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Evidence Base for Optimal Preoperative Preparation for Bariatric Surgery: Does Mandatory Weight Loss Make a Difference?

Kim, Julie J.·2017·Current Obesity Reports
DOI 10.1007/s13679-017-0269-4
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Purpose of review Preoperative weight loss regimens prior to bariatric surgery have been a routine and common practice for many centers, in the US and around the world. The mandated participation in such programs has largely been influenced by loco-regional payer requirements. The relationship between adherence to a mandatory weight loss regimen and achieved preoperative weight loss as well as the clinical impact of preoperative weight loss on bariatric outcomes remains uncertain. Recent findings This review examines the available current literature, in the context of previous findings, regarding the impact of mandated preoperative weight loss regimens and mandatory weight loss on bariatric outcomes. The reviewed studies do not provide sufficient evidence that mandatory participation in a preoperative weight loss regimen prior to bariatric surgery is associated with achieved weight loss or durable bariatric outcome benefit. Preoperative weight loss, when achieved, may confer a positive benefit on postoperative complications; however, this is not a consistent finding in the literature and requires further validation. The practice of mandating participation in a preoperative weight loss regimen or requiring mandatory weight loss prior to bariatric surgery is not supported by current literature and may serve as an obstacle to medically necessary and potentially life-saving treatment.

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  • Joint international consensus statement for ending stigma of obesity

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Authors
Kim, J. J.
Affiliations
Mount Auburn Hospital (US)
Corresponding author
Kim, Julie J.
ORCID
Kim, Julie J.
Venue
Current Obesity Reports
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2017-07-28
Volume
6
Issue
3
Pages
238-245
ISSN
2162-4968 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1007/s13679-017-0269-4
OpenAlex
W2741077341
Cited by
25
References
8
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2
FWCI
0.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.springer.com/tdm (unspecified)
Locations
  • Current Obesity Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Body Contouring and Surgery
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity and Health Practices
Keywords
bariatric surgery, preoperative weight loss, preoperative preparation, postoperative complications
MeSH terms
Humans, Obesity, Morbid, Weight Loss, Treatment Outcome, Bariatric Surgery, Preoperative Period

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