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Mortality and Causes of Death After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Older Patients

  • By

  • Peter Gerber

  • Giola Santoni

  • My von Euler-Chelpin

  • Joonas H. Kauppila

  • Dag Holmberg

  • January 12, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Obesity affects 30-40% of adults in high-income countries and is linked to various serious health conditions.

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    Metabolic bariatric surgery can lead to significant weight loss and resolution of obesity-related diseases in eligible patients.

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    The study analyzed mortality and causes of death in patients aged over 60 who underwent metabolic bariatric surgery.

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    A total of 3879 patients who had surgery were compared to 19,395 matched patients receiving non-operative obesity treatment.

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    90-day mortality rates were 0.6% for operated patients and 0.4% for non-operated patients, indicating low immediate risk.

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Mortality and Causes of Death After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in Older Patients

  • by Peter Gerber, Giola Santoni, My von Euler-Chelpin, Joonas H. Kauppila, Dag Holmberg

  • January 12, 2026

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