Citation

Van den Eynde A, Mertens A, Vangoitsenhoven R, Meulemans A, Matthys C, Deleus E, Lannoo M, Bruffaerts R, Van der Schueren B. Obes. Surg. 2021; 31(12): 5409-5417.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s11695-021-05674-6

PMID

34611828

Abstract

This scoping review summarizes current evidence with regard to the impact of bariatric surgery on psychological health in adults with obesity. While a large body of evidence reports major metabolic benefit and improved quality of life, there is also ample evidence suggesting an increased incidence of self-harming behavior, a greater likelihood of developing an alcohol problem and higher rates of completed suicide among bariatric patients. Being able to identify the "at risk" patient population requires more longitudinal research into the risk factors for psychological complications after bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery remains an extremely valuable long-term treatment option for managing obesity; however, there is a need to invest in mitigating psychological complications after the surgery, such as depression, alcohol consumption, and other self-harming behaviors.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Mental Health; Quality of Life; Obesity; Bariatric Surgery; Obesity, Morbid; Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery; Psychological Complications; Psychosocial Health