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  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Obesity Management

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  • Elderly obese individuals face higher risks with bariatric surgery.
  • The long-term outcomes and risk-benefit balance require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients aged 65 and older.
  • To compare outcomes in elderly patients with a younger control group.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients aged 65+ undergoing sleeve gastrectomy (May 2010 - Nov 2015).
  • Data collected included demographics, comorbidities, BMI, weight loss, complications, and re-operations.
  • Comparison with a control group of patients under 65.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-six elderly patients (mean age 67.6) achieved 53.5% excess BMI loss over 21 months.
  • Weight loss was less than in the younger control group (77.3%, p < 0.0001).
  • Comorbidities significantly improved or resolved in elderly patients; complication and re-operation rates were similar.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a safe and effective procedure for the elderly obese population.
  • While weight loss is more modest compared to younger patients, carefully selected elderly individuals can experience substantial benefits.
  • The procedure offers significant improvements in obesity-related comorbidities for older adults.