Bariatric Surgery and Lung Transplant Outcomes: Case Series and Insights from a Propensity-Matched Analysis at a High-Volume Transplant Center - Takeaways - MDSpire

Bariatric Surgery and Lung Transplant Outcomes: Case Series and Insights from a Propensity-Matched Analysis at a High-Volume Transplant Center

  • By

  • Andrés Latorre-Rodriguez

  • Mark Shacker

  • Hesham Mohamed

  • Ross M. Bremner

  • Sumeet K. Mittal

  • May 28, 2025

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    Lung transplantation is the definitive treatment for end-stage lung disease but has a median survival of approximately 6 years.

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    Obesity is a common condition among lung transplant candidates and can increase postoperative risks, making weight reduction interventions crucial.

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    The study analyzed outcomes of lung transplant recipients with prior bariatric surgery, comparing them to a matched control group.

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    Outcomes assessed included hospital length of stay, incidence of complications, and overall survival between the two groups.

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    Data on lung transplant outcomes in patients with a history of bariatric surgery are limited, highlighting the need for further research.

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Bariatric Surgery and Lung Transplant Outcomes: Case Series and Insights from a Propensity-Matched Analysis at a High-Volume Transplant Center

  • by Andrés Latorre-Rodriguez, Mark Shacker, Hesham Mohamed, Ross M. Bremner, Sumeet K. Mittal

  • May 28, 2025

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