¿Es la obesidad un factor de riesgo de complicaciones, ingresos y suspensiones quirúrgicas en cirugía mayor ambulatoria?

The results of this study suggest that moderate and severe obesity should be a risk factor for postoperative complications, unplanned admissions, and cancellations in outpatient surgery. Adequate patient selection and preoperative evaluation, as well as strategies for the prevention and control of the most frequents complications in obese patients are the key factors for their integration in major ambulatory surgery programs.