Psychological and social outcomes of patients following bariatric surgery: A systematic review

Abstract

<b><br>Aim:</b> We aimed to systematically review the psychological and social outcomes of patients after bariatric surgery.</br> <b><br>Material and methods:</b> 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 among 22 countries.</br> <b><br>Results:</b> 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.</br>