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Obesity affects over 390 million children and adolescents globally, with significant health risks including type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly considered for adolescents with severe obesity, showing superior outcomes compared to conventional treatments.
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Despite its effectiveness, MBS application in adolescents is limited, with access inequalities persisting among ethnic minorities and lower socioeconomic groups.
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The literature on adolescent bariatric surgery is fragmented, with a need for comprehensive analyses to guide evidence-based clinical practices.
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This study aims to evaluate the scientific literature on adolescent MBS, identifying trends, key themes, and research gaps through bibliometric methods.
