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ea0073aep281 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Effect of elevated hemoglobin A1c on complication rates after bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Theel Willy , Wiebolt Janneke , Eskes Silvia , Klessens Francoise

ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate whether an increased preoperative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a risk factor for postoperative complications.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed a database of patients who underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or a laparoscopic gastric bypass. The database was split into two cohort according to the preoperative HbA1c (> or ≤ 7 mmol/l).<p class="abs...