NUTRITIONAL, ABDOMINAL AND INTESTINAL COMPLICATIONS OF ROUX-Y BYPASS BARIATRIC SURGERY

Abstract

Introduction. The growing increase in obesity is a reflection of social, economic and cultural problems present in developing or recently industrialized countries and by favored minorities in developed countries. Surgical treatment is based on na analysis of different clinical aspects of the patient and on operations for obesity, whose rates and orevall complications range from 10-17%. Objective. To expose bariatric surgery as a treatment option for obesity and, based on this, discuss possible complications. Methodology. A survey of bibiographic data was carried out in the databases ‘Scientific Eletronic Library Online’ (Scielo) and PubMed between the periods of 2014 to 2019, using as descriptions “Bariatric Surgery”, “Y de Roux”, “Nutritional Deficiency”, “Surgical Complications”, listing fourteen articles in English. In addition, searches were conducted on the content on the World Health Organization (WHO) website. Discussion. Patients undergoing bariatric surgery are at greater risk of developing nutritional deficiencies by limiting the intake and absorption of different nutrients. In addition, among the surgical complications, the following stand out: hernias, anastomosis stenosis, small bowel obstruction and other abdominal complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding and fistula. Final considerations. The study suggests that despite the risks of bariatric surgery, when well indicated it is an excellent therapeutic option for obesity.