Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Approximately 20% of bariatric surgery candidates are excluded for reasons of mental health. All bariatric patients undergo a pre-operative assessment of suitability, including a mental health assessment. There are no NICE guidelines as to what level of mental illness is considered an exclusion; it is generally regarded that ‘unstable mental health’ is a contraindication to surgery. The main reason is concern regarding adherence to essential lifestyle cha...