Twelve-Month Outcomes after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery among Youths Participating in a Structured Preparation and Follow-Up Program: Results of the Youth with Extreme Obesity Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While invasive and associated with risks, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) can promote sustained weight loss and substantial health benefits in youths with extreme obesity. The path toward informed decision making for or against MBS is poorly characterized and postoperative follow-up to assess risks and benefits is inconsistent. In youths with extreme obesity, we aimed to evaluate decision making toward MBS, as well as MBS outcomes and adherence with follow-up and recommendations in the setting of a structured pre- and post-MBS program.

Methods

Participants were recruited in the setting of the multicenter "Youth with Extreme Obesity Study" (YES). YES is a cohort study in adolescents and young adults aged 14-24 years with obesity (BMI ≥30.0 kg/m2) who were r

SUBMITTER: Brandt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10836940 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature