AUG 18, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Metabolic and bariatric surgery in adults with obesity and diabetes mellitus: a network meta-analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
A rigorous network meta-analysis of 18 studies (13 RCTs, 5 cohort studies) with 15,282 participants using GRADE certainty assessment, showing consistent but imprecise evidence that RYGB, OAGB, and SG improve weight loss, waist circumference, and glycaemic control versus lifestyle/medical treatment in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Reported
Sample size15282
RCTs included13
Cohort studies included5