To identify factors influencing long-term follow-up adherence in patients after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and report 10-year follow-up outcomes, including weight loss and remission of obesity-related diseases.
Key Findings:
101 out of 150 patients completed the 10-year follow-up.
Older age was the only independent predictor of long-term follow-up adherence (OR = 1.03).
Median total weight loss (%TWL) was 21.5%.
55.6% of patients with type 2 diabetes achieved remission.
42.7% reported de novo GERD symptoms postoperatively.
Interpretation:
Age significantly influences adherence to long-term follow-up after SG, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to engage older patients, such as personalized follow-up plans.
Limitations:
Single-center study may limit generalizability, as results may not apply to other settings.
Retrospective design may introduce selection bias, affecting the reliability of the findings.
Conclusion:
Understanding factors influencing follow-up adherence can help improve patient engagement and outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy.
