Long-term study retention of adolescents undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery: lessons learned from the Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery cohort

Key Points

• Retention rates for adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery show variability over long-term follow-up.
• The study highlights the importance of longitudinal assessment in understanding patient engagement.
• Evaluation of the Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery cohort provides insights on factors affecting retention.
• Findings suggest that tailored support interventions may improve long-term engagement for adolescents.