Comprehensive medical evaluations before surgery to verify the patient's eligibility.
A set of medical examinations and assessments conducted before surgery to evaluate the patient's health and their ability to undergo the operation.
The pre-surgical evaluation is a crucial step before any obesity surgery. It includes comprehensive physical exams, blood tests to verify liver and renal function, a cardiac evaluation (ECG, echocardiogram if necessary), a nutritional evaluation, and often a psychiatric consult. This evaluation allows for the identification of medical contraindications, optimization of the patient's health before the intervention, and preparation of the patient psychologically. It also ensures that the patient fully understands the risks and lifestyle changes necessary after the intervention.
Evaluates the patient's medical and nutritional fitness before bariatric surgery and identifies potential risks.
Start losing weight before surgery if possible to reduce surgical risks. Establish with the dietitian your future postoperative regimen and clarify necessary nutritional supplements. Ask all your questions to the surgeon and the multidisciplinary team.
A thorough pre-surgical evaluation is essential to secure the intervention and prepare the patient for post-surgical success.
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