An Indian multicentre real‐world study on long‐term quality of life outcomes following bariatric surgery

Abstract

SummaryBackgroundThe purpose of this study was to assess the impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on Quality of Life (QoL) in Indian patients with obesity over 10 years.MethodsA retrospective chart review was conducted at 11 centres for individuals with MBS between February 2013 and May 2022. Patient medical records provided the source of de‐identified data.ResultsData from 2132 individuals with a mean age of 43.28 ± 11.96 years was analysed. There were 37.43% men and 62.57% females in the study population. The study population had a mean preoperative body mass index (BMI) of 45.71 ± 10.38 kg/m2. The Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) scoring method showed a higher overall QoL score throughout all follow‐up periods, with ‘very good’ outcomes at one, three and 7 years and ‘good’ outcomes at 5 and 10 years. Improvements in QoL were associated with a substantial improvement (p < .01) in BMI at every follow‐up time point.ConclusionsFollowing MBS, individuals with obesity exhibited a substantial and long‐term improvement in their overall QoL for up to 10 years. This study presents Indian data on QoL, which is considered one of the most important decision‐making factors for or against an intervention.