ob0001rfc2.1 | (1) | UKCO2019
Abbott Sally
, Hawkes Madeleine
, Hazlehurst Jonathon
, Horton Helen
, Singhal Rishi
, Tahrani Abd
Introduction: Obesity is common (prevalence 30%) in older adults (≥65 years). Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective intervention resulting in sustained weight loss and cardiovascular and metabolic benefits. However, the outcomes of BS in older patients are unknown.Methods: A retrospective study utilising the bariatric database from a single UK NHS BS centre. We identified all older patients, aged ≥65 years old at surgery, who had BS be...