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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine

Background:

  • Rising prevalence of morbid obesity (BMI >35 kg/m2) increases patient numbers for bariatric surgery.
  • Anesthesiologists increasingly manage morbidly obese patients, especially in specialized centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review anesthesiological considerations for morbidly obese patients undergoing surgery.
  • To highlight essential aspects of perioperative care for this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Selective PubMed search for relevant publications.
  • Inclusion of current guidelines, specialist society recommendations, and expert opinion.

Main Results:

  • Preoperative assessment, risk stratification, and careful selection of anesthesia technique, drugs, and dosage are vital.
  • Understanding pathophysiological changes and comorbidities is essential due to higher risk of pulmonary complications (respiratory failure, hypoxia, apnea), particularly with obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Short-acting, less lipophilic anesthetic drugs, multimodal pain therapy, and regional anesthesia techniques are recommended. Postoperative monitoring indication depends on patient factors and procedure type.

Conclusions:

  • Perioperative care for morbidly obese patients presents unique challenges.
  • Anesthesiologists must recognize comorbidities, specific risks, and pathophysiological changes for effective patient management.