In reported case series, the sudden death rate after laparoscopic obesity interventions is quite low (less than 1%). On the other hand, complications such as wound infections, wound opening, abscess, stapler opening and leakage, intestinal rupture, intestinal obstruction, large ulcers, pulmonary problems and blood clots in the legs (5-10%) are slightly less common in sleeve gastrectomy surgery. br /> Other problems may occur in the postoperative period that may require additional surgical interventions. These problems include enlargement of the pouch, constant vomiting, stomach pain or inability to lose weight.
After gastric bypass, deficiencies in nutrients such as Vitamin B12-folate and iron may be observed. Taking necessary vitamins and nutritional supplements usually prevents these.
Another potential consequence of gastric bypass is "dumping" syndrome. Dumping syndrome; It is characterized by abdominal pain, cramps, sweating and diarrhea after consuming foods with high sugar content.
Avoiding foods with high sugar content prevents these symptoms. After malabsorption surgeries, nutrient deficiencies and protein deficiency similar to those seen after gastric bypass are observed. Diarrhea or loose “stools” are also commonly observed after malabsorption surgeries, depending on the amount of fat intake.
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