Application progress of bariatric surgery in elderly obese patients

VernacularTitle:老年肥胖症患者减重手术的应用进展
Author: Cunchuan WANG ¹ ; Zhuoqi WEI ; Wenhui CHEN ; Jie GUO ; Zhiyong DONG
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1. 暨南大学附属第一医院胃肠外科、减重中心，广州　510630
Keywords: Obesity; Bariatric and metabolic surgery; Elderly; Bariatric surgery; Application progress
From: Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2022;21(11):1409-1414
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: At present, the aging trend of China′s population is intensifying and the number of overweight and obese elderly people is on the rise. The elderly obese is facing the treatment of related metabolic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, etc. In addition to life intervention and drug control, bariatric surgery is also one of the effective methods. Bariatric surgery can permanently reduce body mass, improve or alleviate the condition of patients, and prolong life. The authors analyze the indications and contraindications, perioperative manage-ment, surgical methods, surgical safety and effectiveness, and current problems of bariatric surgery for elderly obese patients.