Sleep Quality and Bariatric Surgery-Can We Treat Sleep Disturbances and Insomnia in Patients with Obesity with Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Bariatric surgery is the mainstay of treatment of obesity, with a proven, long-lasting effect on body weight reduction and remission of co-morbidities. Sleep disorders, including insomnia, and deteriorated sleep quality and duration are associated with obesity, and a reduction in body weight can be associated with a reduction in prevalence of sleep disorders. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on the prevalence and intensity of different sleep disturbances. Methods: This observational prospective study included 80 patients qualified for bariatric surgery who filled in a questionnaire with a set of structured questions about different sleep disturbances, such as difficulties in falling asleep, night awak

SUBMITTER: Wyszomirski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11355848 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature