A Nationwide Survey on Bariatric Surgery in Germany—Results 2005–2007

Abstract

As indicated by the worldwide trend, there is an ongoing change from restrictive bariatric procedures to malabsorptive procedures and sleeve gastrectomy. Although the BMIs of German patients undergoing bariatric surgery appear to be substantially higher than those of patients from most other countries, there were no differences in intraoperative and short-term complications or in overall outcomes during follow-up when compared with published studies.

Results of Sleeve Gastrectomy—Data from a Nationwide Survey on Bariatric Surgery in Germany

“…The ongoing German multicenter observational study was initiated on January 01, 2005 for quality assurance in obesity surgery [4]. The data were prospectively collected at surgical departments and hospitals throughout Germany using an online data bank.…”

The Endocrine Society's Clinical Practice Guideline on endocrine and nutritional management of the post-bariatric surgery patient: Commentary from a European Perspective

“…There are also in Europe procedures with a greater weight such as SG, done in 7% of patients (4% in the US/Canada) and BPD/DS in 4.5% (1.0% in the US/Canada) (4). These data are supported by recent registries in, Germany, Sweden, or the United Kingdom (11)(12)(13).…”

Endoskopische Therapieverfahren bei Adipositas

“…Das Magenband und der Magenbypass sind im Moment noch die am häufigs-ten eingesetzten operativen Verfahren in Deutschland [3]. Obwohl die operative Behandlung der Adipositas sehr effektiv ist, haben die Methoden eine nicht zu unterschätzende Komplikationsrate und therapiebedingte Mortalität [4].…”

“…Obwohl die operative Behandlung der Adipositas sehr effektiv ist, haben die Methoden eine nicht zu unterschätzende Komplikationsrate und therapiebedingte Mortalität [4]. Insbesondere kardiopulmonale Ereignisse und Anastomoseninsuffizienzen sind häufige Ursachen für die postoperative Morbidität [3].…”