Evaluation of Smoking Cessation Program Results in Obesity Surgery Patients

Objectives: Smoking is a preventable risk factor that may affect the results of surgery in patients who will be operated. This period, when motivation may be high, may provide an opportunity for patients to quit smoking. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the smoking cessation success of our patients who were included in the smoking cessation program before obesity surgery. Methods: Between January 2017 and January 2018, smokers who were admitted to the obesity surgery outpatient clinic of our hospital and planned to be operated were included in the smoking cessation program. Eighteen patients followed for one year were included in the study. Demographic data and smoking cessation rates were evaluated. Statistical analysis were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 program. Numerical values median (minimum-maximum); categories were evaluated with percentage ratios. Comparison of ratios Fisher test, a comparison of means was done with Mann Whitney-U test. p