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Published in: Obesity Surgery 4/2021

Open Access 01-04-2021 | Obesity | Review

Bariatric Surgery in Adults with Obesity: the Impact on Performance, Metabolism, and Health Indices

Authors: Georges Jabbour, Ahmad Salman

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 4/2021

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Abstract

This systematic review summarizes current evidence on the impact of bariatric surgery (BS) on physical performance, metabolic, and health indices in adults with obesity. This systematic review suggests that BS induced significant reductions in body weight, fat mass, and fat-free mass in individuals with obesity. Additionally, BS may improve many physical fitness and health indicators. Observed improvements manifest during a distinct period of time. To date, studies on BS and performance have been small in number, nonrandomized in design, and not controlled regarding gender distribution and/or post-surgery follow-up. Future studies should further investigate concerns associated with understanding of BS outcomes to improve these outcomes with potential benefits for quality of life, disability, mortality, morbidity, and overall BS success.
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Metadata
Title
Bariatric Surgery in Adults with Obesity: the Impact on Performance, Metabolism, and Health Indices
Authors
Georges Jabbour
Ahmad Salman
Publication date
01-04-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-020-05182-z

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