Patient expectations of bariatric surgery are gender specific – a prospective, multicenter cohort study

Background: The impact of bariatric surgery on weight loss and improvement of comorbidities is no longer doubted. However, little attention has been given to the treatment goals from the patient's point of view (patient expectations). The goal of this study was to examine patients' expectations of bariatric surgery and identify gender differences. Material and methods: Bariatric patients were asked to complete a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square, Pearson correlation coefficient and Wilcoxon rank sum test. Results: Overall, 248 patients participated in this study (69.4% females).…