EFFECT OF BARIATRIC SURGERY ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN OBESE PATIENTS: A GLOBAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: In a situation of obesity and when treatment goals are not met, bariatric surgery can be a promising alternative; with effects at the physical level as well as at the psychological level of the quality of life. Methods: This study aims to determine the effect of bariatric surgery on the quality of life in obese men and women between 20 and 60 years of age. A systematic review (SR) was carried out with meta-analysis of randomized systematic reviews, which compare the quality of life in patients after bariatric surgery. Electronic databases were consulted: Ebsco, Scopus, Pubmed and Cochrane Library. Results: The response variables were: physical, social, mental and emotional function. They were submitted to meta-analysis, with R 4.2.2. Conclusions: Three SR were included, of which 25 clinical trials were combined with 3-6 and 12-month followup after bariatric surgery, finding statistically significant changes in physical function scores (1.20; 95% CI: 0.80-1 .61), social (0.95; 95% CI: 0.66-1.25), mental (0.35; 95% CI: -0.21- +0.90) and emotional (0.54; 95% CI: 0.03-1.06). The surroundings of the quality of life improve post bariatric surgery in obese patients.