Bariatric surgery for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Indications and post-operative management
Anja Geerts, Sander Lefere
Abstract
The prevalence of obesity and metabolic consequences such as nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) has become a crucial health problem. Lifestyle modifications, especially weight loss, effectively reduces liver injury in NAFLD patients. However, adherence to lifestyle changes is very low in the clinical setting. Bariatric surgery can improve metabolic components and cause long-term weight loss. Therefore, bariatric surgery could serve as an attractive treatment option for NAFLD patients. This review integrates data about the benefits of bariatric surgery on NAFLD but also describes the potential pitfalls.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseWeight lossFatty liverObesityDiseaseSurgeryMetabolic syndromeIntensive care medicineInternal medicineLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentBariatric Surgery and OutcomesDiet and metabolism studies