Weight loss, adverse events, and loss to follow-up after gastric bypass in young versus older adults: A Scandinavian Obesity Surgery Registry study

While young adults displayed at least equal weight loss as older adults, rates of adverse events were approximately doubled, and loss to follow-up rates were higher. Future studies on the significance of and the etiology behind the higher incidence of serious adverse events are needed. Intensified clinical contact post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass should have the potential to further improve outcomes in young adults.