The Effect of Weight Status on Risk of Perioperative Complications Associated With Surgical Abortion: A Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies
Anaesthetic and surgical risks are not increased by BMI ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. Individuals with BMI ≥ 40 kg/m<sup>2</sup> may have increased risk of major surgical complications. The lack of sufficient data on those in the BMI ≥ 40 kg/m<sup>2</sup> and BMI ≥ 50 kg/m<sup>2</sup> categories underscores the need for further research to ensure high-quality abortion care for this population.
Authors
- Catriona Melville (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5891-0259)
- Zinat Mohammadpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9906-4300)
- Cecelia O'brien
- Caroline de Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4994-7196)
- Natalie Drever (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3906-8769)
- K. M. Black
- Maria Castrejon Moreno
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Cairns Hospital (AU)
- Logan Hospital (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ajo.70092
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00