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Christian Rodríguez-López1, Sandy Martinez Castro1, Jorge Vera Macías1,2
1Bariatric Surgery, Body Art Bariatrics, Tijuana, MEX.
Cureus
|January 14, 2025
Summary
Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for obesity in older adults. This case study highlights successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a geriatric patient, improving quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity Management
Background:
- Obesity is a growing epidemic, necessitating effective treatments.
- Bariatric surgery offers high safety and effectiveness for obesity management.
- Increased lifespan prompts elderly patients to seek bariatric procedures for improved quality of life and reduced comorbidities.
Observation:
- Evidence for bariatric surgery in patients over 65 is growing.
- Limited data exists for complex cases, especially those over 75 with multiple comorbidities.
- This study focuses on a geriatric patient with extreme obesity and multiple comorbidities.
Findings:
- Successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a geriatric patient.
- Significant improvement in quality of life post-procedure.
- Demonstrates feasibility in complex geriatric cases.
Implications:
- Supports bariatric surgery as a viable option for select elderly patients.
- Highlights the potential for improved health outcomes in older adults with obesity.
- Encourages further research into geriatric bariatric surgery for complex cases.
