Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Two Regimens of Venous Thromboprophylaxis: Prospective Randomized Study

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Two Regimens of Venous Thromboprophylaxis: Prospective Randomized Study

Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery warrant VTE prophylaxis because they are at high risk for developing a fatal pulmonary embolism or postthrombotic syndrome. However, a consensus does not exist on the most effective prophylactic approach.

Two regimens of prophylaxis are supposed , the 1st one is to give enoxaparin 40mg 2 hours before surgery and continued daily for 10 days after, and the 2nd one is to start 12 hours before surgery and continued in the same way like the 1st one.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI >40 OR >35 with comorbidities

Exclusion Criteria:

• No