Complete pre-operative work-up

The pre-operative work-up is a fundamental step in the bariatric surgery pathway. It confirms the indication for surgery, guides the choice of the technique best suited to each patient and prepares the operation under optimal safety conditions. This work-up is multidisciplinary: it combines complete blood tests, a cardiac and respiratory assessment (with screening for sleep apnoea if necessary), a digestive endoscopy to check the condition of the stomach, and specialist consultations with the surgeon, the nutritionist, the psychologist and the anaesthetist. Beyond the tests, this preparation period allows the patient to fully understand the planned procedure, its expected benefits and the commitments it involves, particularly regarding diet and follow-up. It is also the time to begin the first changes in habits that will make the post-operative period easier. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, the entire pre-operative work-up can be carried out on site, thanks to the facility's comprehensive technical resources, with coordinated appointments that simplify the pathway, including for patients coming from abroad.