Complications due to surgery

Overview

The odds of death because of gastric sleeve is 1:500: laparoscopic gastric bypasses carry more risk. Patients must recognise that risk, be it any kind; cannot be reduced to zero. By going for bariatric surgery you trade your risk of decreased life expectancy from related illnesses, to a temporary and short term increase in the risk of dying during and immediately after operation. Even though the procedure is carried out with keyhole surgery it is still a major surgery;  you should consider speaking with your family before making any decisions.