Does intraoperative endoscopy decrease complications after bariatric surgery? Analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database

Volume: 33, Issue: 11, Pages: 3629 - 3634
Published: Jan 31, 2019
Abstract
Intraoperative endoscopy (IOE) has been proposed to decrease serious complications following bariatric surgeries such as leaks, bleeding, and stenosis. Such complications can lead to sepsis and eventually can be fatal. We aim to compare major postoperative complications in patients with and without IOE. Data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database years 2011 till 2016 were used to identify...
Paper Details
Title
Does intraoperative endoscopy decrease complications after bariatric surgery? Analysis of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database
Published Date
Jan 31, 2019
Volume
33
Issue
11
Pages
3629 - 3634
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