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ReviewJournal of metabolic and bariatric surgery2025

Early Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Brain Functionality.

Bruna Barros Fernandes, Larissa Espindola da Silva, Stefanny da Silva Willemann, Mariella Reinol Steiner, Mariana Pacheco de Oliveira, Richard Simon Machado, Francisco J Cidral-Filho, Patrick Porter, Daniel Fernandes Martins, Gislaine Tezza Rezin

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Review in Journal of metabolic and bariatric surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Bruna Barros FernandesLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1528-3221
Larissa Espindola da SilvaLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7514-6272
Stefanny da Silva WillemannLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8899-2500
Mariella Reinol SteinerLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1482-3860
Mariana Pacheco de OliveiraLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2046-2101
Richard Simon MachadoLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2329-0501
Francisco J Cidral-FilhoExperimental Neuroscience Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4060-5947
Patrick PorterDepartment of Chief Brain Tap Officer, BrainTap, Quantum University, Honolulu, HI, USA.
Daniel Fernandes MartinsExperimental Neuroscience Laboratory, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0066-6745
Gislaine Tezza RezinLaboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1352-0369

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Abstract

Obesity is a chronic inflammatory disease with an alarming number of cases recorded, becoming a global public health problem. Thus, an increasing number of eligible individuals choose to undergo metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), known for its effective results in weight reduction and improvement of metabolic conditions. Despite reversing the damage to the central nervous system caused by obesity, these procedures also present neuronal complications. Therefore, in this review, we explore the early impact of MBS on the brain of postoperative patients, with effects observed up to 6 months after surgery, covering hormonal changes, reward mechanisms, as well as influence on mood and mental health. Although improvements in mood and quality of life are reported, the early postoperative phases can be marked by emotional vulnerability, nutritional deficiencies, and psychiatric complications. These findings highlight the benefits and risks associated with MBS, underscoring the need for interventions to maintain quality of life in the postoperative period.

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Bariatric surgeryBrainObesity

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