Preoperative comorbidities as a predictor of EBWL after bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study

ConclusionA higher baseline BMI, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may lead to lower %EBWL in the postoperative period after bariatric surgery. At the same time, patients ’ mental health status and sleep apnea status were not related to %EBWL. This study provides new insight into which comorbidities may need tighter control in order to optimize weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery.Graphical abstract
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research