Table 3.
Associations between smoking and 30-day postoperative complications as well as readmission by surgery type†
| Nonsmoker | Any Bariatric Procedure | LSG | LRYGB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI)* | ||||
| DSM | REF | 1.13 (1.01–1.26)** | 1.04 (0.89–1.24) | 1.19 (1.03–1.37)** |
| Readmission | REF | 1.21 (1.10–1.33)** | 1.18 (1.02–1.36)** | 1.24 (1.09–1.40)** |
| Wound complication | REF | 1.44 (1.24–1.68)** | 1.53 (1.20–1.93)** | 1.39 (1.14–1.69)** |
| Respiratory complication | REF | 1.69 (1.34–2.14)** | 1.62 (1.11–2.34)** | 1.74 (1.29–2.36)** |
| Return to OR | REF | 1.15 (0.98–1.34) | 1.09 (0.85–1.40) | 1.18 (0.98–1.43) |
All odds ratios presented are for smokers, non-smokers represent the reference group within the logistic regression model
Logistic regression model adjusted for gender, age, race, BMI, surgery type, and comorbidities
p<0.05
Abbreviations: LSG- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, LRYGB- Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y gastric bypass