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. 2022 Jul;36(7):4650-4673.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-022-09147-4. Epub 2022 Mar 11.

History of abuse and bariatric surgery outcomes: a systematic review

Sukriti Mohan  1 , Jamil S Samaan  2 , Agnes Premkumar  1 , Kamran Samakar  3
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History of abuse and bariatric surgery outcomes: a systematic review

Sukriti Mohan et al. Surg Endosc. 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Background: Although there is evidence to support the relationship between abuse history and obesity, the association between abuse history and outcomes after bariatric surgery is not well-established. We aimed to summarize the current literature examining this relationship, as well as provide clinical recommendations to optimize postoperative outcomes.

Methods: PubMed and SCOPUS databases were queried to identify relevant published studies.

Results: Overall, 20 studies were included. Rates of the various types of abuse reported in the bariatric surgery population varied widely across studies, as did the methodology used to assess it. The majority of studies found no significant associations between abuse history and postoperative weight loss outcomes. The literature examining the relationship between abuse history and postoperative psychiatric outcomes was less conclusive.

Conclusions: Most current evidence demonstrates that abuse history is not associated with weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery. Literature on postoperative psychiatric outcomes is mixed, and more robust studies are needed to further investigate the relationship between abuse history and postoperative psychiatric outcomes. Importantly, abuse history should not preclude patients from undergoing bariatric surgery. Of note, patients may benefit from careful monitoring for emotional distress and worsening of psychiatric comorbidities after surgery and psychiatric counseling and treatment when indicated.

Keywords: Abuse; Bariatric; Mental health; Weight loss.

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