Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Cancer Risk: Evidence from Meta-analysis

Weight loss after bariatric surgery yields important health benefits. A multitude of observational studies have investigated the association of bariatric surgery for severe obesity with the risk of cancer. However, the results were debatable. The aim of the present study was to estimate the effect of bariatric surgery on overall cancer risk. A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies evaluating the association of bariatric...