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Feasibility and Outcomes of Day Surgery in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Retrospective Study at New Najran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia

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  • Morshed Ali Alsawidan

    (New Najran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ibrahim Hussain Bin Hamad Alghubari

    (New Najran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia)

  • Obinna Virginus Ajuzieogu

    (New Najran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia)

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Background: Metabolic disorders pose challenges in day surgery because of potential complications and extended recovery times. However, comprehensive data on outcomes in overweight and obese patients are limited. This study evaluated the feasibility and outcomes of day surgery in these patients at the New Najran General Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 104 overweight and obese patients who underwent day surgery between January and March 2025 was conducted. Data on age, BMI, type of surgery and duration, anesthesia, day surgery unit (DSU) stay, and complications were analysed. using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, linear and logistic regression. Results: The cohort had a mean age of 44.2±14.6 years and a mean BMI of 31.2±5.1 kg/m². Of the cohort, 53.8% were obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30). The complication rate was low (2.88%), with pain and nausea/vomiting being the most common. Linear regression analysis revealed a positive association between BMI and DSU duration (slope = 0.03, p

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  • Morshed Ali Alsawidan & Ibrahim Hussain Bin Hamad Alghubari & Obinna Virginus Ajuzieogu, 2025. "Feasibility and Outcomes of Day Surgery in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Retrospective Study at New Najran General Hospital, Saudi Arabia," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(6), pages 1785-1793, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:6:p:1785-1793
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