ArticleObesity surgery2021
Self-Reported Gastrointestinal Symptoms Two To Four Years After Bariatric Surgery. A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- Investigating the effect of psycho-educational intervention on preoperative anxiety in bariatric surgery candidates: a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2026Trial
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- The Association between Anxiety and/or Depression Symptoms with Gastrointestinal Complaints Five Years after Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - a Cross-sectional Study.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Factors Associated With Symptom Profiles of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction in Obesity Before and After Treatment.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2026Article
- Chronic Abdominal Pain After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study with 2-Year Follow-Up in a Swedish Population.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life Following Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Chronic Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Symptoms 12 Years After Primary Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Cross-Sectional Controlled Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Long-term systemic effects of metabolic bariatric surgery: A multidisciplinary perspective.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Post Sleeve Gastrectomy in Al-Qassim Region.Cureus · 2023Article
- Post-gastric Sleeve Surgery Chronic Symptoms From a Sample of Patients in Saudi Community.Cureus · 2023Article
- Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Pain and Recovery Time in Obese Patients.Disease markers · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundRoux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are efficient methods for weight loss (WL) and WL maintenance in severe obesity. However, the knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms after surgery is limited. This study aimed to compare the severity of GI symptoms, pain, and self-rated health 2 to 4 years after RYGBP and LSG surgery.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, RYGBP and LSG patients answered a questionnaire including the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), questions from the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and self-rated health (SRH).
resultsA total of 172/303 (57%) responded, RYGBP (n=73) and LSG (n=99). The mean age was 45.3 (SD 11.1) years (74% females). There was no evidence of a difference in total GSRS scores between the surgical methods (p=0.638). There were higher scores of reflux symptoms in LSG vs. RYGBP (both median 1, 75-percentile 2.5 vs. 1.0, p <0.001) and higher consumption of acid-reducing medication after LSG (32% vs. 12%, p <0.001). Pain scores were low in both groups; however, average abdominal pain was higher for RYGBP, median 2 (IQR 0-4) vs. median 1 (IQR 0-3) for LSG (p = 0.025). There was no significant difference in SRH.
conclusionsPatients undergoing RYGBP and LSG surgery reported similar total GSRS scores and low pain scores 2 to 4 years after surgery. However, reflux symptoms and use of acid-reducing medication occurred more frequently after LSG surgery, while abdominal pain was more frequent in RYGBP surgery. These findings are important for surgical decision-making and follow-up.
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