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- Title
Bariatric and metabolic surgery in patients with low body mass index: an online survey of 543 bariatric and metabolic surgeons.
- Authors
Shahmiri, Shahab Shahabi; Parmar, Chetan; Yang, Wah; Lainas, Panagiotis; Pouwels, Sjaak; DavarpanahJazi, Amir Hossein; Chiappetta, Sonja; Seki, Yosuke; Omar, Islam; Vilallonga, Ramon; Kassir, Radwan; Abbas, Syed Imran; Bashir, Ahmad; Singhal, Rishi; Kow, Lilian; Kermansaravi, Mohammad
- Abstract
Background: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in patients with low body mass index patients is a topic of debate. This study aimed to address all aspects of controversies in these patients by using a worldwide survey. Methods: An online 35-item questionnaire survey based on existing controversies surrounding MBS in class 1 obesity was created by 17 bariatric surgeons from 10 different countries. Responses were collected and analysed by authors. Results: A total of 543 bariatric surgeons from 65 countries participated in this survey. 52.29% of participants agreed with the statement that MBS should be offered to class-1 obese patients without any obesity related comorbidities. Most of the respondents (68.43%) believed that MBS surgery should not be offered to patients under the age of 18 with class I obesity. 81.01% of respondents agreed with the statement that surgical interventions should be considered after failure of non-surgical treatments. Conclusion: This survey demonstrated worldwide variations in metabolic/bariatric surgery in patients with class 1 obesity. Precise analysis of these results is useful for identifying different aspects for future research and consensus building.
- Subjects
BODY mass index; BARIATRIC surgery; GASTRIC bypass; INTERNET surveys; SURGEONS
- Publication
BMC Surgery, 2023, Vol 23, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1471-2482
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s12893-023-02175-4