**3. Conclusion**

Bariatric surgery is a cost-effective, durable and safe option for managing severe obesity. It confers significant and lasting weight loss. Moreover, the benefit of bariatric surgery extends beyond weight loss. Most obesity-related comorbidities improve after bariatric surgery; remission of T2DM is noteworthy. The indications of bariatric surgery are widening. Some centers advocate bariatric surgery in cases with milder obesity and comorbidities, especially metabolic syndrome. For the long-term success of bariatric surgery, it is essential to couple it with lifestyle changes. Studies

*Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.105734*

have raised concerns about the worsening of mental health problems. It needs close monitoring of high-risk patients and further research.
