Only outcomes of the IWQoL , SF-36 and OWQoL show QoL outcomes that exceed community norms .
The QoL is increased after bariatric surgery on both the short and long term .
However , due to the heterogeneity of the studies and the generality of the question naires is it hard to make a distinction between different surgeries and difficult to see a relation with medical profit .
Currently the effects of bariatric surgery are generally expressed in excess weight loss or comorbidity reduction .
Therefore the aim of this review was to provide insight in the available prospect i ve evidence regarding the short and long-term effects of bariatric surgery on Quality of Life ( QoL ) and a comparison with community norms .
Prospective study of the quality of life in patients assessed for liver transplantation: outcome in transplanted and not transplanted groups.
The quality of life in adult patients with chronic liver disease who were considered for transplantation  was assessed prospect ively over a 2 year period , for both those who did and did not subsequently receive transplants . The main outcome measures were the Nottingham Health Profile and survival . Of the 109 patients who completed an entry profile , 27 were transplanted , 71 not transplanted during the study period , and 11 rejected for transplant . Quality of life and severity of liver disease at entry was worse for the transplant group , whose survival at 15 months from entry was 81 % compared with 78 % for those not transplanted . Among transplant survivors there were marked improvements in quality of life , whilst amongst those not receiving transplants there was little change . In conclusion , liver transplantation was effective in improving quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease , but comparison between transplant and non-transplant patients is difficult because of differences between the groups
Only outcomes of the IWQoL , SF-36 and OWQoL show QoL outcomes that exceed community norms .
The QoL is increased after bariatric surgery on both the short and long term .
However , due to the heterogeneity of the studies and the generality of the question naires is it hard to make a distinction between different surgeries and difficult to see a relation with medical profit .
Currently the effects of bariatric surgery are generally expressed in excess weight loss or comorbidity reduction .
Therefore the aim of this review was to provide insight in the available prospect i ve evidence regarding the short and long-term effects of bariatric surgery on Quality of Life ( QoL ) and a comparison with community norms .