Abstract:BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with numerous comorbidities and affects various aspects of life, including quality of life (QOL) and sexual function (SF). Bariatric surgery (BS) is an effective treatment for obese people. Also QOL and SF after BS in the people are not well known.
AIMS: To provide insight in the available prospective evidence regarding the short and long-term effects of BS on QOL and SF.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic multi-database search was conducted for quality of life, S… Show more
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