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Psychosocial considerations in gastric stapling surgery.

P Chandarana1, R Holliday, P Conlon

  • 1Victoria Hospital, London, Canada.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Gastric stapling offers significant psychological benefits for individuals with morbid obesity, improving anxiety and overall well-being, though it is not a complete solution.

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Area of Science:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Psychological Health
  • Obesity Management

Background:

  • Morbid obesity presents significant psychological challenges.
  • Pre-operative psychological status is crucial for bariatric surgery outcomes.
  • Family history and anxiety are common in obese populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychological impact of gastric stapling in morbidly obese patients.
  • To compare psychological profiles of patients before and after gastric stapling.
  • To assess the effectiveness of gastric stapling as a treatment for morbid obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized four psychological self-report questionnaires.
  • Included Eating Disorder Inventory, Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, and Locus of Control.
  • Compared 31 patients awaiting surgery with 31 post-surgery patients.

Main Results:

  • Patients reported pathological anxiety levels.
  • A strong family history of obesity was noted.
  • Gastric stapling demonstrated significant psychological benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Gastric stapling provides considerable advantages for morbidly obese individuals.
  • Psychological improvements suggest bariatric surgery is beneficial.
  • Further research may explore long-term psychological effects.

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