Cited by 110Bariatric Surgery and OutcomesGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersBiliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Ursodeoxycholic Acid in the Prevention of Gallstone Formation After Bariatric Surgery: an Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract

We aim to review the available literature on obese patients treated with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in order to prevent gallstone formation after bariatric surgery. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane library, and Scopus databases, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria incorporating 1355 patients. Random-effects meta-analysis showed a lower incidence of gallstone formation in patients taking UDCA. Subgroup analysis reported fewer cases of gallstone disease in the UDCA group in relation to different bariatric procedures, doses of administered UDCA, and time from bariatric surgery. Adverse events were similar in both groups. Fewer patients required cholecystectomy in UDCA group. No deaths were reported. The administration of UDCA after bariatric surgery seems to prevent gallstone formation.

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Authors
Magouliotis, D. E., Tasiopoulou, V. S., Svokos, A. A., Svokos, K. A., Chatedaki, C., Sioka, E., & Zacharoulis, D.
Affiliations
  • University Hospital of Larissa (GR)
  • University of Thessaly (GR)
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center (US)
  • Brown University (US)
Corresponding author
Magouliotis, Dimitrios E.
Venue
Obesity Surgery
Published
2017-09-09
Volume
27
Issue
11
Pages
3021-3030
ISSN
  • 0960-8923 (ISSN-L)
  • 1708-0428
OpenAlex
W2755711258
Cited by
108
References
36
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 19 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 7
FWCI
2.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Obesity Surgery (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Thessaly Institutional Repository (University of Thessaly) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
Keywords
ursodeoxycholic acid, gallstone prevention
MeSH terms
Adult, Cholecystectomy, Humans, Obesity, Morbid, Ursodeoxycholic Acid, Chemoprevention, Gallstones, Bariatric Surgery

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