (1,09%), 4 bleedings (4,39%) - 1 intraluminal
bleeding and 3 intra-abdominal bleedings, 2 port-sites
infections (2,19%) and 1 haemoperitoneum (1,09%). In our center we have also treated 3 cases of complications after
bariatric surgery procedures performed in others centers. There were no deaths. Despite improvement in the performance of
bariatric surgical procedures, complications are not uncommon. Flexible endoscopy has become an essential tool in managing
bariatric surgery patients and offers the benefit of providing both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. KEY WORDS:
Bariatric surgery,
Bleeding post-
bariatric surgery, Complications
bariatric surgery,
Gastric bypass, Leak post-sleeve
gastrectomy, Mini invasive approach, Sleeve
gastrectomy.