Long-term Outcomes Following Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Severe obesity in adolescence negatively impacts upon health and wellbeing. Lifestyle modifications do not usually achieve a sufficient degree or durability of weight loss to mitigate the risk of medical complications. In recent years, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), already a well-established treatment for adults with severe obesity, has emerged as an option in adolescents. Controlled studies in this age group have demonstrated substantial and sustained weight loss, improvements in associated health parameters, and a safety profile surpassing that observed in adult patients. This review aims to present published data on the results of MBS in adolescents with a focus on long-term outcomes. Indications for bariatric surgery and aspects of timing in the young person's life are also pr

SUBMITTER: Beamish AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10438888 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature