CONCLUSIONS
MORBID OBESITY, POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Based on the data presented, laparoscopic surgery was superior to the open route, considering the reduction of postoperative complications, early return to daily activities and work, as well as the reduction of social security by the SUS costs, hospitalization and patient care. However, the costs of laparoscopic procedure are still higher due to the staplers values. In addition, further studies are needed in this field, so that the patient’s well-being is always guaranteed and preferably with the best possible cost-benefit.Financial Source: NoneEditorial Support: National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass by laparotomy is the most performed procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity in Brazil, by the Unified Health System. Although currently, both surgeons and patients show preferences for the laparoscopic technique, it is still not available for the Unified Health System patients.
Laparoscopic surgery was superior to the laparotomy, considering the reduction of postoperative complications, hospitalization and patient care, early return to daily activities and work, as well as the reduction of the Unified Health System social security costs. However, the costs of laparoscopic procedure are still higher due to the values of laparoscopic staplers.