Ewa Sztuczka1, Wioletta Żukowska2, Marek Jackowski1, Michał R Janik3, Krzysztof Paśnik3, Maciej Michalik4. 1. Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń; Poland. 2. Center of Obesity Treatment, University Hospital, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland. 3. Department of General, Oncological, Metabolic and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland. 4. Department of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery and Eldery, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of obesity in Poland and worldwide is constantly rising. High effectiveness of bariatric surgery has been proven in literature. It is recommended that bariatric procedures should be done by highly qualified surgeons with the appropriate, up-to-date medical equipment. AIM: The purpose of the study is to establish Polish recommendations and standards for the use of medical equipment for bariatric surgery centers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The review of the present recommendations of the worldwide organizations and societies (including EAES, IFSO, SAGES) and guidelines was made. On the basis of current literature and authors's clinical experience we proposed standardized protocol for bariatric surgical equipment. CONCLUSIONS: Relevant equipping of bariatric surgery centers and implementation of standardized perioperative and surgery protocols will result in significant improvements in bariatric treatment. This will ensure patients safety, a shorter length of hospital stay and considerably reduce the risk of morbidity. Moreover, it will contribute to the efficacy of the bariatric and metabolic surgery procedures, in accordance with the highest globally accepted standards.
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of obesity in Poland and worldwide is constantly rising. High effectiveness of bariatric surgery has been proven in literature. It is recommended that bariatric procedures should be done by highly qualified surgeons with the appropriate, up-to-date medical equipment. AIM: The purpose of the study is to establish Polish recommendations and standards for the use of medical equipment for bariatric surgery centers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The review of the present recommendations of the worldwide organizations and societies (including EAES, IFSO, SAGES) and guidelines was made. On the basis of current literature and authors's clinical experience we proposed standardized protocol for bariatric surgical equipment. CONCLUSIONS: Relevant equipping of bariatric surgery centers and implementation of standardized perioperative and surgery protocols will result in significant improvements in bariatric treatment. This will ensure patients safety, a shorter length of hospital stay and considerably reduce the risk of morbidity. Moreover, it will contribute to the efficacy of the bariatric and metabolic surgery procedures, in accordance with the highest globally accepted standards.
Authors: Tomasz Stefura; Oksana Skomarovska; Michał Wysocki; Michał Janik; Marta Krzysztofik; Maciej Walędziak; Michał Pędziwiatr; Piotr Kowalewski; Piotr Małczak; Katarzyna Bartosiak; Mateusz Rubinkiewicz; Michał Orłowski; Maciej Matłok; Mateusz Wierdak; Katarzyna Major; Piotr Myśliwiec; Jacek Szeliga; Andrzej Budzyński; Piotr Major Journal: Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne Date: 2019-01-18 Impact factor: 1.195