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Table 4 Most common indications and operations

From: Predictors of morbidity in revisional bariatric surgery and bariatric emergencies at an MBSAQIP-accredited community hospital

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Bariatric revisions (n = 53)

Bariatric emergencies (n = 61)

Most frequent indications

GI Ulcer refractory to medical management

n = 11 (20.76%)

SBO from internal hernia

n = 28 (45.90%)

GI ulcer w/obstruction

n = 5 (9.43%)

SBO from adhesions n = 25 (40.98%)

Gastric Sleeve with severe GERD

n = 5 (9.43%)

Hollow viscus perforation (after recent primary procedure)

n = 5 (8.20%)

Most frequent operations

Laparoscopic GJ revision

n = 13 (24.53%)

Lysis of adhesions

n = 44 (72.13%)

Laparoscopic SG to RYGB

n = 7 (13.21%)

Internal hernia closure

n = 34 (55.73%)

Laparoscopic ABG removal

n = 4 (7.55%)

Exploration for suspicion for complications after recent primary procedure

n = 12 (19.67%)