Journal article
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity Class V (BMI > 60 kg/m2): a Modified Delphi Study
Abstract
BackgroundMetabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the preferred method to achieve significant weight loss in patients with Obesity Class V (BMI > 60 kg/m2). However, there is no consensus regarding the best procedure(s) for this population. Additionally, these patients will likely have a higher risk of complications and mortality. The aim of this study was to achieve a consensus among a global panel of expert bariatric surgeons using a …
Authors
Ponce de Leon-Ballesteros G; Pouwels S; Romero-Velez G; Aminian A; Angrisani L; Bhandari M; Brown W; Copaescu C; De Luca M; Fobi M
Journal
Obesity Surgery, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 790–813
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 2024
DOI
10.1007/s11695-023-06990-9
ISSN
0960-8923