The effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on quality of life

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Aim: Obesity is a worldwide health issue today.The most effective method in the treatment of obesity is surgical treatment.Our study aimed to assess the impact of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), the most frequently conducted bariatric operation worldwide among several available options, on patients' quality of life.Material and Methods: The outcomes of patients who underwent LSG in a metabolic surgery clinic between February 2020 and June 2022 were evaluated retrospectively.Participants' quality of life was assessed by analysing the Short Form 36 (SF-36) health questionnaire completed at the time of hospital admission during the preoperative period and again at 6 months after the procedure.Results: The study sample included 23 female and 22 male patients.The mean age of participants was 41.47±9.15years, mean weight was 123.73±8.96kg, and mean body mass index (BMI) was 44.51±4.87kg/m2.The mean postoperative hospital stay was 3.04±0.63days.There was no mortality among the participants.LSG procedure was performed in all operations.Discussion: LSG, the most common bariatric surgery method carried out by surgeons today, is a beneficial surgical technique that contributes positively to the health of obese patients and leads to improvement in their quality of life.

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