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Psychiatric Complications After Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review
1Department of Psychiatry, Adana Dr. Ekrem Tok Mental Health and Diseases Hospital, Adana, Türkiye.
The Eurasian Journal of Medicine
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Bariatric surgery (BS) can lead to psychiatric issues like depression and anxiety post-operation. Multidisciplinary care and monitoring are crucial for managing these complications and ensuring successful BS outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Psychiatry
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Bariatric surgery (BS) is effective for obesity but poses psychiatric risks.
- Postoperative psychiatric complications require careful management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review psychiatric complications following bariatric surgery.
- To evaluate underlying mechanisms and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar (2010-2025).
- Narrative review of identified studies.
Main Results:
- Common complications include depression, anxiety, eating, psychotic, and substance use disorders.
- Neurobiological, psychosocial, and pharmacokinetic factors influence outcomes.
- Special populations and contraindications were identified.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary assessment is vital for optimizing psychiatric outcomes.
- Long-term psychiatric monitoring is essential for sustained BS success.
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