[Gender-specific differences in bariatric surgery: epidemiology, treatment and results].

ABSTRACT: This study investigates gender-specific differences in obesity and the treatment by metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS). The database includes 2393 patients (1725 women, 668 men) from for a high-volume center for bariatric surgery. Demographic, perioperative and follow-up data were retrospectively analyzed. Men had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) and more frequent obesity-associated diseases. Despite the higher prevalence of obesity in men, women accounted for 80% of the surgical patients. On average men had longer operation times but with the same complication rates. Postoperatively, both sexes experienced a significant reduction in excess body weight, which was slightly more pronounced in women. The study particularly emphasizes the need to better motivate men to undergo obesi

SUBMITTER: Teoule P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11333528 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature