Theimpact of obesity on perioperative care: Integrating ERAS protocols for improved surgical outcomes.

Obesity represents a global health crisis, affecting over 650 million adults worldwide and markedly influencing surgical outcomes, particularly in the context of gynecologic oncology. It serves as a considerable risk factor for perioperative complications, impacting metabolic, respiratory, immune, and cardiovascular functions. Patients with obesity undergoing surgical procedures in gynecologic oncology exhibit higher incidences of wound infections, thromboembolic events, respiratory failure, and extended hospital stays.