Evaluating early complications after bariatric surgery
Incidence of Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in 2022 Tijuana, Baja California
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · NCT06372912
This study looks at the early complications that can happen after different types of weight-loss surgery to see how safe they are for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tijuana, Baja California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06372912 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates immediate postoperative complications in patients undergoing various bariatric surgeries, including sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, at specialized high-volume centers in Tijuana, Mexico. The research focuses on the safety and efficacy of these interventions, analyzing outcomes through electronic medical records and statistical methods. The study highlights the importance of surgeon expertise in minimizing risks, with a reported low complication rate of 0.38%. Immediate complications, primarily bleeding, were noted, with a small percentage requiring surgical reintervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and above with varying degrees of overweight or obesity who are undergoing bariatric surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with incomplete medical records will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of postoperative risks and improve patient outcomes in bariatric surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in evaluating postoperative outcomes in bariatric surgery, indicating that this approach is supported by existing literature.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and above * Varying degrees of overweight or obesity who underwent surgery at the participating hospitals Exclusion Criteria: * incomplete or insufficient information in their medical records
Where this trial is running
Tijuana, Baja California
- Elias Ortiz & Company Mexico Weight Loss Specialists. Ernesto Sarmiento 2308, Tijuana 22046, Baja California, Mexico. — Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: José A Guzmán Barba, MD, PhD
- Email: aldogbarba@hotmail.com
- Phone: 3471043237
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Complication,Postoperative