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Initial Mental Health Conditions and Subsequent Psychiatric Results Following Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

  • By

  • Patricia M. Ortega

  • Luke Boyle

  • Dana Mahdi

  • Zahra Al-Essah

  • Ali Abdul Hussein

  • Mina Abdul Hussein

  • Aslesha Deshraju

  • Elena Brachimi

  • Prasidha Rai

  • Elsie Ampomah

  • Neha Hussain

  • Faizan Kiani

  • Mary Obigbesan

  • Lucy Tweedlie

  • Samantha Scholtz

  • Sanjay Purkayastha

  • Christos Tsironis

  • Sherif Hakky

  • Ravi Aggarwal

  • Ahmed R. Ahmed

  • Tricia Tan

  • Julia Kenkre

  • Kleopatra Alexiadou

  • Saira Hameed

  • Harvinder Chahal

  • Jonathan Cousins

  • Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya

  • August 29, 2026

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Clinical Report: Initial Mental Health Conditions and Psychiatric Results Following MBS

Overview

This retrospective cohort study evaluates the impact of pre-existing mental health conditions on psychiatric and metabolic outcomes in adults undergoing metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS).

Background

Obesity is a significant global health issue, and metabolic-bariatric surgery is recognized as the most effective treatment for severe obesity. However, the relationship between mental health and surgical outcomes is complex, with a notable prevalence of mental health disorders among individuals seeking MBS.

Data Highlights

No specific numerical data or trial results were provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Up to 50% of individuals seeking MBS have co-existing mental health conditions.
  • Depressive and anxiety symptoms often improve in the first postoperative year.
  • Preoperative psychiatric assessments are essential for understanding postoperative outcomes.
  • Patients with mental health conditions may experience different trajectories in weight loss and psychiatric recovery.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare providers should conduct thorough preoperative mental health assessments.

Conclusion

The study emphasizes the need to consider pre-existing mental health conditions in the management of patients undergoing metabolic-bariatric surgery.

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Original Source(s)

Baseline Mental Health Status and Early Psychiatric Outcomes after Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study

  • by Patricia M. Ortega, Luke Boyle, Dana Mahdi, Zahra Al-Essah, Ali Abdul Hussein, Mina Abdul Hussein, Aslesha Deshraju, Elena Brachimi, Prasidha Rai, Elsie Ampomah, Neha Hussain, Faizan Kiani, Mary Obigbesan, Lucy Tweedlie, Samantha Scholtz, Sanjay Purkayastha, Christos Tsironis, Sherif Hakky, Ravi Aggarwal, Ahmed R. Ahmed, Tricia Tan, Julia Kenkre, Kleopatra Alexiadou, Saira Hameed, Harvinder Chahal, Jonathan Cousins, Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya

  • August 29, 2026

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