Multidisciplinary combined treatment based on bariatric surgery for metabolic syndrome: a review article.

As a chronic, multifactorial disease, obesity is associated with a global social and economic burden. This condition significantly affects normal daily life and healthy social interactions, and shortens the life expectancy of patients. Compared with traditional weight-loss methods, the emergence of bariatric surgery has effectively improved the management of obesity.

Effects of probiotics in patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Probiotics are commonly used after bariatric surgery. However, uncertainty remains regarding their effects. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the effect of probiotics in patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery.