As with any surgery, there are both operative and long-term complications and risks associated with weight loss surgical procedures. These should be discussed with your doctor. Possible risks include, but are not limited to:
- Bleeding
- Complications due to anesthesia and medications
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Dehiscence
- Infections
- Leaks from staple line breakdown
- Marginal ulcers
- Pulmonary problems
- Spleen injury*
- Stenosis
- Death
*Removal of the spleen is necessary in about 0.3% of patients to control operative bleeding.
For more information on the next informational seminar to be held at St. Bernardine Medical Center, call 800.566.SBMC (7262) or 909.475.5040. You can also contact us.
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