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 .
Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Following Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Background : Laparoscopic vertical b and ed gastroplasty ( LVBG ) is a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity . Previous studies disclosed a significant improvement in the health-related quality of life after substantial weight loss following VBG . Data regarding the specific gastrointestinal quality of life following LVBG is lacking . Material s and Methods : 223 patients who underwent LVBG for morbid obesity were studied prospect ively . Quality of life was measured by the Gastrointestinal Quality of life Index ( GIQLI ) , a 36- item question naire before surgery , and at 6 months , 1 year and 2 years after surgery . The question naire is divided into 5 domains , and the maximum score is 144 . Results : After LVBG , weight loss has been good . Mean BMI decreased from 43.2 to 31.3 after 2 years . Co-morbidities were eliminated in 71 % . 84.3 % of patients were satisfied with the results . However , the score of GIQLI remained similar before and after surgery . Preoperative score was 106.2±19 points . The score became 116.6±9 , 106.8±21 , and 108.5±20 at 6 months , 1 year and 2 years after surgery respectively . The patients had improvement in 3 domains of the question naire ( social function , physical status and psychological emotions ) but decreased in domains of core symptoms and disease-specific items . Conclusion : Although LVBG was effective in reduction of weight and resolution of co-morbidities in morbidly obese patients , the specific gastrointestinal quality of life did not improve . Many patients developed some specific gastrointestinal symptoms in order to obtain weight reduction
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 .