Perioperative considerations for cancer patients with obesity: A narrative review

Trends Anaesth Crit Care. 2022 Oct:46:33-41. doi: 10.1016/j.tacc.2022.09.003. Epub 2022 Sep 24.

Abstract

Cancer in patients with obesity has become increasingly common throughout much of the world. Based on our experiences in a specialized cancer center, we have developed a set of standards and expectations that should streamline the surgical journey for this patient population. These recommendations should inform the perioperative management of oncology patients with obesity and help raise awareness of this critical and under-discussed topic.

Keywords: Cancer; Complications; Obesity; Operating room; Perioperative care.