The role of early predictors in diagnosis of stapler suture and anastomotic failure in bariatric patients

The challenge of early diagnosis of intra-abdominal inflammatory complications in bariatric patients is compounded by no typical symptoms and small informative value of laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods. According to ROC analysis, combination of fever, hypotension, tachycardia and tachypnoea resulted AUC 0.80. Sensitivity 65% and specificity 82% indicated the need for immediate repeated surgery. However, availability of standardized surgical technique and clear algorithms for the entire team are essential for timely diagnosis and management of all potential complications in patients with serious postoperative bariatric complications.