Effects of Preoperative Exercise Interventions in Patients Undergoing Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Obesity affects over one billion people globally. Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term intervention for severe obesity. However, postoperative outcomes can vary considerably, with such factors as baseline fitness and cardiorespiratory reserve influencing surgical outcomes. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of preoperative exercise or physical activity, compared to standard care or no intervention, on preoperative fitness parameters and perioperative surgical outcomes in adults with obesity undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Cochrane Handbook and the PRISMA guidelines. Randomized controlled trials, non-randomized controlled trials

SUBMITTER: Simancas-Racines D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12429658 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature