Chagra MJO, Castillo SMF, Maldonado VMA, Castillo GFA

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 499-502
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: obesity has become one of the leading public health challenges worldwide. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for weight loss. Post-surgical follow-up is crucial to ensure long-term results, resolution of comorbidities, and adequate quality of life. Various factors contributing to loss of follow-up have been described throughout the literature; however, the results have not been homogeneous. Material and methods: data were extracted from a database of patients who underwent bariatric surgery from January 2013 to December 2022 and were supplemented through an electronic survey. Results: a total of 246 patients met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 196 patients did not attend follow-up consultations. A survey was conducted to determine the reasons for the lack of follow-up, with 67 patients responding. Twenty-nine patients did not have follow-up one year after surgery, and 53 did not have follow-up in the last year (2023). Conclusion: it is crucial to develop and implement clear and consistent guidelines that define adequate follow-up and address the factors contributing to the loss of contact with patients to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.

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