Why the study?
Does bariatric surgery safely and effectively improve weight loss and comorbidities in older patients compared to younger patients?
Population
80 patients aged ≥60 years who underwent bariatric surgery, 78% women, mean BMI 49 ± 7 kg/m².
Comparison
Bariatric surgery. vs Younger patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 and 5 years
Authors
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May support bariatric surgery in selected older adults; leaves open comparative effectiveness versus younger patients pending randomized data.
Does bariatric surgery safely and effectively improve weight loss and comorbidities in older patients compared to younger patients?
Bariatric surgery is safe and effective in older patients, leading to significant weight loss and comorbidity reduction, albeit slightly less than in younger patients.
Sugerman et al. (2004) studied this question.
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