Comment: pregnancy after bariatric surgery – achievements and open questions

Abstract Bariatric surgery confers potential advantages for obese patients, but also risks for pregnancy. Perinatal outcomes may be varying between surgical procedures. This topic was recently addressed by a systematic review in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. This commentary will discuss the scientif...

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Main Authors: Christian S. Göbl, Michael Feichtinger, Wolfgang Henrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05858-1
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Summary:Abstract Bariatric surgery confers potential advantages for obese patients, but also risks for pregnancy. Perinatal outcomes may be varying between surgical procedures. This topic was recently addressed by a systematic review in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. This commentary will discuss the scientific background and implications for future research.
ISSN:1471-2393