Abstract:

Objective To assess the efficiency of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy（LSG）on weight loss and quality of life（QOL）in obese patients. Methods The clinical data and post⁃operative 6⁃ and 12⁃month follow⁃ up materials of 91 obese patients who underwent LSG in our hospital were collected retrospectively. The SF ⁃ 36 questionnaire including physical and psychological aspects of life were used to determine post ⁃operative improve⁃ ment of QOL. One ⁃way ANOVA was applied to compare the differences between groups and Tukey′s method was used for multiple comparison test. Results Body weight，abdominal，waist，and hip circumference and body mass index（BMI）were all decreased after operation. Body weight 12 months after operation and BMI 6 and 12 months after operation were significantly decreased while the percent of excess weight loss（%EWL）was（63.06± 22.99）% and（77.66±23.63）% respectively 6，and 12 months after operation. The score of physical functioning， role physical，bodily pain，general health，vitality，and social functioning was markedly elevated 6，and 12 months after operation. The total physical and psychological condition were improved after LSG. Conclusion Ex⁃ cellent short⁃term weight loss and improved QOL are observed after LSG in obese patients.

Key words:

obesity, sleeve gastrectomy, weight loss, quality of life