Ma R, Jiang PQ, Liu SY, Yang DQ, Jiao Y. Obesity-Surgery is not the end. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(12): 3643-3646 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i12.3643]
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Yan Jiao, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2024; 16(12): 3643-3646 Published online Dec 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i12.3643
Obesity-Surgery is not the end
Rui Ma, Pei-Qiang Jiang, Song-Yang Liu, Ding-Quan Yang, Yan Jiao
Rui Ma, Pei-Qiang Jiang, Song-Yang Liu, Yan Jiao, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Ding-Quan Yang, Department of Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Jiao Y designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Ma R, Jiang PQ and Yang DQ contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript; Liu SY and Jiao Y reviewed the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yan Jiao, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, No. 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. lagelangri1@126.com
Received: April 9, 2024 Revised: September 3, 2024 Accepted: September 9, 2024 Published online: December 27, 2024 Processing time: 231 Days and 19.3 Hours
Abstract
In this editorial we comment on the article published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. It investigates the potential mechanism of alcohol use disorder (AUD) following weight loss and its future prospects. We are particularly interested in this issue. According to existing research, the occurrence of AUD is closely linked to social factors, and the prevalence of AUD varies across different regions. However, there are limited studies on bariatric surgery and postoperative AUD in the Asian population, leaving ample room for further research in this area. Additionally, we believe that postoperative follow-up and dietary management are crucial. A multi-system integrated approach to management is the future direction for treating obesity.
Core Tip: Patients with moderate-to-severe obesity can achieve durable weight loss and relief of related complications through surgery. However, the potential for various post-surgical complications cannot be overlooked. Postoperative follow-up, diet management and psychological counseling are critical to the treatment of obesity. Currently, there is a paucity of research on bariatric surgery within the Asian population, leaving ample room for further investigation in this area.
