Bariatric Surgery and Cancer Risk Reduction: A Meta-Analysis

This presentation examines Wilson et al. (2023), focusing on the effects of bariatric surgery in reducing cancer risk, emphasizing obesity's association with cancer and metabolic syndromes. Utilizing a PRISMA framework, the study selected data from major databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus) on adult surgical outcomes. Findings reveal significant reductions in obesity-related cancer risks, including breast cancer, with no impact on non-obesity-related cancers. The analysis highlights...