Effectiveness of bariatric surgical procedures: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bariatric surgery has proved to be an effective strategy in treating obesity. However, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of 3 most common bariatric surgery procedures, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB), reported inconsistent results. We performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis to synthesize evidence of effectiveness of the 3 common bariatric procedures from relevant RCTs.

Methods

The present study was a systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs. All RCTs must meet the following criteria to be included in the analysis: patients with body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m, reported at least 1 outcome of interest, compared at least 2 of the 3 bariatric procedures, and had follo

SUBMITTER: Kang JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5704829 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature