Editorial: Is Bariatric Surgery Safe in Cirrhotics?

Obesity is associated with an increase in mortality and primary graft nonfunction after liver transplantation (LT). Weight loss is recommended for obese patients in need of LT. Diet, exercise, or medications are rarely successful. Conversely, bariatric surgery can allow patients to achieve significant and sustained weight loss, leading to improvement of obesity-associated comorbidities such as hyperlipidemia and diabetes.