Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background:Obesity is a growing global health issue, often leading to serious comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Bariatric surgery has become an increasingly popular treatment for morbid obesity, showing significant short-term benefits. However, complications and long-term outcomes require further investigation. Aim : This study aims to assess the frequency and common complications associated with bariatric surgery among individuals in Salah al-din governorate, Iraq, focusing on surgical outcomes and patient experiences post-surgery. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 70 individuals who underwent bariatric surgery in salah al-din governorate . The data was collected through self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire covered demographic information, type of surgery, history of chronic diseases, post-surgical complications, and overall post-surgery experiences. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests used to examine associations between variables. Results: Of the 70 participants, 54.3% were female, mean age of 28.7 years (±10.5 years). The most common type of surgery was the gastric sleeve (65.7%). The majority (75.7%) had no pre-existing chronic conditions, while 12.9% had diabetes mellitus and 10.0% had hypertension. Common complications included vitamin and mineral deficiencies (70.0%), nausea or vomiting (61.4%), and pain or difficulty swallowing (51.4%). Post-surgery, 71.4% of participants reported feeling good, while 18.6% required further medical interventions. Conclusion:Bariatric surgery, particularly the gastric sleeve, is an effective intervention for significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions. However, the high frequency of post-surgical complications, particularly nutritional deficiencies, highlights the need for long-term follow-up and patient education.
DOI: 10.64252/cdqkxj15
Authors: Mayada Kamel Mohammed, Saif Kamel Mohammed, Abdulrahman, Zeena Noor Eldeen, Ali Abd Fares Ali, Ali lateef abbas Alwan, Dina omar ghazi Khalaf, Ghufran Ahmed jasim Mohammed, Saad Iyad Nouri Dawoud
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411995590