ArticleCureus2024
Long-Term Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Iraq: A Call for More Research.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Bariatric surgery offers significant benefits of weight loss and improvement of comorbidities for morbidly obese patients. Significant and long-term studies around the world have shown that weight reduction is durable, with improvement in the quality of life and resolution of comorbidities after surgery. In Iraq, preliminary studies are encouraging for short-term outcomes, but there is a definite lack of long-term data. This editorial identifies a deficiency in long-term data. It points out that comprehensive longitudinal research is required in Iraq to establish whether the accruable benefits of bariatric surgery are sustainable and to monitor possible complications. Establishing robust, long-term studies will aid in improving patient outcomes, healthcare policies, and contribute valuable data to global research. Collaboration among healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers is crucial to addressing this gap and enhancing the overall healthcare landscape in Iraq.
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