Bariatric Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 21: Early leaks following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are due to tissue trauma and _____

Answer: staple misfire

Flashcard 22: Leaks following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy most commonly occur in the _____ of the stomach

Answer: proximal third

Flashcard 23: The most common cause of death following bariatric surgery is _____

Answer: Pulmonary embolism

Extra: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is traditionally cited as the most common cause of mortality following bariatric surgery. Other high-yield 'most common' facts for bariatric surgery: - Most common complication overall: Cholelithiasis (Gallstones), occurring in up to 30% of patients due to rapid weight loss. - Most common early complication: Wound infection. - Most common nutritional deficiency: Iron deficiency. - Most common cause of death: Pulmonary embolism. Anastomotic leak is a serious complication (occurring in ~1-2% of cases) but is not the 'most common'.

Flashcard 24: The next best step in management of obese patient who has failed to lose weight with conservative methods is referred for _____

Answer: bariatric surgery