Anesthesia and Safety in Bariatric Surgery
Short answer: Bariatric surgery is performed under general anesthesia, with the patient monitored by the anesthesiologist. Safety relies on the pre-operative evaluation (including cardiac and respiratory assessment), clot prevention and post-operative follow-up.
The anesthesia in bariatric surgery is general and is managed by the anesthesiologist.
Before
A cardiac and respiratory evaluation to reduce risks; fasting as directed.
During and after
Continuous monitoring, clot prevention and pain control. The length of stay depends on the procedure.