The effect of bariatric surgery on serum 25-OH vitamin D levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Concerns have emerged about post-operative decreases in calcium and vitamin D following bariatric surgery. This review explores changes in metabolic bone health in persons with obesity undergoing gastric bypass surgery compared to non-surgical controls, providing an updated and comprehensive perspective on the literature.

Methods

An electronic search was conducted in MEDLINE, Pubmed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases to 8 November 2016. Eligible trials included randomized controlled trials or controlled observational studies of patients who have undergone laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Cochrane Collaboration Review Manager (RevMan 5.0), and a random effects model was implemented. Outcomes were expressed as weighted

SUBMITTER: Kalani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598026 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature