The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity on Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Outcomes

Key Points

• To evaluate how the severity of obstructive sleep apnea affects outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
• Analyzed severity of obstructive sleep apnea
• Utilized preoperative continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy
• Examined perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
• Severe obstructive sleep apnea does not significantly increase perioperative risk when managed with CPAP
• Outcomes remained favorable for patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea