Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is Associated with Reduced Depressive Symptoms: A One-Year Follow-Up Study
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is Associated with Reduced Depressive Symptoms: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays obesity is considered to be one of the most important health issues worldwide, and is associated not only with signifi cant physical disorders but also with psychosocial morbidity. Many studies have shown that bariatric surgeries are a proven, eff ective therapeutic intervention in cases of severe obesity. However, because the surgery is considered to be an invasive method, some concerns rise about its potential negative eff ect on patient’s psychological health. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the possible positive eff ect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on reducing depression symptoms. The results showed that the point prevalence of depressive disorders decreased signifi cantly after surgery (p<0.01). The score on the depression scale we used signifi cantly decreased after the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. In summary, our fi ndings speak in favor of a considerable improvement in a psychological aspect such as depressive symptoms in the course of the 1st year after the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

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