Objective:To analyze quality of life (QoL), percentage of excess weight loss (EWL), and resolution of comorbidity using the modified BAROS (Bariatric-Analysis-and-Reporting-Outcome-System) questionnaire.Method: We used the Moorehead-Ardelt II (M-A II) QoL-questionnaire within the modified BAROS in its Spanish-validated version.This was a single-center ambispec-tive study.Results: The analysis included 115 patients with a mean follow-up of 7 years post-surgery (SD, 2.11).48 underwent sleevegastrectomy (SG), 67 Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass (RYGB), both laparoscopic.The mean age was 47.65 years (IQR: 27-63) (p < 0.975).The average body mass index reduction was 33 kg/m 2 (SD, 6.34).Weight loss: SG 98 kg, RYGB 83 kg (p < 0.0001).EWL: SG 22.25% vs RYGB 30.94% (p = 0.0001).Comorbidity resolution: 49% (p = 0.033), SG 60% vs RYGB 40% (p = 0.033).Postoperative complications: 3% (SG 2% vs RYGB 1%).The mean BAROS score was 5.7 points (SD, 2.71), SG 4.7 vs RYGB 6.4 (p = 0.002).Excellent or very good outcomes were observed in 70%, with failure rates below 8%.In terms of QoL (M-A II), the area rated as "very good" was work activity (95.45%), while "very poor" was sexual-relationships (18.4%).Conclusions: Both SG and RYGB show favorable medium-to long-term outcomes in terms of weight loss, comorbidity resolution, and improved quality of life.
Maiocchi-Segredo et al. (Fri,) studied this question.