Measuring Outcomes in the Treatment of Obesity

This study incorporates the data from Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy to Treat Morbid Obesity (SLEEVEPASS) and Swiss Multicenter Bypass or Sleeve Study (SM-BOSS), which are important randomized clinical trials with valuable data in the midterm. The Swiss-Finnish Bariatric Metabolic Outcome Score (SF-BARI Score) is validated by combining these data sets. The authors note that total body weight loss (TBWL) as well as SF-BARI quality of life (QOL) may predict success.
Source: JAMA Surgery - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research