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ReviewObesity surgery2025

The Implications of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery on Psychosocial and Relational Health: A Narrative Review.

Tommaso Dionisi, Vittorio De Vita, Giovanna Di Sario, Lorenzo De Mori, Antonio Gasbarrini, Giovanni Gasbarrini, Giovanni Addolorato

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Tommaso DionisiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Internal Medicine Unit, Columbus-Gemelli Hospital, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy. tommaso.dionisi01@icatt.it.
Vittorio De VitaDepartment of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Giovanna Di SarioDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Internal Medicine Unit, Columbus-Gemelli Hospital, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Lorenzo De MoriUnit of Addiction Treatment, ASL Roma 4, Local Health Authority, Bracciano, Rome, Italy.
Antonio GasbarriniDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, CEMAD - Digestive System Disease Center, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni GasbarriniDepartment of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni AddoloratoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Internal Medicine Unit, Columbus-Gemelli Hospital, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

Obesity is a globally prevalent condition associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. Metabolic and bariatric surgery offers a definitive treatment for class III (BMI > 40) obesity, achieving substantial, enduring weight loss and improving metabolic health. Despite extensive research on the physical benefits, comparatively fewer reviews investigate the psychosocial and relational changes accompanying these procedures. This narrative review examines how such procedures affect partner relationship quality, sexual function, and broader social integration, aiming to synthesise current findings on key factors like self-esteem, body image, and family support in the recovery process. It further discusses how strong social networks can bolster long-term weight management and psychological outcomes. By viewing these multifaceted changes through a holistic, family-centred lens, the review highlights the interdependence of emotional, familial, and community support systems in optimizing postoperative results and sustaining improvements in quality of life.

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Bariatric SurgeryInterpersonal RelationsObesity, MorbidQuality of LifeBody ImageFamilyHumansPostoperative PeriodSelf ConceptSexual HealthSocial IntegrationSocial SupportTreatment OutcomeWeight LossCommunity supportFamily supportMBSObesityQuality of lifeSocial networkingWeight loss

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PMID40913139
PMCPMC12540519

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