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World J Exp Med. Sep 20, 2022; 12(5): 92-99
Published online Sep 20, 2022. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v12.i5.92
Bariatric surgery outcomes following organ transplantation: A review study
Milad Kheirvari, Hamidreza Goudarzi, Mahsa Hemmatizadeh, Taha Anbara
Milad Kheirvari, Microbiology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 14758-94433, Iran
Hamidreza Goudarzi, Mahsa Hemmatizadeh, Taha Anbara, Department of Surgery, Erfan Niayesh Hospital, Tehran 14758-94433, Iran
Author contributions: Kheirvari M contributed to conception and design; Anbara T provided administrative support; Goudarzi H was responsible for collection and assembly of the data; Goudarzi H and Hemmatizadeh M analyzed the data and polished the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Taha Anbara, FRCS, Academic Fellow, Department of Surgery, Erfan Niayesh Hospital, No. 17 Bahar Intersection, Imam Hossein St., Tehran 14758-94433, Iran. drtahaanbara@dranbara.com
Received: May 26, 2022
Peer-review started: May 26, 2022
First decision: June 27, 2022
Revised: June 29, 2022
Accepted: August 12, 2022
Article in press: August 12, 2022
Published online: September 20, 2022
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Abstract

Weight gain is a frequent postoperative complication following a solid organ transplant which can be solved by bariatric surgery. The outcomes of bariatric surgery among patients with an organ transplant history are always a challengeable subject for surgeons and surgery candidates. In this review article, we aim to investigate the existence literature about the rates of morbidity and mortality, frequent complications in terms of graft function, remission in diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders, hepatic and renal functions, and immunosuppressive stability, as well as the safety of bariatric surgery among patients.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Organ transplantation; Complications

Core Tip: In this minireview article, we try to provide a broad introduction to the impacts of bariatric surgery on organ transplantation outcomes rather than as an exhaustive review. Moreover, this review will focus on major transplantations and type of bariatric surgery among morbidly obese patients. Within the broad categories of organ transplantation, we then conclude with remarks about the outcomes of bariatric surgery among patients with combined organ transplantation. Where possible, the readers are suggested to refer to the numerous comprehensive clinical studies reporting the predictors of adverse outcomes of organ transplantation following bariatric surgery.