Upper gastrointestinal cancer risk following bariatric surgery: meta-analysis

Key Points

• To examine the effect of bariatric surgery on the risk of upper gastrointestinal cancers, including oesophageal, liver, and gallbladder cancers.
• Conducted a meta-analysis of existing studies on bariatric surgery outcomes.
• Evaluated cancer risk associated with different types of bariatric surgical procedures.
• Assessed the impact on weight management and cancer prevention.
• Bariatric surgery is linked to a reduced risk of oesophageal cancer.
• Liver cancer risk decreases following bariatric surgery.
• Gallbladder cancer risk is also lower after bariatric procedures.

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