Bariatric surgery outcomes: is age just a number?

ConclusionBariatric surgery can be accomplished safely across all age groups with satisfiable postoperative weight loss. However, older age had higher hospital stay and convalescence and lower comorbidity resolution compared to younger patients. Thus, bariatric surgery should be offered earlier in life to allow the patients to reap its benefits.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research