A Study Assessing the Quality of Life After Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients: Review Article

Obesity has emerged as a pandemic and a serious public health issue due to its high prevalence and detrimental effects on mortality, morbidity, healthcare costs, and quality of life [QoL]. According to estimates  by 2030 over one billion people worldwide will suffer from obesity, affecting one in five women and one in seven men. On the other hand Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, refers to a group of surgical procedures designed to aid individuals with obesity in achieving weight loss. The study aim to assess the quality  of  life  after bariatric surgery in obese patients METHODS: Research Studies assessing the quality of life (QoL) of patients who underwent bariatric surgery using various questionnaires, including the Short Form-36 and the Modified-Ardelt Quality of Life Questionnaire II (M-AQoLQII). Additionally, the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) scores were included.regardless of sub-type of bariatric surgery RESULTS: Fourteen studies on bariatric surgery's impact on quality of life (QoL) were analyzed. A cross-sectional study of 887 patients found significant QoL and BMI improvements post-surgery. Another study of 2,132 patients showed improved QoL, weight, and comorbidities. The Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) scores indicated good to very good outcomes up to 10 years post-surgery. Bariatric surgery effectively improves QoL, weight, and health outcomes in obese individuals. CONCLUSION: Bariatric surgery significantly improves quality of life (QoL) and health outcomes for severely obese individuals. The study advocates for increased access to bariatric procedures in public healthcare. Obese individuals who underwent surgery showed substantial improvements in physical health and daily activities. Factors like age, gender, occupation, and BMI level influenced QoL. The study concludes that bariatric surgery provides long-term QoL improvements, making it a recommended treatment for severe obesity and metabolic syndrome.