Role of bariatric surgery on psychological and social outcomes of patients: A systematic review.

Abstract

We aim to systematically review the psychological and social outcomes of patients post-bariatric surgery. The comprehensive search using keywords yielded 1224 records utilizing search engines PubMed and Scopus. After a careful analysis, 90 articles were found to be eligible for complete screening that collectively reported the use of 11 different BS procedures reported among 22 countries. This review is unique in that we collectively presented the result of various psychological and social outcome parameters (depression and anxiety, self-confidence, self-esteem, marital relationship, and personality traits) after BS. Regardless of the BS procedures performed, most studies over months to years presented a positive outcome of the parameters considered, while few presented contrasting unsatisfactory results. Thus, the surgery was not a cessation factor for these results to be permanent and thus suggested psychological interventions and long-term monitoring for assessing the psychological effects after BS. Additionally, the patient's endurance to check weight and eating habits after surgery is ultimately necessary.