Effect of binge eating disorder on the outcomes of laparoscopic gastric bypass in the treatment of morbid obesity.

Introduction: Previous studies about the effect of binge eating disorder (BED) on the outcomes of laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGBP) are controversial. These studies have not compared patients with and without BED according to the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS), which takes into account weight loss, correction of comorbidities, improvement in quality of life and complications.

Objectives: To assess whether BED predicts worse outcomes after LGBP, according to BAROS parameters.