ArticleObesity surgery2017
Is there a Reason Why Obese Patients Choose Either Conservative Treatment or Surgery?
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Abstract
backgroundThe effects of bariatric surgery on excess weight loss (EWL) and comorbidities are proven. Still, a significant number of patients prefer conservative therapy (ConsP).
objectivesThe goal of this study was to examine why ConsP and patients awaiting bariatric surgery (SurgP) choose which therapy, and to define the differences in their expectations.
settingProspective study, 1 university hospital, 1 general hospital, Germany.
methodsConsP and SurgP were asked to complete a questionnaire. Statistical analysis including all patients and a BMI-matched cohort was performed using the chi-square and Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
resultsOverall, 151 patients participated in this study (50 ConsP, 101 SurgP, 69.4% females). The mean age was 41.1 years (SD ± 12.2 years). ConsP had a significant lower body mass index (BMI, 44.7 kg/m
conclusionA higher BMI and a greater prevalence of comorbidities had driven patients to seek a more radical solution for their obesity, i.e., surgery. The BMI-matched analysis suggests that fear of surgery is a relevant factor in why obese patients do not decide to undergo bariatric surgery lightly.
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