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Non-bariatric Surgeons’ Perspectives on Perioperative Care for Patients Living with Obesity: Results of an International Survey

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  1. Irish Surgical Research Collaborative, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin, D02 YN77, Ireland

    Carolyn Cullinane, Amy Edwards-Murphy, Anna Fullard, Czara Kennedy, Noel Donlon, Joshua Clements, Jarlath Bolger, Stefanie Croghan, Jessie A. Elliott & Christina A. Fleming

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The concept of the submission was provided by CC, CAF, and JAE. Statistical analysis and data curation was performed by CC, AF, and AEM. Data collection was performed by CK, NF, and JC. Supervision was performed by CAF, JAE, SC, and JB.

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Correspondence to Carolyn Cullinane.

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Key points

Only 35% of respondents routinely calculate body mass index (BMI) when considering patients for surgery in outpatient clinic.

Of those surveyed, 76% reported that they would consider not listing a patient for elective surgery due to obesity.

Evidence-based perioperative management of obesity and critical care guidelines are warranted.

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Cullinane, C., Edwards-Murphy, A., Fullard, A. et al. Non-bariatric Surgeons’ Perspectives on Perioperative Care for Patients Living with Obesity: Results of an International Survey. OBES SURG 33, 3696–3698 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-023-06852-4

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