14 Aug 2024 • In adults who underwent bariatric surgery at age 60 or older, the benefits of the procedure in reducing obesity-related cancer and cardiovascular disease were not as pronounced as compared to younger individuals.

In older patients, bariatric surgery did significantly reduce the risk of obesity-related cancer or cardiovascular disease compared to nonoperative treatments.

However, gastric bypass surgery showed some benefit, reducing the risk of obesity-related cancer and cardiovascular events compared to nonoperative treatments.

These findings suggest that while bariatric surgery may offer limited preventative benefits for older individuals, gastric bypass could still provide advantages.

Source: JAMA | Read full story