Smoking, Obesity, and the Elective Operation

Sullivan A Ayuso; Jordan N Robinson; Paul D Colavita; B Todd Heniford

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.025

Smoking, Obesity, and the Elective Operation

Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Dec;101(6):981-993. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.025.

Authors

Sullivan A Ayuso¹, Jordan N Robinson¹, Paul D Colavita¹, B Todd Heniford²

Affiliations

¹ Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA.
² Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 34774276
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.025

Abstract

Smoking and obesity are commonly encountered problems in the elective, perioperative setting. This article reviews the risks posed by smoking and diabetes and explores way to mitigate such risks. Other means of perioperative optimization are also discussed in an effort to describe perioperative strategies that can improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: BMI; Complications; Obesity; Prehabilitation; Preoperative; Preventative; Smoking.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Comorbidity
Diabetes Complications* / complications
Elective Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
Humans
Obesity* / complications
Obesity* / therapy
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
Preoperative Care
Risk Factors
Smoking Cessation
Smoking* / adverse effects