Open AccessPregnancy and Bariatric Surgery: Significant Variation in Bariatric Surgeons' Practices and Preferences: A National Survey
Author(s) -
Daniëlle S. Bonouvrie,
Sophie B M Taverne,
Loes Janssen,
Arijan A. P. M. Luijten,
François M. H. van Dielen,
Wouter K G Leclercq
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
bariatric surgical practice and patient care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.233
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2168-0248
pISSN - 2168-023X
DOI - 10.1089/bari.2021.0045
Subject(s) - medicine , sleeve gastrectomy , pregnancy , referral , guideline , surgery , gastric bypass , general surgery , weight loss , obesity , family medicine , pathology , biology , genetics
Bariatric complications may occur during pregnancy, potentially causing serious maternal and fetal problems. The aim of this study was to determine the current practice and preferences of bariatric surgeons regarding the pregnancy care of fertile women before and after bariatric surgery.