A Population-Based Cohort Study on Efficacy and Safety of Bariatric Surgery in Young Adults Versus Adults - Takeaways - MDSpire

A Population-Based Cohort Study on Efficacy and Safety of Bariatric Surgery in Young Adults Versus Adults

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  • Kelly G. H. van de Pas

  • Aliyar Esfandiyari Noushi

  • Loes Janssen

  • Anita C. E. Vreugdenhil

  • Wouter K. G. Leclercq

  • François M. H. van Dielen

  • June 26, 2023

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    Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, showing promising results in both young adults and adults.

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    Young adults undergoing bariatric surgery experience superior weight loss compared to older adults, despite higher rates of serious complications.

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    The study utilized data from the Dutch Audit Treatment of Obesity, covering all bariatric procedures performed in the Netherlands since 2015.

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    Eligibility for surgery in the Netherlands requires a BMI of ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with obesity-related comorbidities.

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    Outcome measures included total weight loss percentage, complications, and changes in obesity-related comorbidities post-surgery.

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A Population-Based Cohort Study on Efficacy and Safety of Bariatric Surgery in Young Adults Versus Adults

  • by Kelly G. H. van de Pas, Aliyar Esfandiyari Noushi, Loes Janssen, Anita C. E. Vreugdenhil, Wouter K. G. Leclercq, François M. H. van Dielen

  • June 26, 2023

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