To evaluate, mid-term outcomes between elderly patients (EP, ie, age> 60 years old) and
young patients (YP, ie, age<= 60 years old) who underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery …

Background The aging population along with the obesity epidemic has increased the
number of older patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Nevertheless, there is still conflicting …

Introduction Bariatric surgery is safe and efficient surgical method for weight loss, but it is not
free from complications. We aim to evaluate the prevalence of depression after Sleeve …

Background Bariatric surgery may be associated with severe postoperative complications
(SPC). Factors associated with the risk of SPC have not been fully investigated. Objectives …

Background: Our aim was to determine the efficacy and safety of intragastric balloon (IGB)
application and the factors affecting its success by evaluating the results of patients who …

Background Patients over 60 years old undergoing bariatric surgery is still increasing.
Objectives First, to assess the impact of age (> 60 years) on the 90-day morbidity and …

Aim Bariatric surgery has a low rate of complications, but there are some complications such
as bleeding. Studies revealed several factors involved in complications. We aim to evaluate …

Purpose Knowledge is limited about the efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes of bariatric
surgery in older adult patients with obesity. Methods Fifty-six patients aged≥ 60 years who …

Background: Bariatric surgery is still the only reliable treatment for permanent losing weight
in patients suffering obesity, leading to longer weight loss as well as lowering morbidity and …

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a primary treatment of obesity among older
adults and its satisfactory outcomes would be the main reason behind the popularity of this …