Obesity is associated with impairments in quality of life. In particular, obesity can cause increased physical limitations, bodily pain, and fatigue. Obese patients lose more weight with bariatric surgery than with medical weight-loss treatment. The laparoscopic procedure, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure outcomes in more short-term weight loss than laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
The decision regarding which procedure to perform should be based on individual patient and surgeon factors. The outcomes of bariatric surgery are improving since surgeons gain experience in performing these demanding procedures laparoscopically. The risks of the procedure are acceptably low while benefits not only do patients lose weight but many patients are cured of obesity-related diseases, notably type 2 diabetes. This article examines the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery by emphasizing…
