Risks Involved
Surgery for severe obesity is a major operation in which complications can arise when performed by a laparoscopic technique. Overall risk of complications:
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5% of patients have a risk of a complication related to the surgery
- Less than 1% risk of death
Other than the known risk of anesthesia and any major abdominal surgery, the specific problems which have been reported include:
- Infection secondary to leakage from the stomach or intestine
- Bleeding or injury to the spleen
- GI tract obstruction secondary to adhesions scarring or strictures
- Malnutrition or anemia
- Ulcers
- Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
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Center for Bariatrics and Healthy Weight

Emergency Services

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The Women’s Health Center

Heart & Vascular Services
