Metabolic and bariatric surgery: Selection and preoperative work-up
RECOMMENDATIONS 1. We suggest that a comprehensive medical and nutritional evaluation be completed and nutrient deficiencies corrected in candidates for MBS (Level 4, Grade D). 2. We suggest screening for and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea in people seeking MBS (Level 4, Grade D). 3. Preoperative smoking cessation can minimise postoperative complications (Level 2a, Grade B).
Authors
- Jorrit Smit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4442-3514)
- Z Koto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9274-2508)
- Jeanne Lübbe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8397-8685)
- M Conradie-Smit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4252-6647)
- Warren May (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8573-224X)
- A. A. Murphy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6401-2033)
- K Mawson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0942-6832)
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- City of Cape Town (ZA)
- Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital (ZA)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
- Tygerberg Hospital (ZA)
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7196/samj.2025.v115i9b.3761
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Obesity Canada