Is Bariatric Surgery Safe and Effective? Here's what the science says

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What is a commonly held misconception about bariatric surgery?

Correct answer: It is extremely risky and unsafe

Besides weight reduction, what is one major benefit of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)?

Correct answer: Remission of type 2 diabetes

Which of the following statements best reflects the long-term health impact of bariatric surgery?

Correct answer: It can reduce the risk of heart disease and extend life expectancy

According to the 2021 Lancet meta-analysis, how did metabolic and bariatric surgery affect life expectancy in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Correct answer: It increased life expectancy by 9.3 years

Which of the following health outcomes has been shown to improve significantly after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS)?

Correct answer: High blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea

What does recent research suggest about the safety of metabolic and bariatric surgery across age groups?

Correct answer: It is safe for all age groups with proper assessment

Syn NL, Cummings DE, Wang LZ, Lin DJ, Zhao JJ, Loh M, Koh ZJ, Chew CA, Loo YE, Tai BC, Kim G, So JB, Kaplan LM, Dixon JB, Shabbir A. Association of metabolic-bariatric surgery with long-term survival in adults with and without diabetes: a one-stage meta-analysis of matched cohort and prospective controlled studies with 174 772 participants. Lancet. 2021 May 15;397(10287):1830-1841. doi: 10.1016/S0140- 6736(21)00591-2. Epub 2021 May 6. PMID: 33965067.
Aminian A, Zajichek A, Arterburn DE, et al. Association of Metabolic Surgery With Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity. JAMA. 2019;322(13):1271–1282. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.14231
ASMBS. Head-to-head Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Superior to GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss: