Impact of Preoperative Psychiatric Profile in Bariatric Surgery on Long-term Weight Outcome - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of Preoperative Psychiatric Profile in Bariatric Surgery on Long-term Weight Outcome

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  • Anouk Lüscher

  • Nathalie Vionnet

  • Michael Amiguet

  • Dionysios Chartoumpekis

  • Styliani Mantziari

  • Johanna Frantz

  • Lucie Favre

  • May 5, 2023

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    Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, but 20-30% of patients face insufficient weight loss or regain.

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    Preoperative mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are common among bariatric surgery candidates, affecting their outcomes.

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    Conflicting evidence exists regarding the relationship between preoperative psychiatric symptoms and long-term weight loss after surgery.

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    This study hypothesized that preoperative mental health symptoms influence both initial weight loss and long-term weight trajectories.

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    A cohort of 310 patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass was analyzed to evaluate the impact of psychiatric profiles on weight outcomes.

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