A Nationwide Safety Analysis of Discharge on the First Postoperative Day After Bariatric Surgery in Selected Patients

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Endoscopic approach for the treatment of bariatric surgery complications

The incidence of bariatric surgery is increasing exponentially. The number of bariatric surgeries performed in the United States has significantly increased in the past decades. Complications of bariatric surgery can present days to years postoperatively. Advances in endoscopic procedures and technology has made it possible to address many complications endoscopically. We describe the most common complications after bariatric surgery and the endoscopic treatment options available to date

Endoscopic management of early complications following bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery procedures are increasing exponentially with the obesity epidemic. Early complications are defined as those that occur within the first 30 days after surgery. Some of the most common early complications are leaks, bleeding, stricture or stenosis and bezoar, all of which can be diagnosed and treated endoscopically. Upper endoscopy has been proven to be safe in the early postoperative period and different endoscopic modalities, like stenting, clipping, overstitch, among others, are part of the armamentarium the endoscopist should have available to address complications and potentially avoid the morbidity and mortality associated with re-operation