Posted by NoTime_author in Tips on Oct 4th, 2009 | no responses

A study looking at rational for reversal of failed bariatric operations concluded:

“The decision to reverse, rather than revise, a problematic bariatric operation is motivated by the perspective that the outcome of revision would also be problematic. Improved patient education and follow-up by the primary surgeon might have obviated the need for reversal in about one half of the patients in the present series.”

Here’s a link to the abstract:

Brolin, R. E., & Asad, M. (2009). Rationale for reversal of failed bariatric operation. Surg Obes Relat Dis. Online.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19796997?dopt=Abstract