The classical indication for obesity surgery, in terms of excess weight, included only patients with an excess weight of 100% or 45 kg. This review challenges this classic indication. Sixty-four out of 170 patients treated with a biliopancreatic diversion had an excess weight below 80%. The specific weight-related complications, reoperations and results are compared with patients above 80% excess weight. The different groups are comparable in complications and results.
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Lemmens, L. Minimum Excess Weight Required for Obesity Surgery: how far can we go?. OBES SURG 3, 37–39 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1381/096089293765559746
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