The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss on Long-term Success: 5-year Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss on Long-term Success: 5-year Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

  • By

  • Kayleigh A. M. van Dam

  • Cathelijne Kam

  • Marijn T. F. Jense

  • Geert H. J. M. Verkoulen

  • Pieter P. H. L. Broos

  • Evelien de Witte

  • Jan Willem M. Greve

  • Evert-Jan G. Boerma

  • January 6, 2026

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    Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS) effectively treats obesity, leading to significant and sustained weight loss and improved quality of life.

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    Preoperative weight loss may enhance postoperative outcomes by reducing perioperative risks and improving patient motivation for long-term weight maintenance.

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    The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between preoperative weight loss and total weight loss over five years after MBS.

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    Patients were stratified into quartiles based on preoperative weight loss to assess its impact on total weight loss at multiple follow-up points.

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    Statistical analysis included linear mixed models and multivariable regression to determine the association between preoperative weight loss and long-term outcomes.

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The Impact of Preoperative Weight Loss on Long-term Success: 5-year Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

  • by Kayleigh A. M. van Dam, Cathelijne Kam, Marijn T. F. Jense, Geert H. J. M. Verkoulen, Pieter P. H. L. Broos, Evelien de Witte, Jan Willem M. Greve, Evert-Jan G. Boerma

  • January 6, 2026

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