Surgical criteria
| Criteria for bariatric surgery |
|---|
| BMI ≥40 kg/m2 or BMI ≥35 kg/m2 with significant obesity-related comorbidities |
| Age between 16 and 65 years |
| Acceptable operative risks |
| Documented failure at nonsurgical approaches to long-term weight loss |
| A psychologically stable patient with realistic expectations |
| A well-informed and motivated patient |
| Commitment to prolonged lifestyle changes |
| Supportive family/social environment |
| Commitment to long-term follow-up |
| Resolution of alcohol or substance abuse |
| Absence of active schizophrenia and untreated severe depression |