Bariatric surgery before abdominoplasty increases anemia, blood loss and drainage fluid volume: Analysis of 505 body contouring procedures
Recent Publication
A recent study from the Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at University Hospital St. Pölten has shown that people who have already had a stomach reduction or similar procedure before a tummy tuck (surgery to remove excess skin on the stomach) are more affected by blood loss and wound fluid. They often have anaemia and have to stay in hospital longer. These findings make it clear that these patients must be carefully examined and well prepared beforehand to ensure that the operation is safe and successful.
Flores, T., Schön, J., Glisic, C., Pfoser, K., Kerschbaumer, C., Mayrl, M. S., Schrögendorfer, K. F., & Bergmeister, K. D. (2025). Bariatric Surgery Before Abdominoplasty Is Associated with Increased Perioperative Anemia, Hemoglobin Loss and Drainage Fluid Volume: Analysis of 505 Body Contouring Procedures. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(11), 3783. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14113783
OA Dr. Tonatiuh Flores
Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (University Hospital St. Pölten)
Dr. Christina Glisic
Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (University Hospital St. Pölten)
Dr. Kristina Pfoser
Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (University Hospital St. Pölten)
Prim. Clin. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Klaus Schrögendorfer MBA FEBOPRAS
Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (University Hospital St. Pölten)
OA PD Dr. Konstantin Bergmeister PhD FEBHS
Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (University Hospital St. Pölten)