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ArticleObesity surgery2026

Outcomes of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Southern Louisiana.

Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Laura M Boyer, Katie E Queen, Amanda E Staiano, Kimberly L Drews, Vance L Albaugh, Peter T Katzmarzyk, Philip R Schauer

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Zubaidah Nor HanipahMetamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA. Zubaidah.Norhanipah@pbrc.edu.
Laura M BoyerMetamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA.
Katie E QueenFMOL Heath Our Lady of the Lake Children's Heath -Weight and Nutrition Center, Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, Baton Rouge, USA.
Amanda E StaianoPennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA.
Kimberly L DrewsPennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA.
Vance L AlbaughMetamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA.
Peter T KatzmarzykPennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA.
Philip R SchauerMetamor Institute, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, USA. Philip.Schauer@pbrc.edu.

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Abstract

backgroundObesity is rising among adolescents and young adults, leading to serious co-morbidities. Bariatric surgery is recommended for carefully selected patients to improve health and quality of life. This study reviews outcomes in adolescents and young adults who underwent bariatric surgery at an accredited center in Louisiana.

methodsPatients aged 10 to 25 years who underwent bariatric surgery between January 2020 and March 2025 were retrospectively studied.

resultsA total of 76 patients were identified, 80% female, with a mean age of 22.6 ± 2.7 years, weight of 136.8 ± 26.3 kg, and body mass index (BMI) of 49.4 ± 7.6 kg/m

conclusionAmong adolescents and young adults from Southern Louisiana with available follow‑up data, bariatric surgery was associated with favorable short‑ to mid‑term safety outcomes and improvements in weight and obesity‑related comorbidities.

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Bariatric SurgeryObesity, MorbidAdolescentAdultChildComorbidityFemaleHumansLouisianaMalePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWeight LossYoung AdultAdolescentBariatric surgeryComplicationsMortalityType 2 diabetesYouth

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PMCPMC13429526

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