BAROS METHOD CRITICAL ANALYSIS(BARIATRIC ANALYSIS AND REPORTING SYSTEM)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Although it has received several criticisms, which is considered to be the most effective method used for global assessment of morbid obesity surgical treatment, still needs to be updated. OBJECTIVE: Critical analysis of BAROS constitution and method. METHOD: BAROS as headings was searched in literature review using data from the main bariatric surgery journals until 2009. RESULTS: Where found and assessed 121 papers containing criticisms on BAROS constitution and methodology. It has some failures and few researches show results on the use of this instrument, although it is still considered a standard method. Several authors that used it found imperfections in its methodology and suggested some changes addressed to improving its acceptance, showing the need of developing new methods to qualify the bariatric surgery results. CONCLUSION: BAROS constitution has failures and its methodology needs to be updated.