A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults

Introduction and Purpose: The global rise in adolescent obesity presents a critical public health challenge. Bariatric surgery has emerged as a treatment option for adolescents with severe obesity, especially when conservative interventions fail. This section outlines the rationale for evaluating ba...

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Main Authors: Natalia Katarzyna Wagner-Bieleń, Martyna Zwierzchowska, Agata Antoniak, Anna Maria Jocz, Anna Centkowska, Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz, Aleksandra Maria Żyta, Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska, Maria Anna Żmijewska, Jakub Ziółkowski
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61365
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author Natalia Katarzyna Wagner-Bieleń
Martyna Zwierzchowska
Agata Antoniak
Anna Maria Jocz
Anna Centkowska
Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz
Aleksandra Maria Żyta
Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska
Maria Anna Żmijewska
Jakub Ziółkowski
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Martyna Zwierzchowska
Agata Antoniak
Anna Maria Jocz
Anna Centkowska
Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz
Aleksandra Maria Żyta
Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska
Maria Anna Żmijewska
Jakub Ziółkowski
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description Introduction and Purpose: The global rise in adolescent obesity presents a critical public health challenge. Bariatric surgery has emerged as a treatment option for adolescents with severe obesity, especially when conservative interventions fail. This section outlines the rationale for evaluating bariatric surgery outcomes in young patients. A Brief Description of the State of Knowledge: Studies show that bariatric surgery in adolescents leads to significant and sustained weight loss, resolution of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and improvements in quality of life. However, concerns remain about nutritional deficiencies, bone health, and psychological outcomes, highlighting the importance of careful patient selection and multidisciplinary follow-up. Conclusions: Bariatric surgery can be an effective intervention for adolescents with severe obesity, providing numerous health benefits when other treatments are unsuccessful. Long-term monitoring and ethical considerations are essential for optimizing outcomes and ensuring safety in this vulnerable population.
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spelling doaj-art-bea0fdac5c874afd9bf91740015ee5b82025-08-20T02:40:07ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-07-014310.12775/QS.2025.43.61365A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young AdultsNatalia Katarzyna Wagner-Bieleń0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4898-2339Martyna Zwierzchowska1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0723-8404Agata Antoniak2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9909-0834Anna Maria Jocz3https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4541-8429Anna Centkowska4https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3560-0259Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz5https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9733-7456Aleksandra Maria Żyta6https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1247-3056Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska7https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9450-5115Maria Anna Żmijewska8https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7122-8410Jakub Ziółkowski9https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0027-4315Military Institute of Medicine - National Research InstituteIndependent Public Clinical Hospital of Prof. W. Orlowski CMKPPraski Hospital of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Specialist Provincial Hospital in CiechanówWolski Hospital of Dr. Anna GostyńskaIndependent Public Health Care Complex - Hospital in IłżaIndependent Public Clinical Hospital of Prof. W. Orlowski CMKPThe Infant Jesus Teaching HospitalFaculty of Medicine, Medical University of WarsawIndependent Public Clinical Hospital of Prof. W. Orlowski CMKPIntroduction and Purpose: The global rise in adolescent obesity presents a critical public health challenge. Bariatric surgery has emerged as a treatment option for adolescents with severe obesity, especially when conservative interventions fail. This section outlines the rationale for evaluating bariatric surgery outcomes in young patients. A Brief Description of the State of Knowledge: Studies show that bariatric surgery in adolescents leads to significant and sustained weight loss, resolution of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and improvements in quality of life. However, concerns remain about nutritional deficiencies, bone health, and psychological outcomes, highlighting the importance of careful patient selection and multidisciplinary follow-up. Conclusions: Bariatric surgery can be an effective intervention for adolescents with severe obesity, providing numerous health benefits when other treatments are unsuccessful. Long-term monitoring and ethical considerations are essential for optimizing outcomes and ensuring safety in this vulnerable population. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61365Bariatric surgeryObesityadolescent obesity
spellingShingle Natalia Katarzyna Wagner-Bieleń
Martyna Zwierzchowska
Agata Antoniak
Anna Maria Jocz
Anna Centkowska
Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz
Aleksandra Maria Żyta
Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska
Maria Anna Żmijewska
Jakub Ziółkowski
A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults
Quality in Sport
Bariatric surgery
Obesity
adolescent obesity
title A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults
title_full A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults
title_fullStr A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults
title_full_unstemmed A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults
title_short A Literature Review: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents and Young Adults
title_sort literature review effects of bariatric surgery on adolescents and young adults
topic Bariatric surgery
Obesity
adolescent obesity
url https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61365
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